Keysight M940xA PXIe Optical Extenders for Instrumentation Data Sheet Overview Introduction The Keysight Technologies, Inc. Optical Extenders for Instruments can transmit your RF or Microwave signal without the power loss of coaxial cables and undesired mixing products of down- conversion techniques—and with the isolation of fiber for extended distances up to and beyond 1000 meters. Choose the combination of modules that best fits your requirements today with the confidence that you can scale the solution to meet the requirements of tomorrow by taking advantage of the modularity, scalability and upgradability of PXI. Applications Keysight Optical Extenders for instrumentation modules –– Antenna ranges, remote antennas, earth stations –– Network analyzer port extenders –– Isolated measurements –– M9403A PXIe Optical Transmitter: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz –– M9404A PXIe Optical Receiver: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz –– M9405A PXIe Amplifier: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz (+27 dB or +24 dB) –– M9406A PXIe Optical to USB 2.0: Extender –– M9407A PXIe Optical to USB 2.0: 4 port Hub –– M9408A PXIe RF Reflectometer: 300 kHz to 50 GHz Features –– Frequency range of 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz –– Wideband up to 26.5 GHz or 50 GHz bandwidth –– No software or embedded controller required –– Distances up to and beyond 1000 meters Customer values –– Achieve long RF paths –– Provides the benefit of low-loss optical fiber –– You do not need special software or hardware to operate –– Isolates electrical signals for you –– Eliminates mixing products from downconversion techniques 2 Optical Extenders for Instrumentation Product description The PXIe modular family of optical extenders—M9403A, M9404A, M9405A, M9406A, M9407A and M9408A—can be integrated with other test and automation modules in PXIe and Hybrid chassis offering the benefit of a modular, scalable, and upgradable system. The PXI format offers high performance in a small, rugged package. It is an ideal deployment platform for many automated test systems. A wide array of complementary PXI products are currently available, including: multimeters, waveform generators, local oscillators, digitizers, downconverters, and switch multiplexers. M9403A and M9404A PXIe Optical Transmitter and Receiver 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz The Keysight M9403A and M9404A work together to overcome high loss, long path RF/Microwave applications associated with antenna ranges, distributed RF requirements, earth stations, and applications requiring electrical isolation such as EMI chambers. It is a complete RF/Optical/RF path enabling signals from 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz to be transmitted across distances up to and beyond 1.5 kilometers. The PXI form factor enables use in any compliant PXI card cage and the modular form factor provides a scalable and upgradeable solution protecting your investment throughout the life of the platform. The M9403A is a 2-slot, 3U PXIe RF to optical converter, modulating the RF signal onto a 1550 nm single mode optical signal. The M9404A is a one-slot, 3U PXIe Optical to RF converter, demodulating the optical signal and delivering the recovered RF signal to the output connector. The M9403A and M9404A each offer optional, built in +27 dB or +24 dB amplifiers. M9405A PXIe RF amplifier 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz The Keysight Technologies M9405A is an RF/Microwave amplifier providing +27 dB of gain (Option F26) or +24 dB of gain (Option F50). Designed to support the M9403A and M9404A, the M9405A module offers the flexibility of applying the +27 dB or +24 dB of gain as a pre-amplifier to improve the noise figure or after the link to overcome the link conversion loss. The amplifier is also available as an option which can be integrated into either the M9403A, M9404A or both. The M9405A is a 1-slot, 3U PXIe RF amplifier operating from 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz (+27 dB or +24 dB) with a noise figure of 7 dB @ 26.5 GHz (Option F26) and 9 dB @ 50 GHz (Option F50). Designed for use with the M9403A and M9404A Optical Links, it can also be used as a standalone RF amplifier. 