Racal 90946 Inmarsat Downconverter

Racal 90946 Inmarsat Downconverter
Racal Survey Limited
Inmarsat Downconverter
Type 90946
85-264 Volts Ac
Freq: 1480-1460
England
Weight : 2.710 Kg
Ref No : 66422

What is a Downconverter?

A downconverter is a device that converts high frequency signals into lower frequency signals. Satellite systems operate at very high frequencies, which often stand in the GHz range; many communication systems, including ground equipment, operate much more effectively at lower frequencies. For these reasons, it is common to use a downconverter to translate the high frequency signals from the satellite to a lower frequency suitable for reception by ground-based receivers.

Specifically, Inmarsat satellites function within the L-band frequency range of 1-2 GHz, and downconverter facilitates the processing of these signals to take a more acceptable shape towards devices.

The Racal 90946 Inmarsat Downconverter is a hardware device that takes signals received from Inmarsat satellites and down converts the same. Due to its reliability, precision, and efficiency in the application of satellite communication, the product has gained immense popularity and well recognition.

Principal Functions

Frequency Conversion: Racal 90946 converts high-frequency signals coming from the Inmarsat satellites to a lower IF value and therefore is compatible with the circuitry of the receiver.
Signal Stabilization: This device allows transmitting stable signals that are not dependent on fluctuations in the signal strength or environmental interference.
High Sensitivity: It has the design to capture very weak satellite signals to produce clear continuous communications even at remote locations or in adverse weather conditions.
Interference Rejection: The downconverter efficiently eliminates unwanted noise and interference, thus maintaining the integrity of the original signal.

Technical Features of the Racal 90946

The Racal 90946 Inmarsat Downconverter is designed for performance in the demanding satellite communication environment. Some of its technical features include:

Wide Frequency Range: The downconverter will accept a relatively wide range of frequencies. It will support many of the satellite communication systems, including the Inmarsat network. It is designed to convert the L-band signals in the vicinity of 1.5 GHz into intermediate frequencies, much easier for other parts of your system to process.

Low Noise Figure: Noise is one of the major challenges in satellite communication. It severely worsens the clarity and quality of signals received. Racal 90946 boasts a rather low noise figure that theoretically introduces minimal amounts of additional noise during the conversion process. This means that signals are left as clean and clear as possible, thus enabling a complete guarantee of high quality.

High Stability and Accuracy: In satellite communications, even the least small frequency shifts may pose the greatest problems. The Racal 90946 was designed with excellent frequency stability, so its down converted signals will remain sharp and aligned with the intended frequencies.

Compact Design: Satellites are used in places where space is an issue, such as aboard a ship or a remote ground station. Racal 90946 is compact in design and can be fitted into any system without much consumption of space.

Durability: The downconverter is designed to be robust to harsh environments including marine and aerospace conditions. It can operate in a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels and thus is ideal for use in demanding environments.

Applications of the Racal 90946 Inmarsat Downconverter

The Racal 90946 Inmarsat Downconverter is applied in a variety of industries and applications, all of them dependent on satellite communication. Among the most common applications, the following have emerged:

Maritime Communications: Inmarsat satellites are widely employed in the maritime arena to cater for tasks as diverse as navigation to safety communications. Racal 90946 has a significant role to play in this regard, since it allows such ships and offshore installations to indeed transmit and receive communications successfully with shore facilities.

Aviation Communications: Airlines and aviation companies rely on Inmarsat to monitor, obtain weather data, and receive air traffic control communication. It is the critical work of the Racal 90946 downconverter converting such high frequency signals from satellites to usable data into aviation systems.

Emergency and Disaster Response: The only means of communication when natural calamities take place or if the location is remote, becomes the satellite communication. The Racal 90946 downconverter can definitely help the rescue teams be in touch with headquarters by any kinds of challenging conditions.

Whether for discovering oil in remote locations, conducting scientific research in the polar regions, or simply tracking wildlife in the wild, satellite communication is the backbone of it all. The Racal 90946 downconverter makes it possible for teams operating in such distant locations to reach out.

Why Racal 90946?

There are quite a number of downconverters out in the market, but there is good reason why Racal 90946 makes it to our list of essentials.

Proven Reliability: Racal is a name well-known for decades in the communications technology business and has a long history of quality and reliable equipment. This 90946, is certainly no exception in terms of delivering consistent performance over long periods of use.

Versatility: The downconverter may be applied to everything that needs it, from maritime applications to avionics and more. It will operate with almost all available frequencies in the medium of necessity, making it a first choice for any satellite communications professional.

Ease of integration: The small and compact design of the Racal 90946 facilitates easy integration into any system. The downconverter befits both an existing system upgrading procedure and new installation perfectly in the overall general setup.

High performance: The low noise figure, high stability, and excellent sensitivity ensure top-notch performance from the Racal 90946, thus guaranteeing unscrambled and reliable communication even under stringent conditions.