Maxiva™ UATK Ultra-Compact / VATK Ultra-Compact

Low Power UHF/VHF Transmitter / Transposer / Gap Filler

OVERVIEW

The new Maxiva™ UATK & VATK Ultra-Compact family of UHF & VHF solid-state Transmitters, Transposers (Translators) and on-channel Gap-Fillers expands upon the proven foundation of GatesAir low-power systems with PowerSmart® high- efficiency technology. The UATK & VATK products are designed using the latest Kintex modulation hardware and software. The UATK & VATK products support ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0 and ISDB-Tb modulation standards. It provides today’s digital broadcaster with a suite of compatible products to accommodate any coverage application, along with unmatched performance, reliability and quality.

The Maxiva UATK/VATK Ultra-Compact family further extends the capabilities of the Maxiva series, providing a single family of transmission products suitable for all broadcast applications. The Maxiva Ultra-Compact provides pre-filter power levels up to 700W in exceptionally compact and space-saving 1, 2 or 3-RU packages.

Designed for digital broadcasting, the Maxiva UATK & VATK Ultra-Compact is a platform available in Transmitter, Transposer or SFN Gap Filler configurations for ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0, and ISDB-Tb networks. The Maxiva Ultra-Compact Series provides an ideal solution for extending market coverage and filling in coverage gaps in challenging situations, including busy urban areas that require greater building penetration.

The Maxiva UATK & VATK Ultra-Compact family of Transmitters / Transposers / Translators provide efficient and reliable re-broadcast of the received signal in a space saving, reliable and robust package. The Gap Filler configuration adds a powerful echo cancellation feature to deliver exceptional on-channel performance. This combination of products enables broadcasters to address any network coverage requirement.

Main Features of Maxiva™ UATK Ultra-Compact / VATK Ultra-Compact

Maxiva UATK/VATK Ultra-Compact Platform

High efficiency broadband amplifier technology
Power levels up to 700W (pre-filter average power)
Frequency agile design
UHF Band IV/V, 470 to 702 MHz
VHF Band III, 170-240 MHz
VHF Band I, 54 to 88MHz
Extremely compact, space-saving, 1, 2 or 3 RU 19" chassis
Full local/remote control capability including:
- Local touch-screen display
- Web GUI interface (HTML5)
- SNMP
Capable of SFN and MFN Operation
Automatic Adaptive Pre-correction Circuitry
GLONASS/GPS Receiver for SFN Timing
2x ASI (BNC) & ASI over IP (RJ45)

Transposer / Translator

Supports ATSC 3.0, and ISDBTb (COFDM) and ATSC (8VSB) standards.
Direct baseband conversion (zero IF)
ATSC (8VSB) Regenerative option available for optimum performance

SFN Gap Filler

Includes a powerful echo cancellation circuit, 15dB of Gain Margin
Low processing delay, < 10 μS
Cancellation window 20 μS
Selective cancellation window range 1.6 μS to 820 μs
MER degradation < 2dB referenced to input

Available Options

DVB-S/S2 Satellite Receiver input card (including CAM interface)

Main Features of Maxiva™ UATK Ultra-Compact / VATK Ultra-Compact

Maxiva UATK/VATK Ultra-Compact Platform

High efficiency broadband amplifier technology
Power levels up to 700W (pre-filter average power)
Frequency agile design
UHF Band IV/V, 470 to 702 MHz
VHF Band III, 170-240 MHz
VHF Band I, 54 to 88MHz
Extremely compact, space-saving, 1, 2 or 3 RU 19" chassis
Full local/remote control capability including:
- Local touch-screen display
- Web GUI