RF TELEMETRY TRACKING RECEIVERS & DOWN CONVERTERS RANGE
LS-25-D
The Lumistar PCI single channel multi band down converter (ISA and VME legacy versions available, consult factory). It comes with one, two, or three frequency bands. It also supports PCM data rates up to 20 Mbps. Additionally, it also includes a linear 70 MHz IF output, an AGC controlled 70 MHz IF output and filtered AM / linear AGC outputs. As a result, its design offers either 4 or 12 IF bandwidths.
LS-26-B
Ruggedized airborne single channel single band receiver with optional bit synchronizer for over the horizon relaying of telemetry data
LS-27-D
This is a two channel quad band PCI down converter. It uses the the same advanced technology as in the industry leading LS-25 PCI Receiver. This unit turns one or two independent channels of up to four RF frequency bands down to a 70 MHz IF output. it is often used in conjunction with the Lumistar LS-35 Series Digital IF Receiver/Combiner. This combination provides one or two independent telemetry receivers, or a dual diversity combining receiver, with up to two multi mode demodulators and bit synchronizers in a two slot PCI interface.
LS-27-B
This is a Modular Dual Channel Tri-Band Tracking and Data Receiver. This unit supports one or two independent channels of PCM with data rates up to 20 Mbps. It also includes both an optional FM demodulated output for PCM data and standard programmable AM/linear AGC outputs for auto tracking receivers. Its design also offers 8 IF Bandwidths and 8 Video Filters per channel for each receiver.
LS-25-D2
The Lumistar LS-25-D2 is the next generation tri-band, single-slot, full-length PCI down converter. The down converter is manufactured with one, two, or three frequency bands. This wideband designs supports PCM data rates up to 20 Mbps and includes a linear 70 MHz IF output, an AGC controlled 70 MHz IF output and filtered AM / linear AGC outputs. The design offers either 4 or 12 IF Bandwidths. Other down-converters are available.
Key Features Include:
- Single, Dual, or Tri-Band Single Slot PCI Down Converter
- AM Output doesn’t compress from -10 to -100 dBm ▪ Linear AGC Outputs
- Supports data rates up to 20 Mbps
- 8 dB Noise Figure (maximum); 6dB (typical)
- 70 MHz IF Outputs: Linear and AGC controlled
- Spectral and Eye Pattern Display Option using LS-22-SE PCI Board
- Compatible with LDPS Software
LS-25-D2
The Lumistar LS-25-B Modular Drive Bay Receiver is the next generation dual-band modular high performance FM Receiver. The receiver is available with either one or two frequency bands. This wideband designs supports PCM data rates up to 20 Mbps and includes both an FM demodulated output for PCM data, and AM/linear AGC outputs for tracking receivers.
Key Features Include:
- Single, Dual, or Tri-Band Single Slot PCI Down Converter
- AM Output doesn’t compress from -10 to -100 dBm ▪ Linear AGC Output
- Supports data rates up to 20 Mbps
- 8 dB Noise Figure (maximum); 6dB (typical) ▪ 70 MHz IF Outputs: Linear and AGC controlled
- Spectral and Eye Pattern Display Option using LS-22-SE PCI Board
- Compatible with LDPS Software
LS-25-I2
The Lumistar LS-25-I2 Receiver is the next generation tri-band, single-slot, full-length ISA FM Receiver. The receiver is manufactured with one, two, or three frequency bands. This wideband designs supports PCM data rates up to 20 Mbps and includes both an FM demodulated output for PCM data, filtered AM and linear AGC outputs. The design offers up to 12 IF Bandwidths and 12 Video Filters. AC coupling with a low frequency filter is employed to ensure a high quality data link with long strings of NRZ-L ones or zeroes. Down-converter versions of this design are available
Key Features Include:
- Single, Dual, or Tri-Band Single Slot ISA Receiver with FM Demodulation
- AM, Controlled AGC, and Linear AGC Outputs ▪ Supports data rates up to 20 Mbps
- 8 dB Noise Figure (maximum); 6dB (typical)
- 70 MHz IF Outputs: Linear and AGC controlled
- 20 MHz Reference I/O for use with LS-33-P Series Diversity Combiners
- Spectral and Eye Pattern Display Option using LS-22-SE PCI Board
- Compatible with LDPS Software
LS-25-P2
The Lumistar LS-25-P2 Multi-Band FM Receiver is the second generation quad-band, single-slot, full-length PCI FM Receiver. The receiver is manufactured with one, two, three or four frequency bands. This wideband designs supports PCM data rates up to 25 Mbps and includes an FM demodulated output for PCM data. The unit also supports auto-tracking functions. It includes two 70 MHz IF outputs, AM and linear AGC outputs (for auto-tracking). The design offers 12 software selectable IF and Video bandwidths.
