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OFW-800

Forward Path Link

The MPS-800TX Forward Path Optical Transmitter and MPS-850RX Forward Path Receiver comprise a CATV link designed to provide transmission of Telephony, High Speed Internet and analog signals in the 40 MHz – 860 MHz range over broadband fiber optic networks from a single head-end point or hub to multiple distribution nodes within the Hybrid Fiber/Coax (HFC) network. The OFW-800TX Forward Path Optical Transmitter is offered in a standard 19 inch, 1U rack mountable unit or in configurations such that it may be placed in a Head-End cabinet, a DTX Chassis or an Outside Plant optical node. The robust system design has a high MTBF with an internal system architecture allowing for components to be easily expanded in order to meet the changing needs of the HFC network. The OFW-800TX Forward Path Optical Transmitter can operate at industry standard wavelengths required for operation and successful integration to all commercial CWDM or DWDM systems. The OFW-800TX Forward Path Optical Transmitter can be integrated with other MPS products to provide flexible system configurations and expansion. The OFW-800TX Forward Path Optical Transmitter, when coupled with the OFW-800RX Forward Path Optical Receiver, the MPS-2300 Optical Splitter and the MPS-2700 Wavelength Division Multiplexer (WDM) provides a highly reliable forward path link in HFC networks. In addition, both the OFW-800TX Forward Path Optical Transmitter and OFW-800RX Return Path Optical Transmitter can support the simultaneous transmission of network management information over an auxiliary data channel facilitating system diagnostics reporting, network monitoring and a means of seamless redundancy switching. The OFW-800TX and OFW-800RX are offered in optional 1 GHz configuration to allow for expanded data capability necessitated by industry progression to providing multi services.
Applications
  • CATV Return Path Link
  • Interfacility Link Remoting
  • Frequency Reference Distribution
  • SATCOM Uplink & Downlink Remoting
  • IF Distribution, 70 MHz/140 MHz
  • HF & VHF Signal Transmission
Features
  • Compatible with FC and SC Connectors
  • Housed in Low Profile 19″ Rack Mountable Drawer
  • Accommodates up to Five Independent Receivers per 1U Enclosure
  • RF Test Point: -20dB
  • Auxiliary Data Channel per Receiver (opt)
  • 1 Year Full, 2 Year Limited Warranty
Optical Parameters
Spec Value
Operating Wavelength 1310.0 nm +/- 20 nm
Output Power 6 mW (min)
Bandwidth 40 MHz – 860 MHz
Flatness +/- 1.0 dB
Input Level 35.0 dBmV (max)
Return Loss -14.0 dB (min)
RF Impedance 75 Ohm
C/N >52 dB (Ch BW=5MHz)
CSO >60 dB (OMI=3.7%, 80 Ch Loading)
CTB >65 dB (OMI=3.7%, 80 Ch Loading)
Alarms & LEDS Optical Power Failure, Power Supply
Monitors Optical Power
Operating Temperature 0.0ºC – 60.0ºC
Power Consumption 50 W
Weight 15 lbs. (max)
Dimensions 19″(w) x 12″(l) x 1.75″(h)
Line Power 120 VAC, 60Hz
Specifications
Refer to the MPS-800TX Data Sheet and the MPS-800RX Data Sheet for full specifications and part number generator.