(+) Larger View 24 GHz RF Photonic Link
High Dynamic Range RF Photonic Link Provides Antenna Remoting Capability Up To 24 GHz
The Model MP-7000TX and Model MP-7000RX product series provides high performance communications inter connectivity in a flange mount form factor. Designed for antenna remoting and broadband RF transmission applications, the modules are interconnected using singlemode fiber optic cable to extended transmission distance beyond that of traditional coaxial cable.
The MP-7000 transmitter uses a high efficiency Distributed Feedback (DFB) laser diode with an operating wavelength of 1310 nm (or 1550nm) that provides high dynamic range performance. The laser diodes’s temperature stability is microprocessor controlled using a thermal electric cooler. The transmitter’s microprocessor also provides embedded status monitoring of all critical parameters and communicates this information to a host computer using an RS-485 I/O interface. The I/O parameters include laser bias current, temperature and alarm status.
The MP-7000 receiver utilizes a high-speed, low distortion PIN photodiode detector and also has an integrated microprocessor which provides the user with status monitoring. The I/O parameters include received optical power, temperature and alarm status.
Applications
- Ultra-Wideband RF Transmission
- Antenna Remoting
- SIGINT, EW, ISR
- SATCOM: Fixed Site / On-The-Move
- Wireless Monitoring Networks
- Broadband RF Distribution
Features
- Extended Operating Temp. (optional)
- 24 GHz Frequency Range
- Low Power Consumption
- Variable RF Gain Control (optional)
- Integrated RF Amplifiers : LNA & Post-Amp
- Serial Interface: Status Monitoring
| SPECIFICATION | PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|
| Operational Wavelength | 1310 nm |
| Optical Output Power | 7 dBm , typical |
| Modulation Bandwidth | 2 GHz – 24 GHz |
| RF Link Gain | 0.0 dB ± 3.0 dB @ 2 dB Optic Loss |
| Input Third Order Intercept (IIP3) | -3 dBm, minimum |
| Input 1dB Compression Point (P1dB) | -18 dBm, minimum |
| RF Link Noise Figure (NF) | 28.0 dB @ 24 GHz |
| Spurious Free Dynamic Range | 95 dB*Hz (2/3), minimum |
| Input / Output VSWR | 2.2:1, maximum |
| Input / Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
| Maximum RF Input Damage Level | -5.0 dBm |
| SPECIFICATION | PERFORMANCE |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | +15 VDC |
| Optical Interface | FC/APC (or customer specified) |
| RF Interface | K-Connector, 50 Ohm |
| Operational Temperature | -20° C to + 60° C |
| Storage Temperature | -30° C to + 75° C |
| Local Health & Status | Visual LEDs |
| Remote Health & Status Monitoring | Serial Communications |
Note (1): Overall performance when tested as a complete link (RF Input to RF Output) with 2 dB optical loss budget.
