F-tone Networksprovides wideband fiber optic analog transmitter and receiver module that achieves high performance photoelectric conversion. They also offer long haul transmission of the complete solution.
F-tone Networksmade it to the highest performance as a cost-effective alternative to coaxial cable or a long transmission distance microwave signal repeater.
Typical applications include military phase array antenna, satellite communications, space measurement, wireless base station and other microwave related system.
Absolute maximum rating
These values represent the damage threshold of the module. Stress in excess of any of the individual Absolute Maximum Ratings can cause immediate catastrophic damage to the module even if all other parameters are within Recommended Operating Conditions.
Parameters |
Symbol |
Min. |
Max. |
Unit |
Power Supply Voltage |
VCC |
-18 |
18 |
V |
Storage Temperature |
Tc |
-40 |
+85 |
°C |
Operating Case Temperature |
Tc |
-5 |
+60 |
°C |
Relative Humidity |
RH |
5 |
95 |
% |
RF Input Average Power |
Pmax |
- |
30 |
dBm |
Recommended operating environment
Recommended Operating Environment specifies parameters for which the electrical and optical characteristics hold unless otherwise noted.
Parameter |
Symbol |
Min. |
Typical |
Max |
Unit |
Power Supply Voltage |
VCC |
- |
15 |
- |
V |
Operating Case Temperature |
TC |
40 |
- |
- |
°C |
RF characteristics
The following optical characteristics are defined over the Recommended Operating Environment unless otherwise specified.
Parameter |
Symbol |
Min. |
Typical |
Max |
Unit |
Notes |
Frequency Range - Bandwidth |
BW |
- |
18 |
GHz |
-3dB bandwidth |
|
RF Input Power |
Pavg |
- |
- |
15 |
dBm |
|
RF Gain |
- |
-36 |
dB |
@1GHz |
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-38.8 |
dB |
@10GHz |
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-41.7 |
dB |
@18GHz |
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Noise Figure |
NF |
42.5 |
dB |
@1GHz |
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45.7 |
dB |
@10GHz |
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49.5 |
dB |
@18GHz |
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nput Third Order Intercept Point |
IIP3 |
20 |
dBm |
@1GHz |
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22 |
dBm |
@10GHz |
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23 |
dBm |
@18GHz |
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Spurious Free Dynamic range |
SFDR |
100.8 |
dB/Hz2/3 |
@1GHz |
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100.2 |
dB/Hz2/3 |
@10GHz |
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98.2 |
dB/Hz2/3 |
@18GHz |
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RF Flatness |
6 |
dB |
1-20GHz |
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0.1 |
dB |
Within Any 100MHz |
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RF Input Impedance |
50Ω |
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RFconnector |
K-Type SMA |
1 |
Note:
$11. Customized connector available
$12. All results depend on 0dBm input optical power
Optical characteristics
The following optical characteristics are defined over the Recommended Operating Environment unless otherwise specified.
Parameter |
Symbol |
Min. |
Typical |
Max |
Unit |
Notes |
Transmitter |
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Optical Wavelength |
1550 |
nm |
1 |
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Optical Output Power |
0 |
dBm |
2 |
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Receiver |
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Optical Wavelength |
100 |
1680 |
nm |
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Optical Input Power |
-10 |
- |
6 |
dBm |
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Optical Connector |
FC/APC |
Note:
$11. 1310/1550nm, CWDM/DWDM available
$12. Output from Optical Attenuator
Electrical characteristics
The following electrical characteristics are defined over the Recommended Operating Environment unless otherwise specified.
Parameter |
Symbol |
Min. |
Typical |
Max |
Unit |
Notes |
Positive Supply Voltage |
- |
15 |
V |
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Positive Supply Current |
- |
300 |
mA |
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Negative Supply Voltage |
-15 |
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Negative Supply Current |
10 |
mA |
D9 Connector Definitions
Pin |
Symbol |
Name/Description |
1 |
+15 VDC @ 600mA max |
|
2 |
GND |
|
3 |
NC |
|
4 |
NC |
|
5 |
-15 VDC @ 600mA max |
|
6 |
LD DISABLE |
|
7 |
GND |
|
8 |
GND |
|
9 |
NC |
Notes:
$11. Module circuit ground is isolated from module chassis ground within the module.
Ordering information
FTROF-X-18-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX
FTROF |
X |
03 |
XX |
XX |
XX |
XX |
XX |
FTROF |
Module Type |
Bandwidth |
Wavelength Option |
Wavelength code |
Optional amplifier |
RF connector |
Optical connector |
F-tone Networks RF over Fiber |
T= Transmitter |
18=18GHz |
00= normal wavelength |
Normal wavelength 31=1310nm 55=1550nm |
00=without gain amplifier |
50=50Ω K-type SMA; |
FA= FC/APC |
R=Receiver |
CW=CWDM |
27~61=CWDM 1270nm ~1610nm |
01=with gain amplifier |
75= 75Ω BNC |
LA=LC/APC |
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DW=DWDM |
16~61=ITU-T DWDM 100Ghz 16Ch ~ 61Ch |
Important Notice
Performance figures, data and any illustrative material provided in this data sheet are typical and must be specifically confirmed in writing by F-tone Networksbefore they become applicable to any particular order or contract. In accordance with the F-tone Networkspolicy of continuous improvement specifications may change without notice.The publication of information in this data sheet does not imply freedom from patent or other protective rights of F-tone Networksor others. Further details are available from any F-tone Networkssales representative.