Description
CPI VZC6967AM TWTA 700W C-Band Compact Medium Power Amplifier 5.85-6.65 GHz
The CPI VZC6967AM is a C-Band Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWTA) designed for satellite uplink earth station applications. Built by the CPI Satcom Division (Communications and Power Industries), this Compact Medium Power Amplifier (CMPA) delivers up to 700W of saturated RF output power across the full C-Band uplink frequency range of 5.85 to 6.65 GHz. This unit has been tested at our facility and confirmed to output approximately 690–696 watts, documented by a measurement label affixed to the front panel.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: CPI (Communications and Power Industries) — Satcom Division
- Model: VZC6967AM (also referenced as VZC-6967)
- Unit Part Number: 01020370-00
- Rear Label Part Number: 102037005
- Configuration Code: 20000000
- Type: C-Band TWTA — Compact Medium Power Amplifier (CMPA)
- TWT (Tube) Type: VTC-6361A3
- Frequency Range: 5.85 – 6.65 GHz (C-Band uplink)
- Rated Output Power: 700W nominal saturated; 650W max continuous per panel label
- Tested Output Power: ~690–696W (tested at our facility; measurement label on front panel)
- Beam-On Hours: 92,797 Hours
- Gain: approximately 40.0 – 41.0 dB across the band (per frequency/dB table on side panel)
- Power Input: 208–240 VAC, 16A MAX, 50/60 Hz (per rear panel label)
- Country of Manufacture: Canada
- RF Output: Waveguide ports (dual large round ports, rear panel)
- RF Sample: N-type connector (side panel)
- Control Interfaces: DB9 serial connectors (J6, J7) on rear panel
- Front Panel: Digital display, alphanumeric keypad, status indicator LEDs (Recycle, Fault, Test Mode, On, Inhibit, Fault 2, Fault 4, Standby, Transmit)
- Cooling: Forced-air — dual large intake/exhaust ports on rear panel
- Form Factor: Benchtop / Rack-mountable enclosure
- Includes: Power cable with military-style circular connector (bare wire leads on supply end)
Applications
The CPI VZC6967AM TWTA is used in C-Band satellite uplink earth stations to amplify RF signals before transmission to geostationary satellites. C-Band uplink (5.85–6.65 GHz) is one of the original and most widely deployed commercial satellite frequency bands, used extensively for broadcast video distribution, VSAT hub stations, maritime and energy-sector satellite communications, and government/military connectivity. The Compact Medium Power Amplifier (CMPA) form factor makes these units well-suited for smaller earth stations and fly-away or transportable systems where space and weight are important alongside power output. CPI's Satcom Division has been a leading manufacturer of TWTAs and solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) for earth station use for decades, and the VZC6967AM is representative of their high-reliability, professional-grade C-Band uplink product line. Beam-on hours are a key life-cycle metric for TWTAs — at 92,797 hours, this unit has accumulated significant service time, which buyers should evaluate in the context of the tube's rated life and their application requirements.
This CPI VZC6967AM C-Band TWTA Compact Medium Power Amplifier has been tested at our facility and confirmed to output approximately 690–696 watts — a label on the front panel documents the measured output. The unit was pulled from a working earth station environment and removed from service due to a system upgrade, not a failure. Beam-on hours stand at 92,797. The enclosure shows normal wear consistent with professional rack/earth-station use. The included power cable with military-style circular connector is shown in our photos. Please view our full photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
CPI (Communications and Power Industries) |
Model: |
VZC6967AM |
MPN: |
102037005 |
Secondary Model: |
VZC-6967 |
Unit Part Number: |
01020370-00 |
Configuration: |
20000000 |
Type: |
C-Band TWTA Compact Medium Power Amplifier (CMPA) |
SKU: |
52695 |
Tube Type: |
VTC-6361A3 |
Frequency Range: |
5.85 – 6.65 GHz (C-Band) |
Rated Output Power: |
700W (saturated); 650W rated max continuous output |
Tested Output Power: |
Tested to ~690–696W at seller's test station |
Beam On Hours: |
92,797 Hours |
Power Input: |
208–240 VAC, 16A MAX, 50/60 Hz |
Gain (typical): |
~40.0–41.0 dB across 5.85–6.65 GHz band |
RF Output Connector: |
Waveguide (large round ports, rear panel) |
RF Sample Port: |
N-type connector (side panel) |
Control Interface: |
DB9 serial connectors (J6, J7 on rear panel) |
Front Panel: |
Digital display, keypad, status LEDs |
Cooling: |
Forced air — dual large intake/exhaust ports, rear |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Canada |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop / Rackmount |
Seller Notes: |
Includes power cable with military-style circular connector. Unit only — no waveguide hardware. |
Application: |
C-Band satellite uplink, earth station amplification |
Compatible With: |
C-Band satellite uplink earth stations, VSAT hubs |
Manufacturer Division: |
CPI Satcom Division |
Condition Notes: |
CPI VZC6967AM C-Band TWTA tested at our facility to output ~690–696W. Removed from service due to upgrade. 92,797 beam-on hours. Normal cosmetic wear. Includes power cable. Please view photos and contact us with any questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
