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Rafael Micro is the world’s only company offering Ku-band RF Downconverter IC’s for all LNB configurations: Single, Twin, Quad, Quattro and Wide Band. No other company can provide this range of products!

Satellite TV Signal: Reception

Part NoKu-band LNB RF DownconverterControlInput Range (GHz)LO (GHz)Vcc (V)
RT320MTwin Universal13 / 18VDC 0Hz / 22KHz10.70 ~ 12.759.75 / 10.605.0
RT322MTwin13 / 18VDC11.70 ~ 12.7510.755.0
RT340MQuad Universal13 / 18VDC 0Hz / 22KHz10.70 ~ 12.759.75 / 10.605.0
RT342MQuad13 / 18VDC11.70 ~ 12.7510.755.0
RT346MQuattro Universal—10.70 ~ 12.759.75 / 10.603.3
RT348MQuattro Universal—10.70 ~ 12.759.75 / 10.605.0
RT360SWideband with Single-ended Output—10.70 ~ 12.7510.40 / 10.41 / 11.20 / 11.253.3
RT360DWideband with Differential Output—10.70 ~ 12.7510.40 / 10.41 / 11.20 / 11.253.3

Satellite TV Signal: Multi-switch Distribution

Solid-state RF switches with various matrix configurations and control signal inputs for creating RF signal distribution equipment. RT480 has integrated amplifiers to compensate for RF signal losses in a system installation.

Part NoRF Switch MatrixControlInput Range (GHz)Loss/Gain (dB)Vcc (V)
RT4522×2 Switch IC13 / 18VDC0.95 ~ 2.15-7.53.3
RT457 / RT457B4×2 Switch IC13 / 18VDC 0Hz / 22KHz0.95 ~ 2.15-7.53.3
RT4804×4 Switch IC13 / 18VDC 0Hz / 22KHz0.95 ~ 2.15+155.0

Satellite TV Signal: aCSS Distribution

Analog Channel Stacking System (aCSS) is for distributing satellite signals from a single dish to multiple TV’s/STB’s using just a single cable by connecting them serially. It is documented in 2 international standards: EN50494, EN50607.

Part NoChannel Stacking System (CSS)ApplicationInput Range (GHz)Output Range (GHz)Vcc (V)
RT7504 inputs → 4 UsersMulti-switch0.25 ~ 2.350.95 ~ 2.153.3