7 mm (43 GHz, Primary Focus) Receiver

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Receiver Data

TypeHEMT, cooled
Channels1
Receiver Noise Temperature120 K
Frequency Range39 - 43.5 GHz
Bandwidth RF-Filters39 - 43.5 GHz
PolarizationLHC
CalibrationNoise Diode
FeedPrime Focus Horn
1. IF3700 - 4200 MHz
1. Oscillator39.3 GHz (PLL, fixed)
2. IF50 - 250 MHz
2. OscillatorULO1


Block Diagram



Comments

This is a total power receiver for prime focus use. All frontend components are cooled, the second stage amplifier is a FET at about 4 GHz. The system is mainly used for VLBI-work.