Overview

Applications

·  Wireless access

·  Test and measurement

·  Early warning/radar

·  Cable TV access

·  Other high-performance RF applications

UDC2444 is a transceiver frequency converter targeted at 5G/6G millimeter-wave communication, satellite communication and wideband radar systems, designed for high-performance RF signal processing requirements.It provides continuous RF frequency coverage from 24 GHz to 44 GHz, and realizes bidirectional frequency conversion between 3.5 GHz IF signals and high-frequency signals via RF and IF interfaces.Optimized for high-speed data throughput, it supports up to 1 GHz instantaneous signal bandwidth, perfectly compatible with high-performance baseband platforms such as YunSDR Y720/Y750.

 

Product Description

Technical Specifications

·  IF Input : 3.5GHz

·  IF Input Power Range : ≤-5dBm

·  Max IF Input Power : ≤+5dBm

·  RF Output : 24 ~ 44GHz

·  Instantaneous Bandwidth : ≤ 1GHz

·  Output Power : 24-29G≤+10dBm,29-44G≤+5dBm

·  Output P1dB : ≥+11dBm

·  Gain :15 dB (Typ.)

·  Attenuation Range : ≥30dB

·  Attenuation Control Mode : Internal command analog VCA control

·  In-band Flatness : ≤ ±1.8 dB (per 1 GHz bandwidth)

·  Image Rejection : ≥-35dBc

·  LO Rejection : ≥-35dBc

·  Frequency Step : ≥100kHz

·  Phase Noise : -85dBc/Hz@10kHz

Transmit Channel (Up-conversion) Parameters

Receive Channel (Down-conversion) Parameters

·  RF Input : 24 ~ 44GHz

·  RF Input Power Range : -90~-30dBm

·  Max RF Input Power : ≤-15dBm

·  IF Output : 3.5GHz

·  Instantaneous Signal Bandwidth : ≤ 1GHz

·  Gain : 30 dB (Typ.)

·  Attenuation Range : 15 dB (Typ.)

·  Attenuation Control Mode :Analog VCA control via internal command

·  Passband Flatness : ≤ ±1.5 dB (Output: 3.5±0.5 GHz)

·  Spurious Rejection : ≥-55dBc

·  Harmonic Suppression : ≥-40dBc

·  IF Output P1dB : ≤+11dBm

LO Parameters

·  LO Output Frequency : 5 ~ 11GHz

·  LO Output Power : ≥+5dBm

·  Reference Input Frequency : 100MHz

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

·  Reference Output Frequency : 100MHz

·  Reference Output Power : ≥+3dBm

In terms of interface configuration and system linkage, the device integrates USB and UART control interfaces. With graphical control software, precise configuration of frequency and gain is realized.It provides REF_IN/OUT synchronization interfaces and supports a shared local oscillator architecture, laying a hardware foundation for multi-channel coherent applications.The unit adopts a compact aluminum alloy enclosure with a built-in active cooling fan and standard DC 12V power interface. It achieves lightweight design while ensuring excellent thermal stability and reliability under full operating conditions.

Product Information

  • Interface schematic diagram of V3 UDC2444

  • Deploying the UDC2444 as the RF front-end extends the capability of existing Sub-6 GHz SDRs to millimeter-wave bands.

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

    Synchronization Networking:Input or output external reference clocks through REF_IN/OUT interfaces for clock synchronization.

    Cooperative Control: Connects to PC/SDR via USB/UART, enabling real-time parameter configuration through GUI.

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Documentations

UDC2444 Datasheet_EN

2026-04-20

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UDC2444 Datasheet_CN

2026-04-20

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