Key Features Includes:
- Single, Dual, Tri, or Quad Band Single Slot PCI Receiver with FM Demodulation
- AM, Controlled AGC, and Linear AGC Outputs for Tracking Receiver support
- Supports FM Data Rates up to 25 Mbps ▪ 8 dB Noise Figure (maximum); 6 dB (typical)
- 70 MHz IF Outputs from Down-converter and 70MHz IF input to IF Receiver
- 20 MHz Reference I/O for use with Combining applications
- Spectral and Eye Pattern Display Options using LS-35 or LS-22 Series cards
- Compatible with LDPS and LRRS Software
LS-25-V
The Lumistar LS-25-V Receiver is a single-band, single-slot VME FM Receiver. Versions are available for PBand, Lower L-Band, Upper L-Band, S-Band, and NATO E-Band depending on the model chosen. These wideband designs support PCM data rates up to 20 Mbps and include both an FM demodulated output for PCM data, and AM and AGC/RSSI outputs. DC coupling is employed to ensure a high quality data link with long strings of NRZ-L ones or zeroes.
Key Features:
- Single-slot VME Receiver with FM Demodulation
- Available in P, Lower L, Upper L, S, and NATO E-Bands
- AM/AGC & RSSI Outputs
- Supports data rates up to 20 Mbps
- DC coupled for NRZ PCM Data Streams
- 10 dB Noise Figure (maximum); 6dB (typical)
- 70 MHz IF Output from Down-converter with 70MHz IF input to IF Receiver
- 20 MHz Reference I/O
LS-27-M
The modular track receiver is used with a typical auto-tracking antenna system. The input signal will typically be an RF signal from a CW beacon or a modulated carrier with Doppler, provided by the auto tracking system itself. The track receiver provides programmable AM & AGC signals to the antenna control system to facilitate the auto-tracking function.
LS-27-D3
The Lumistar LS-27-D3 TwoChannel Quad Band PCI Down Converter product is a 3 rd generation high-density, high performance down converter designed using the same advanced technology as in the industry leading LS-25 PCI Receiver. The down-converter converts one or two independent channels of up to four RF frequency bands down to a 70 MHz IF output.
Key Features:
- One or two channels of up to four band down conversion on a single PCI board
- Compatible with LS-35 series IF Receiver/Combiner o Provides for a high performance two-card multi-mode Receiver/Combiner
- Supports data rates up to 33 Mbps for FM; 40 Mbps for QPSK and SOQPSK
- Each channel down converts from RF to a 70 MHz second IF
- Linear Programmable Digital AGC and AM Outputs o Programmable AGC output slope (Positive or Negative, with AGC Freeze)
- Thirty-two AM Continuous Time Low Pass Filters, with “Bypass mode”
- Excellent Sensitivity, Intermodulation and Spurious, Noise Figure = 5dB (typical)
- Compliant to ARTM Tier 0, I & II Phase Noise Specification
- Eight SAW “Anti-alias” filters per channel (.25, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 40MHz)
- 70MHz pass-through mode allows AM/AGC control of block down converters ▪ Allows for Internal (In-Chassis) or External Cabling of RF/IF In/Out
- External clock input, software selectable (5, 10, or 20MHz)
- Self protection circuit prevents possible damage on Startup (> 28 dBm)
- Support for external LNA power via Bias “T’ coupling with RF input
LS-26
The Lumistar LS-26 Series Airborne FM Receiver/Bit Synchronizer is based on the popular LS-25-P2 PCI Receiver and LS-40-DB20 Bit Synchronizer Daughterboard designs with packaging to survive the most severe airborne environments. The LS-26 provides ground station performance in an airborne package. The LS-26 is available in several configurations: 1) Airborne receiver (without bit synchronizer), 2) Airborne receiver with bit synchronizer, or 3) Airborne bit synchronizer.
Key Features:
- Modular design in a machined aluminum airborne housing with modules: o RF Down-Converter to 70 MHz IF (available in L-Band or S-Band) o 70 MHz IF Receiver with FM demodulator o Bit Synchronizer Daughterboard inside (LS-40-DB20) o Power Supply (available in +12VDC or +28 VDC versions) o Airborne enclosure
- Supports data rates 20 Mbps (NRZ codes); 10 Mbps (other codes)
- 4 Selectable IF Bandwidths and 4 Selectable Video Filters
- Maximum RF Input Signal without damage is +14 dBm
- RF Input Dynamic Range of 80 dB
- AGC Range -10 to -90 dBm
- AC coupled for high quality links at low data rates
- 10 dB Noise Figure (maximum); 7.5 dB (typical)
- Bit Synchronizer tape output with programmable PCM Code
- Bit Synchronizer signal present and data quality outputs
- RS-232 Programming Interface with Software
- Programmed settings are stored in EEPROM
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