20MHz to 8GHz RF Frequency Converter Module VFC-20-8000-160

Product Description

20MHz to 8GHz RF Frequency Converter Module VFC-20-8000-160

The VFC-20-8000-160 Wideband Frequency Converter Module is a high-performance RF device, specifically designed for precise frequency conversion and efficient signal processing, with a wide frequency range from 20MHz to 8GHz. It is widely used in RF testing, electronic warfare, radar systems, communication equipment, and research fields, particularly in applications that require high signal quality and conversion accuracy. Whether for high-frequency signal reception, frequency conversion, or signal processing in complex systems, this module provides a reliable and efficient solution.

Technical Specifications

1. Receive Frequency Range: 20MHz – 8GHz
2. Tuning Resolution: 10kHz
3. Frequency Switching Time: ≤100μs
4. Frequency Accuracy: ≤0.1ppm (over full temperature range)
5. Phase Noise: ≤-120dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset @ 1GHz
6. Frequency Converter Modes: Normal Mode, Low Distortion Mode, Low Noise Mode
7. Noise Figure: ≤9dB (20MHz – 3.6GHz), ≤11dB (3.6GHz – 8GHz) in Low Noise Mode
8. Link Gain: 45±2dB (Low Noise Mode), 30±2dB (Normal Mode), 10±2dB (Low Distortion Mode)
9. Intermediate Frequency (IF) Frequency: 307.2MHz (Wideband), 300MHz (Narrowband)
10. Intermediate Frequency Bandwidth:
    1. Wideband 1: ≥160MHz
    2. Wideband 2: ≥5MHz
    3. Narrowband 1: ≥0.2MHz
11. Intermediate Frequency Filter Rectangular Coefficient: ≤1.5 (BW-60dB/BW-3dB) in Wideband 1
12. RF Attenuation: 0–30dB (1dB steps)
13. IF Attenuation: 0–30dB (1dB steps)
14. IF Suppression: ≥90dB
15. Image Suppression: ≥90dB
16. Input 2nd Order Intercept Point: ≥65dBm (typical) in Low Distortion Mode
17. Input 3rd Order Intercept Point: ≥25dBm (typical) in Low Distortion Mode
18. Output 1dB Compression Point: ≥15dBm
19. Burnout Power: 30dBm
20. Impedance: 50Ω
21. Internal Spurious Signals: ≤-115dBm (referenced to input, typical)
22. Frequency Fine Tuning: Supported
23. AD Clock Output: Frequency: 409.6MHz, Output Power: 4±2dBm
24. Built-in Reference Clock: Frequency: 100MHz, Automatic switching between internal and external reference clocks
25. External Reference Clock Input: Supports 100MHz or 10MHz
26. Intermediate Frequency Output In-Band Variation: ≤3dB

Initialization State

1. Frequency Conversion Module Tuning Frequency: 500MHz
2. Frequency Conversion Module RF Attenuation: 10dB
3. Frequency Conversion Module Intermediate Frequency Attenuation: 20dB
4. Frequency Conversion Module Operating Mode: Normal Operating Mode
5. Frequency Conversion Module Intermediate Frequency Bandwidth: 160MHz
6. SPI Interface Operating State: Waiting to receive external control data

Other

1. Operating Temperature: -40°C ~ +60°C
2. Storage Temperature: -58°C ~ +85°C
3. Power and Control Interface: J30J-9ZKP
4. Power Supply: DC: 12V (±5%) I ≤ 1.2A
5. RF Interface: SMA-K
6. Dimensions: 120mm × 100mm × 16mm (Tolerance ±0.2mm, excluding connector size)
7. Weight: ≤0.6kg

Low-Frequency Interface Definition(Pin Definition of Connector J30J-9ZKP)

• Pin 1: SCK (Synchronous Clock Signal)
• Pin 2: SDI (Input Data Signal)
• Pin 3: /SS (Input Active Signal)
• Pin 4: SDO (Output Data Signal)
• Pin 5: NC (No Connection)
• Pin 6: +12V Input
• Pin 7: +12V Input
• Pin 8: GND (Ground)
• Pin 9: GND (Ground)