Overview

Applications

·  Wireless access

·  Test and measurement

·  Early warning/radar

·  Cable TV access

·  Other high-performance RF applications

UDC0020 is a transceiver frequency converter tailored for radar systems, satellite communications and 6G research.It provides continuous RF coverage of 10 MHz–20 GHz, enabling bidirectional frequency translation between 2.5 GHz IF and RF signals via high-performance RF/IF interfaces.Adopting a modular design with discrete LO, up-conversion and down-conversion units, it supports up to four scalable frequency conversion channels from a single LO, offering solid hardware support for multi-channel coherent systems.Optimized for high data throughput, it features 1 GHz maximum instantaneous bandwidth and is fully compatible with high-performance baseband platforms including YunSDR Y720/Y750.

 

Product Description

Technical Specifications

·  IF Input : 2.5GHz

·  IF Input Power Range : -15~± 2dBm

·  RF Output : 10MHz ~ 20GHz

·  Instantaneous Signal Bandwidth : ≤ 1GHz

·  Output Power : 10MHz~10GHz ≥+13dBm , 10GHz~15GHz ≥+10dBm , 15GHz~18GHz ≥+5dBm , 18GHz~20GHz ≥0dBm

·  Output P1dB : ≥+20dBm@10GHz

·  Gain ：≥30 dB (Typical @10 GHz)

·  Attenuation Range : 30 dB (IF Input) 30 dB (RF Output)

·  Attenuation Control Mode : Digital Attenuator

·  LO Rejection : ≥-40dBc

·  Spurious Rejection : ≥-40dBc

·  Frequency Step : 100 kHz (Minimum)

Transmit Channel (Up-conversion) Parameters

Receive Channel (Down-conversion) Parameters

·  RF Input : 10MHz ~ 20GHz

·  Max RF Input Power : ≤ -20 dBm (No attenuation, 1-minute non-destruction)

·  IF Output : 2.5GHz

·  Instantaneous Signal Bandwidth : ≤ 1GHz

·  Gain Range : 30~40 dB (Band segmented)

·  Attenuation Range : 30 dB (RF Input) , 30 dB (IF Output)

·  Attenuation Control Mode ：Digital Attenuator

·  Passband Flatness : ≤±1.5 dB (Output: 2.5±0.5 GHz)

·  Clutter Rejection : ≥-40dBc

·  Harmonic Rejection : ≥-40dBc

·  IF Output P1dB : ≤+11dBm

LO Parameters

·  LO Specification : Single module supports 4 homologous TX/RX channels

·  LO Output Frequency : 22.8 GHz (Fixed point) , 22~44 GHz (Tunable)

·  LO Output Channels : 4 fixed channels , 4 tunable channels

·  LO Output Power : ≥+13dBm

·  Reference Input Frequency : 10/100MHz

·  Reference Input Power : +3dBm≤P≤+7dBm

·  Reference Output Frequency : 100MHz

·  Reference Output Power : ≥+7dBm

·  Attenuation Control Mode : Digital Attenuator

In terms of interface and system interconnection, the device integrates USB and UART control interfaces. Combined with graphical control software, it enables precise configuration of frequency and gain parameters.Equipped with REF_IN/OUT synchronization ports, it supports LO sharing among multiple devices.The unit adopts a compact aluminum alloy enclosure with built-in active cooling fan and standard DC 12V power interface. Lightweight design is achieved while ensuring excellent thermal stability and operational reliability under full operating conditions.

Product Information

  • Interface schematic diagram of V3 UDC0020

  • Adopting UDC0020 as RF front-end extends Sub-6GHz SDR coverage to X/Ku/K microwave bands.

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    IF Interconnection: Connect SDR TX/RX to converter IF_IN/IF_OUT via RF cables.

    Synchronization Network: Achieve clock synchronization via REF_IN/REF_OUT for external reference input/output.

    Cooperative Control: Connect PC/SDR over USB/UART for real-time configuration via GUI.

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Documentations

UDC0020 Datasheet_EN

2026-04-20

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UDC0020 Datasheet_CN

2026-04-20

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