K Band Passive IQ Mixer 27 GHz
The CLT-KA02A-MXR is a connectorised passive IQ mixer for the Ka-Band RF range from 27 to 32 GHz, operating with a 24 GHz local oscillator. Like the KA01A-MXR, it supports both up-converter and down-converter modes, extending the Celtonn mixer family into the Ka-Band uplink spectrum used by high-throughput satellite systems and next-generation GEO and LEO broadband platforms.
Technical Specifications
RF Frequency Range:
27 –32 GHz
LO Frequency:
24 GHz
Conversion Loss:
15 dB
Weight:
2.3 kg
LO-IF Isolation:
18 dB
LO Drive Power:
13 dBm
PAE:
18 - 25 %
Key Features
- Bidirectional up-converter and down-converter operation simplifies system design and reduces unique component count across a payload assembly
- Power added efficiency of 18–25% supports efficient payload architectures where DC power is a mission-critical constraint
- Full coverage of the 27–32 GHz Ka-Band uplink allocation in a single component
Applications
Ideal for:
- Ka-Band up-conversion in HTS satellite transmit chains
- Dual-band payload architectures sharing a common 24 GHz LO
- Down-conversion in Ka-Band ground terminal and payload receivers
- Wideband Ka-Band frequency conversion for LEO broadband constellations