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MP-2310TX

L-Band RF Analog Fiber Optic Transmitter

The MP-2310TX is a RF/Fiber Optic Transmitter that is designed to provide electrical-to-optical (E/O) conversion of broadband RF signals over a frequency range of 800 MHz to 2250 MHz.

The utilization of the MP-2310TX, in conjunction with the appropriate MP-2320RX RF/Fiber Optic Receiver, forms a broadband link capable of supporting the transmission of RF signals over singlemode optical fiber for use in a wide array of communication applications. The link applications include antenna remoting, time and frequency reference distribution, RF delay lines, telemetry tracking, and point-to-point RF transmission.

The transmitter utilizes a low noise, high dynamic range Fabry-Perot (FP) laser with integrated temperature stability control. The transmitter operates over link distances up to 20 km. For distances up to 80 km, refer to the MP-2330TX Long Haul L-Band RF/Fiber Optic Transmitter. The unit provides the user with status monitoring through the use of an onboard processor that communicates to a host computer over an RS-232 I/O interface. The I/O parameters include laser bias current, temperature and alarm status. In addition, an optional built in Bias-T for Low Noise Block (LNB) powering may be specified.

Applications
  • Wideband RF Transmission
  • Antenna Remoting
  • L-Band SATCOM
  • GPS
  • Wireless/ PCS
Features
  • WDM Compatible
  • Wide Bandwidth, 800 MHz to 2250 MHz
  • High Dynamic Range
  • Low Noise RF Front-end
  • RS-232 or RS-485 Data Port (opt)
  • 1 Year Full, 2 Year Limited Warranty
Optical Parameters
Spec Value
Operating Wavelength 1310 nm +/- 2 nm or 1550 nm +/- 2 nm
Laser Diode Class 3A
Output Power +3 dBm +/- 0.5 dBm
Allowed Backreflection (max) 36 dB @ full specs
E/O Diff. Eff. (min) 0.06 W/A
RF Channel
Spec Value
Modulation Bandwidth 800 MHz to 2250 MHz
Flatness (max) +/- 2.0 dB
VSWR (max) 2.0:1
1 dB Comp. Level (min) -15.0 dBm(1)
Input IP-3 Min @ 2x+3 dBm 0.0 dBm(1)
Input Damage Level +5.0 dBm(1)
RF Link Gain (typ) +15.0 dB @ 1.0 dB Optical Loss(1)
Noise Figure (max) 25 dB @ 1.0 dB Optical Loss(1)
Specifications
Refer to the MP-2310TX Data Sheet for full specifications and part number generator.
*Overall link performance as measured from RF Input/Output when linked with the MP-2320RX