Overview

RFOptic’s programmable low frequency (up to 6GHz) direct modulation RFoF solutions cover bandwidths from 0.5MHz up to 2.5GHz, 3GHz, 4GHz, or 6GHz. Enclosures containing sets of modules can be monitored & controlled remotely via USB or HTML/SNMP/REST interfaces.

These solutions are especially suitable for phase-matched link sets, EW applications, and remote antenna applications.

Key Features

  • RF bandwidth 5MHz up to 6GHz.
  • Excellent linearity, gain flatness, gain control in both Tx, Rx and Link terminals.
  • Noise Figure as low as 6 dB with LNA On, yielding an MDS of ~168 dB/Hz for very low incoming RF signals.
  • Microcontroller controlled RF and Optical configuration, enabled by software.
  • In module and end-to-end diagnostics reduces installation and maintenance time, enabled by software.
  • Gain variation S21 of ±1dB for 90°C range, utilizing special algorithms.
  • Remote management by GUI installed on PC.

Configurations

  • Single unidirectional or bidirectional RFoF link
  • Multiple RFoF links in an outdoor enclosure (unidirectional/bi-directional)
  • Multiple RFoF links in 1U 19” rack mount enclosure (4/8 terminals)
  • (1U,2U,3U) 19” rack mount Removable panel enclosure with capacities of (4/8/12) terminals respectively.

Applications

  • Remote Antenna
  • Satcom
  • 2/3/4G LTE
  • Broadcast
  • Distributed Antenna
  • Radio telescopes
ElectricalUnitSpecification
Frequency RangeMHz0.5 - 2500
Attenuator 31.5/0.5dB step (Tx, Rx)dB0.5
Maximum Input No damagedBm20
VSWR Input / OutputdBm2:1
Input / Output impedanceOhm50
Optical and Electrical
Laser diode wavelengthµm1.31 or 1.55
Operating temperature°C-20 to +70
EMC and Safety-CE & FCC