Next-Gen Telecom Networks
RF Infrastructure for Satellite Ground Terminals
A ground terminal is where the satellite link meets the terrestrial network. From a rooftop VSAT to a gateway earth station, the RF chain between the antenna, the block converters and the modem runs on interfaces that have to stay stable through weather, wind and years of unattended service.
Ka-Band
Ku-Band
VSAT
Gateway
2.92mm
26–40 GHz
Ka-Band
DC–50 GHz
Coverage
IP67
Ingress Rating
Design Notes
The Ground Terminal Signal Chain
Five points where the interconnect decides whether a terminal meets its link budget.
01
Feed to LNB
The lowest-noise part of the whole chain. Loss here is added directly to the system noise temperature, so it is the one place where a fraction of a decibel genuinely matters.
02
BUC Interface
On the transmit side the block up-converter runs at power. The interface has to handle it without generating intermodulation back into the receive band.
03
IF Run to the Modem
Often a long cable run indoors. Loss, screening and phase stability over that run set how much equalisation the modem has to do.
04
Outdoor Exposure
Antenna-mounted electronics sit in the weather with no enclosure to hide behind. Sealed interfaces and correct drip-looping are what keep water out of the chain.
05
Pointing Stability
Cable stiffness pulls on a small antenna. Flexible, correctly dressed assemblies keep the dish where it was aimed.
Reference Data
Typical Terminal Requirements
Exact figures follow the band plan and the terminal class. These are representative.
| Parameter | Typical Requirement | Relevant Series | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ku-band | 10.7–14.5 GHz | SMA, 2.92mm | Consumer and enterprise VSAT |
| Ka-band | 17.7–30 GHz | 2.92mm, 2.4mm | High-throughput terminals |
| Insertion loss | As low as achievable | Low-loss assemblies | Adds to system noise temperature |
| Phase stability | ±3 ppm/°C typical | Phase-stable series | Matters on tracking terminals |
| Ingress protection | IP67 mated | Outdoor series | Antenna-mounted electronics |
| Temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C | All outdoor series | Unattended year-round service |
Our Role
What We Supply for Ground Terminals
01
Ka- and Ku-Band Interfaces
2.92mm and 2.4mm precision connectors that hold their match across the full Ka allocation, not just at the band centre.
02
Assemblies Made to the Run
IF and RF runs built to your actual lengths with the right jacket for the installation, so nothing is coiled behind the antenna.
03
Documented and Traceable
Measured data and material certificates with every assembly, which is what gateway operators ask for at acceptance.
Selected Products
Interfaces for Ground Terminals
Typical starting points across VSAT and gateway builds. Tell us the band and the run and we will quote it.
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2.4mm Female 4-Hole Flange Mount RF Connector – Field Replaceable, 8.64mm Hole Spacing, 0.23mm Pin Diameter
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2.4mm Male to 2.4mm Male System Interconnect Low-Loss RF Cable Assembly – Use CFT360H Coax
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2.92mm Female 4-Hole Flange Mount RF Connector – Field Replaceable, 8.64mm Hole Spacing, 0.23mm Pin Diameter
$23.00 Add to cartQuick View -
2.92mm Female to 2.92mm Female RF Adapter
$22.00 Add to cartQuick View
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Send us the band plan, the run lengths and the equipment, and our engineers will propose the interconnect.