High Power SCU definition
High Power SCU. One High Power SCU consumes twice the satellite capacity of one standard power SCU. Using high power levels and BPSK modulation, the percentage of available power in the transponder that is utilized by a High Power SCU is equal to two (2) times the percentage of available bandwidth in the transponder that is utilized by a SCU. A High Power SCU has a power density of not less than 9 dBW/4KHz and requires authorization from the FCC.
Examples of High Power SCU in a sentence
One (1) High Power SCU shall count as two (2) SCUs for the purpose of the above calculations.
Provisioning of a High Power SCU option on either GE-1 or SN-4, if requested by PageMart, is subject to the approval of both the Satellite Operator and the FCC.