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Sample specifications from the RWTDM-2000 Series

Analogue Tuner/Demod RWTDM-2001:

Base configuration: single input, single IF bandwidth
Versions available with 2 inputs, 2 bandwidths
Tuning range 950 - 2150 MHz
Incorporates PLL synthesizer with I²C-bus control
Prescaler and VS versions available
Single supply, 5V 300mA, plus 25V tuning bias
Low threshold demodulator, 8dB true dynamic (see Specmanship)
Wide dynamic range, -20 to -65 dBm, 32 TV carriers
Digital AFC output option
Single-point alignment: demodulator VCO
Full EMC compliance (EC, FCC etc.)
Smallest satellite tuner: 8.2cc enclosure mounts direct on PCB
RWT licenses customer to manufacture in-house

Digital Tuner/Demod RWTDM-2011:

Base configuration: single input, single IF bandwidth
Versions available with 2 inputs, 2 bandwidths
Tuning range 950 - 2150 MHz
Incorporates PLL synthesizer with I²C-bus control
Low phase noise: less than -73dBc/Hz at 10kHz offset
Microstrip/SMD LO tank ensures minimum microphony
Single supply, 5V 315mA, plus 25V tuning bias
I/Q demodulator, 15 MHz baseband width (for up to 60MB/s data)
Meets DVB requirements for QPSK over 20 to 30MS/s
Wide dynamic range, -20 to -65 dBm, 32 QPSK carriers
Single-point alignment: carrier insertion oscillator
Phase-lock and prescaler options on carrier oscillator
Full EMC compliance (EC, FCC etc.)
Smallest satellite tuner: 8.2cc enclosure mounts direct on PCB
RWT licenses customer to manufacture in-house

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