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MP-2330TX

L-Band RF Analog Fiber Optic Transmitter

The MP-2330TX is a comprehensive family of RF/Fiber Optic Transmitters that are designed to provide electrical-to-optical (E/O) conversion of L-Band RF signals over a frequency range of 800 MHz to 2250 MHz. The transmitter family is comprised of four model variants that each operate over a unique frequency range as indicated in the part number generator tool on page two. The utilization of the MP-2330TX, 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 Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser with integrated temperature stability control. The transmitter operates over link distances up to 50 km. An optional long-haul Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser can be specified that extends the link range to 80 km. 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. In addition, an optional built in Bias-T for LNB powering may be specified.

Applications
  • Wideband RF Transmission
  • Antenna Remoting
  • L-Band SATCOM
  • GPS
  • Wireless/ PCS
Features
  • CWDM 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, 1550 nm +/- 2 nm or CWDM Bands
Laser Diode Class 3A
Output Power +3 dBm +/-0.5dBm
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) +/- 1.0 dB
VWSR (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) 20 dB @ 1.0 dB Optical Loss(1)
Specifications
Refer to the MP-2330TX Data Sheet for full specifications and part number generator.
Note (1): Overall link performance as measured from RF Input/Output when linked with a passive optical receiver