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Table 1

Key specifications for the Band 9 receiver.

Parameter Specification

Frequency range 602–720 GHz
Detector type SIS mixer
Configuration - Simultaneous reception of two orthogonal linear polarizations
- Single-ended DSB operation
- Beam coupling by corrugated feed horn
- Quasi-optical LO insertion by way of beam splitter
- No mechanical tuners
Noise temperature - Lower than 335 K (SSB) over 80% of the band
- Lower than 500 K (SSB) at any frequency
IF coverage 4–12 GHz

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