Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable

COFDM – Video, Audio Telemetry and IP Products

July 2012 Data Sheet

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Cobham Down Converters

All Cobham receivers operating at frequencies above 850MHz require a down converter. Cobham Barrel down converters
sit in line between the antenna and the receiver, and draw power remotely from the receiver. Down converters are
supplied in selectable high/low gain or fixed high and low gain variants and this dictates how much cable they can drive
(typically 10-15m for the low gain and 50-100m for high gain. For precise cable run length calculations contact Cobham.
Cobham down converters offer excellent low noise performance, and are designed for permanent outdoor deployment, a
variety of mounting kits are available. A separate data sheet is available on request for those users requiring detailed
information regarding, noise performance, gain or LO frequencies.

Down Converter Barrel

The Cobham standard barrel down-converter is designed for permanent outdoor
installations on the base of the receive antenna. The down-converter will
successfully drive 10m of cable with down-converted UHF signal with no loss of
performance.

Product Code:
DCB-550600 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCB-450500 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCB-300350 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCB-250300 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCB-200250 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCB-150200 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCB-100150 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
Down Converter Barrel High Gain
The Cobham fixed non selectable high gain barrel down-converter is designed
for permanent outdoor installations on the base of the receive antenna. The
down-converter will successfully drive 50-100m of cable with down-converted
UHF signal with no loss of performance. If switchable performance is required
please refer to the DCBGS below.

Product Code:
DCBX-200250 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia
DCBX-100150 Weight 0.2Kg, Size 85mm x 45mm Dia

Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable

The Cobham selectable barrel down converter has optimum
performance in all situations. It is easy to mount with magnetic, cable-
tie and screw-hole fixings for maximum flexibility. This down converter
has excellent adjacent channel rejection capabilities. LED indicator for
power on/off and gain high/low. Powered from receiver via co-axial
cable (BNC/TNC). It connects to receiver via standard 75Ω cable.
Available in two variants; N Type to BNC (Broadcast) and TNC to TNC
(Surveillance).

* Full specification and product codes below

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 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable
COFDM – Video, Audio Telemetry and IP Products
July 2012 Data Sheet

Specification:
Cable Lengths (between Down-converter and Receiver)
The maximum length of cable depends on the RX frequency, as this dictates
Input
the down-converted UHF frequency which the cable has to carry. The
RF Input from Antenna 50 Ohm N Type to BNC, or TNC to TNC theoretical cable lengths in the chart below show best and worst case,
dependant on the frequency used:
Output
UHF Output to Receiver 75 Ohm (150~850MHz) BNC/TNC Cable Max Distance (typical)
RG59 48-82m
RF RG6 82-133m
Frequency Bands 1.67 to 7.50GHz LMR400-75 127-233m
Max. RF Input Power 35mW (+15dBm) No damage. LDF4-75 227-387m
Max. RF Input Power(P1dB) 100uW (-10dBm) Normal operation.

Noise Figure (applies to all)

DCBGS- XXXXXX 3.5dB Product Code:
DCBGSB- XXXXXX 3.5dB Down converter Barrel Gain Selectable (TNC to TNC)
DCEGBSB- XXXXXX 3.5dB
DCBGS-100150 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 1.00-1.50GHz
Gain DCBGS-167203 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 1.670-2.025GHz
DCB/DCBX Typ. 10dB Low gain, 25dB High gain DCBGS-203255 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 2.025-2.550GHz
Gain selectable (DCBGS...) Typ. 10dB Low gain, 30dB High gain DCBGS-440500 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 4.40 - 5.00GHz

RF LO Down converter Barrel Gain Selectable Broadcast (N Type to BNC)

DCBGS-100150 1800MHz, High side LO
DCBGS-167203 2350MHz, High side LO DCBGSB-167203 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 1.670-2.025GHz
DCBGS-203255 1720MHz, Low side LO DCBGSB-203255 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 2.025-2.550GHz
DCBGS-440500 4150MHz, Low side LO DCBGSB-440500 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 4.40 - 5.00GHz
DCBGSB-167203 2350MHz, High side LO DCBGSB-550600 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 5.50 - 6.00GHz*
DCBGSB-203255 1720MHz, Low side LO DCBGSB-640700 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 6.40 - 7.00GHz
DCBGSB-440500 4150MHz, Low side LO DCBGSB-700750 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 7.00 - 7.50GHz
DCBGSB-550600 *
DCBGSB-640700 6150MHz, Low side LO Down converter Extended Barrel Gain Selectable Broadcast (N Type
to BNC)
DCBGSB-700750 6650MHz, Low side LO
DCEBGSB-198270 1850MHz, Low side LO
DCEBGSB-198270 Down Converter Barrel Gain Selectable 1.98-2.705GHz

Physical
Dimension 105 mm, 48 mm
Other Bands are available –Please contact Cobham for more information.
Weight Base Unit 225g
In development.
Accessory Options
Power
BARRF1 Low Loss Cable 1m
DC Power Input DC from Receiver 6V nominal. 14.5V
Max. CABRF3 Low Loss Cable 3m
Power Consumption 2.2 to 3W depending on gain mode CABRF10 Low Loss Cable 10m
CABRFBNC10 Low Loss Cable BNC 10m
Controls/Indicators
Gain Switch (Std/High) Rotary 4 position switching mechanism
in base
1. Std Gain, LED OFF
2. Std Gain LED ON
3. High Gain LED OFF
4. High Gain LED ON
Standard Gain Indication Green LED in base
High Gain Indication Red LED in base
For further information please contact:
Cable Loss (between Down-converter and Receiver) Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance
Standard setting up to 4dB The Cobham Centre – Solent, Fusion 2
High setting up to 14dB 1100 Parkway
Products are available to security users only, in licensed frequency bands. Solent Business Park
These products are not approved for use by unlicensed users. Whiteley
Environment
Commercial products are available to unlicensed users - contact Cobham Hampshire, PO15 7AB
Temperature Range -10 to +50 deg C
Tactical Communications and Surveillance direct for details. England
All product specifications are subject to change without notice. Cobham
Tactical Communications and Surveillance will not be liable for technical or T: +44 (0)1489 566 750
editorial errors or omissions. F: +44 (0)1489 880 538
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