C/X-Band Fiber Optic Link: Uplink
The OFW-7820 C/X-Band fiber optic interfacility link (IFL) subsystem provides exceptional gain flatness and phase linearity performance over a 4 GHz instantaneous bandwidth, centered within the X-Band frequency rage.
The OFW-7820 subsystem is part of an integrated earth terminal design intended to transmit and broadcast C/X-Band signal traffic using single mode fiber optic cabling over distances of up to 100 km. These signals can either be direct X-Band SATCOM or IF frequencies being up-converted into the Ka-Band spectrum.
The OFW-7820 utilizes field proven RF optical conversion techniques that are transparent to the various earth terminal modulation techniques and their corresponding data rates. The RF performance of the subsystem is optimized to provide a Spur Free Dynamic Range (SFDR) in excess of 110 dB*Hz(2/3) over a broad range of optical loss budgets.
The OFW-7820 embedded Ethernet capability supports remote control of system parameters such as AGC enable/disable, Manual Gain Control (MGC) set point, and the monitoring of health parameters such as optical power, bias currents, and internal temperature.
The OFW-7820 series can be packaged in various styles of form factors including a 1RU x 19” rack chassis, 4RU x 19” high-density plug-in card chassis, rugged outdoor enclosures, and a compact flange mount unit.
Applications
- C/X-Band SATCOM IFL Terminals
- Ka-Band Upconverter IF Transport
- Shipboard SATCOM Installations
- Antenna Remoting
- General Purpose RF Distribution
- Microwave Delay Lines
Features
- RF Instantaneous Bandwidth: 4 GHz
- SFDR : >110 dB*Hz(2/3)
- Input & Output Power Monitoring
- AGC or MGC Mode (option)
- >100 km Extended Range (option)
RF Specifications | 6.0 GHz to 10.0 GHz |
RF Link Gain (nom) | 0 dB, ± 1.0 dB |
Gain Flatness (max) | ± 0.5 dB over any 4.0 GHz span |
Phase Linearity (max) | Parabolic: 7° |
Cubic: 7° | |
Ripple: 7° peak to peak | |
VSWR (max) | 1.5:1 |
Noise Figure (min/max) | 22 dB w/ 4.0 dBo optical loss budget (min) |
P1dB, Input (min) | 0.0 dBm |
IP3, Input (min/max) | 13dBm |
Spur Free Dynamic Range (typ) | 110 dB*Hz (2/3) |
Operating Wavelength | 1310 nm ± 2 nm, 1550 nm ± 2 nm or DWDM Bands |
Optical Fiber Type | Single Mode Fiber |
Optical Interface | FC/APC or Customer Specified |
Output Power (typ) | +8 dBm |
Power Supply | Universal AC, Auto Ranging Input |
AC Receptacle | IEC 320 |
RF Input / Output Port | SMA(F) or Customer Specified |
Operating Temperature | -20°C to +65°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
Local Alarm Status | Front Panel LEDs and Dual Line VFD with Keypad |
Remote Alarm Status | Ethernet Command Line Interface or SNMP V.2 |