Varian 01016270-02/11 RF Detector Assembly Satcom R9 RF IN R32 RF OUT SMA

Varian 01016270-02/11 RF Detector Assembly Satcom R9 RF IN R32 RF OUT SMA

The Varian 01016270-02/11 is an RF Detector Assembly manufactured by Varian Microwave Equipment Products and designed for use in satellite communications (Satcom) systems. The assembly is housed in a compact, machined aluminum enclosure and provides RF signal detection across multiple ports, with labeled connections for R9 RF IN, R32 RF OUT, and additional RF paths. Interface to the host system is via a D-Sub 15-pin connector on the front face.

Specifications & What's Included

• Manufacturer: Varian Microwave Equipment Products
• Part Number: 01016270-02/11
• Secondary Reference: 59782
• Serial Number: 1720 (unit photographed)
• Type: RF Detector Assembly
• Application: Satcom (Satellite Communications)
• RF Input Port: R9 RF IN
• RF Output Port: R32 RF OUT
• Additional RF Ports: R3 RF REPL and additional labeled SMA ports visible on side faces
• Total SMA RF Connectors: 7 (4 on one side face, 3 on the opposite side face)
• Interface Connector: D-Sub 15-pin (front face)
• Enclosure: Machined aluminum, compact module form factor
• Country of Manufacture: USA (as labeled)
• Includes: RF Detector Assembly only; no additional cables or accessories

Applications

RF detector assemblies of this type are used within satellite communications ground equipment and uplink/downlink systems to sample, monitor, and route RF signals at various points in the signal chain. Varian Microwave Equipment Products was a well-regarded manufacturer of microwave and RF subsystems, producing components used in commercial and government satcom terminals, earth station equipment, and microwave communication systems. In a satcom system, an RF detector module like this one typically performs functions such as signal level monitoring, automatic gain control feedback, or routing between transmit and receive paths. The SMA connectors and multi-port layout are consistent with equipment designed for C-band, Ku-band, or similar satcom frequency bands used in professional ground station hardware.