General Features
Applications
Overview
F-tone Networks provides wideband fiber optic analogtransmitterand receiver module that achieves highperformance photoelectric conversion. They also offerlong haul transmission of the complete solution. F-tone Networks made it to the highest performance as a cost-effective alternative to coaxial cable or a long transmission distance microwave signal repeater. Typical applications includemilitary phase array antenna, satellite communications, space measurement, wireless distributed antenna system (DAS) 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 |
0 |
20 |
V |
Storage Temperature |
Ts |
-40 |
+85 |
°C |
Operating Case Temperature |
Tcase |
-5 |
+60 |
°C |
Relative Humidity |
RH |
5 |
95 |
% |
RF Input Average Power |
Pmax |
- |
20 |
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 |
- |
12 |
- |
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 |
- |
3 |
6[1] |
GHz |
-3dB bandwidth |
RF Input Power |
Pin |
- |
- |
15 |
dBm |
|
RF Gain |
G |
- |
10 |
dB |
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Noise Figure |
NF |
35 |
dB |
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nput Third OrderIntercept Point |
IIP3 |
20 |
dBm |
OIP3-GAIN |
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Spurious Free Dynamicrange |
SFDR |
105 |
dB/Hz2/3 |
2/3(IIP3+174-NF) |
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RF Gain Flatness |
η |
±2 |
dB |
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RF Return Loss |
RL |
10 |
dB |
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RF Input Impedance |
50Ω |
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RFconnector |
K-Type SMA[2] |
Note:
$11. Cut off frequency at 6GHz
$12. Customized connector available
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 |
7 |
dBm |
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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
Electrical characteristics
The following electrical characteristics are defined over the Recommended Operating Environment unless otherwise specified.
Parameter |
Symbol |
Min. |
Typical |
Max |
Unit |
Notes |
Supply Voltage |
- |
12 |
15- |
V |
||
Supply Current TX |
- |
140 |
mA |
|||
TX Power Dissapation |
1.68 |
W |
||||
Supply Current RX |
40 |
mA |
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RX Power Dissapation |
0.48 |
W |
D9 Connector Definitions
Pin |
Symbol |
Name/Description |
1 |
+12 VDC @ 800mA max |
|
2 |
Optical Power Monitor |
|
3 |
TEC Current Monitor |
|
4 |
RF Power Monitor |
|
5 |
GND |
|
6 |
BIAS Current Monitor |
|
7 |
GND |
|
8 |
NC |
|
9 |
BIAS Disable |
Notes:
$11. Module circuit ground is isolated from module chassis ground within the module.
Figure1, Sepctrum of 3GHz ROF modules with 0dBm RF Signal Input*
*Test results based on R&S FSW26 Spectrum analyzer and SMF100A analog signal generator.
Figure2. Mechanical Specifications*
*Customize design available on request
Ordering information
FTROF-X-03-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 |
03=3GHz |
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 materialprovided in this data sheet are typical and must be specifically confirmed in writing by F-tone Networks beforethey become applicable to any particular order or contract. In accordance with the F-tone Networks policy ofcontinuous improvement specifications may change without notice. The publication of information in thisdata sheet does not imply freedom from patent or otherprotective rights of F-tone Networks or others. Further detailsare available from any F-tone Networks sales representative.