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TTX54/VTX54 SERIES
RUGGEDIZED TELEMETRY
AND

VIDEO TRANSMITTERS

The TTX54/VTX54 Series of rugged and compact 54 Cubic Inch Transmitters are designed for Telemetry (TTX) or Video (VTX) applications. True FM modulation is used for digital data and digital or analog video in airborne, mobile, and ground installations. In wide use in Aircraft, Target Drone, UAV, RPV, Helicopter, Telemetry and Data Link applications, these units are available for fixed frequency or frequency agile operation in the VHF, UHF, full L and S-Bands, and C-Band. Many optional features are available to meet most system requirements including output power up to 100 watts (depending on frequency band) and data rate capability up to 20 Mbps. The

KEY FEATURES
Telemetry and Video Applications VHF, UHF, L-Band, S-Band or C-Band Operation Up to 100 Watt RF Output Package: 54 cu. in. / 65 oz. Fixed Frequency or Frequency Agile in , or 1 MHz Steps Flat or CCIR-405 Video PreEmphasis Low Power Consumption +12 or +28 VDC Operation Dual Output Power Option

transmitters are designed using surface mount technology with phaselocked loop and microstrip techniques to keep the physical package size to a minimum, and to maximize efficiency and reliability. An internal isolator is used above 1 GHz to allow continuous operation into an infinite VSWR without permanent degradation. Operation over a temperature range of -20C to +71C baseplate is standard, extended temperature ranges are available. The TTX54/VTX54 Series can be ordered with the following options: data rate response, pre-mod filter, one or two audio or data (TTL, RS232 or RS422) subcarriers, CCIR-405 pre-emphasis for NTSC, PAL, or SECAM video modulation, remote standby, dual output power, optional connector types, +12 or +28 VDC power, remote frequency selection, extended temperature range, and 19-inch rack-mount chassis.

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TTX54/VTX54 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
RUG G E D I ZE D TE LE ME T RY A ND V I D E O T R A NS M I T T E R S
ELECTRICAL R F C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s ( - 2 0 C T O + 7 1 C )
Frequency Ranges: . . . . . . . . . .VHF, UHF, L-Band (1710-1850 MHz), S-Band (2200-2500 MHz), or C-Band (4400-4999 MHz) Frequency Selection: . . . . . . . . .User-Defined Channel Plan or 1 MHz Steps via Remote BCD or Binary-coded Parallel Interface Frequency Stability: . . . . . . . . . .003%; .002% (Optional) Output Power: . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 100 Watt, Minimum; Dual Output Power (Optional) Remote Standby (Optional) Output Impedance: . . . . . . . . . .50 VSWR: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5:1 Open/Short Protection: . . . . . .Protected by Internal Isolator above 1 GHz Modulation Sensitivity: . . . . . . .Set to 75 kHz Input Level: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Data: TTL, RS232 or RS422 Audio: Line or Mic-Level Mic Bias Output: . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 VDC Supplied by Transmitter Input Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . .600 or 10 k Distortion: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2%, Maximum Modulation Sense: . . . . . . . . . .Positive Voltage Causes Increase in Frequency

Power Requirements
Input Voltage (Including ripple and noise): . . . . . . . . . . .+28 4 VDC; +12 VDC (Optional) Current Draw: . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full Power: 2 Watt = 1.0 A, Typical 5 Watt = 1.5 A, Typical 10 Watt = 2.2 A, Typical 20 Watt = 5.3 A, Typical 25 Watt = 6.0 A, Typical 40 Watt = 8.5 A, Typical Standby = 200 mA, Maximum Reverse Polarity Protection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 80 VDC

Modulation Characteristics
Modulation Sense: . . . . . . . . . .Positive Voltage Generates Increasing Frequency Frequency Response: . . . . . . . .TM: 10 Hz to 20 MHz 3 dB; Pre-modulation Filter (Optional) Video: 6 Hz to 5.5 MHz per CCIR 405 525 Line Pre-emphasis, 1.5 dB Modulation Sensitivity: . . . . . . .TM: Adjustable, up to 10 MHz/Vp-p Deviation Video: Adjustable, up to 6 MHz/Vp-p Deviation Modulation Linearity: . . . . . . .2% Maximum. Least-squares Method Modulation Distortion: . . . . . . .2%, Maximum Incidental AM: . . . . . . . . . . . . .5%, Maximum Incidental FM: . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 kHz, Maximum Input Impedance: . . . . . . . . . . .TM: 50 to 100 k Resistive, Shunted by 30 pF, Maximum Video: 75

S I G N A L I N T E R FA C E S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Connectors
RF: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N, TNC or SMA female Video: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TNC, BNC, or SMA female Power, TM Mod Input or Audio Subcarrier(s): . . . . . . .PT02H-8-4P ( Mate Supplied) Remote Frequency Select: . . . .MDM15S (Mate Supplied)

E N V I R O N M E N TA L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Temperature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operating: -20C to +70C min., Baseplate Extended (Optional): -30C to +70C min., Baseplate Storage: -54C to +95C Random Vibration: . . . . . . . . . .0.1 G2/Hz, 20 to 2000 Hz, 20 grms, 3-axes Shock: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 g peak, 11 ms, sine, 3 axes Acceleration: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 g, 3 axes Humidity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Up to 95%, non-condensing Altitude: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unlimited

Subcarrier Characteristics
Subcarriers Available: . . . . . . . .1 or 2, Data or Audio Offset Frequency: . . . . . . . . . . .Any from 4.83 to 8.5 MHz Frequency Response: . . . . . . . .Data: 50 Hz to 30 kHz, 1.5 dB (DC Response Optional) Audio: 50Hz to 15 kHz, 2 dB (flat or 75 s Pre-emphasis) Data Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.2 kbps of NRZL Data (Optional to 26 kbps)

M E C H A N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
Volume: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 cubic inches, Nominal Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 x 6 x 1.5 inches (15.24 x 15.24 x 3.81 cm) Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 ounces (1.84 kg), Maximum

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