3 Optical Extenders for Instrumentation (continued) M9406A and M9407A PXIe Optical to USB 2.0 Extender and 4 port Hub The Keysight Technologies M9406A and M9407A is a complete USB 2.0 hub, optically extending the USB ports to enable USB device operation and access to test control at the remote measurement location. The USB extenders enable remote measurement set up and control. The M9406A and M9407A are both 2-slot, 3U PXIe cards providing fully functional USB 2.0 ports. Designed to complement the optically extended M9403A and M9404A providing USB enabled capability at the remote location, such as a keyboard, mouse, USB video adapter for monitor, power sensor, or E-Cal module. With this capability, remote instruments can be controlled or monitored. Calibrations can be performed from the remote location as well as power measurements useful in verifying RF power levels at the remote device. A two pair optical cable is required to support the transmit and receive path from both the remote and nearby modules. M9408A PXIe Reflectometer 300 kHz to 50 GHz The Keysight Technologies M9408A PXIe RF Reflectometer enables the full port extension of a vector network analyzer equipped with a configurable test set. When the two port device requires measurement ports, twenty feet or more, away from the analyzer, the M9408A can fully extend the measurement plane, delivering more power to the test device enabling full two port characterization of devices that could not be characterized using coaxial cables. The M9408A is a 2-slot, 3U PXIe RF Reflectometer designed to extend the RF ports of a vector network analyzer enabling two port device measurements to span hundreds of feet or more. 4 Specifications and Characteristics (Typical)1 M9403A and M9404A PXIe Optical Transmitter and Receiver Link performance1 Frequency range 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz Input power at compression (Option H02) 1 GHz 10 GHz 26.5 GHz 50 GHz Maximum input power M9403A +7 dBM (Option H01) -25 dBm (Option H02) Damage input power level M9403A +20 dBm (Option H01) -10 dBm (Option H02) Impedance 50 ohms @ 0.1 dB @ 1 dB -36 dBm -34 dBm -34 dBm -26 dBm -28 dBm -26 dBm -23 dBm -19 dBm @ 26.5 GHz @ 50 GHz ≥ 6 dB ≥ 8 dB ≥ 4 dB ≥ 6 dB Frequency response Option H01 Option H02 -31 dB -1 dB -37 dB -12 dB NF2 42 dB 43 dB RF connector Option F26 Option F50 3.5 mm 2.4 mm Return loss Source Receiver 1. Notes: Specifications for the family of OXI modules are nominal. Performance listed is only characteristic and intended as non-warranted information. Only a functional certificate is provided for the optical extenders product family. 2. The conversion loss of the link is the primary contributer to the NF results. Amplification is recommended to reduce NF 5 Specifications and Characteristics (Typical) Optical transmission distance vs frequency 55 Wavelength = 1550 nm Dispersion = 17.5 ps/nm/km Max Frequency, GHz 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 0 1 2 3 4 5 Fiber Distance, km Figure 1. Optical loss graph with fiber length from 26.5 to 50 GHz. Link performance Fiber type SMF 28 e optical Connector E2000 APC Temperature/drift Fiber dependent Bandwidth 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz full range available Optical wavelength 1550 nm Optical power out +5 dBm Maximum distance 1500 meters @ 26.5 GHz 1400 meters @ 50 GHz Number of PXI slots occupied M9403A M9404A 2-slot 1-slot Software None required Slot compatibility PXIe, PXI Hybrid 6 6 Specifications and Characteristics (Typical) (continued) Link M9045A AMP M9404A PXIe Optical Receiver module M9403A PXIe Optical Transmit module RF IN E/O RF OUT Fiber O/E M9403A Tx M9403A Tx M9404A Rx Figure 2. Typical link performance using the Keysight M9403A optical transmitter and M940A4 optical receiver with the M9405A amplifier. Link M9404A PXIe Optical Receiver module M9403A PXIe Optical Transmit module RF IN E/O M9403A Tx Fiber M9403A Tx RF OUT O/E M9404A Rx Figure 3. Typical link conversion loss using the Keysight M9403A optical transmitter and M9404A optical receiver without an amplifier. 7 Specifications and Characteristics (Typical) (continued) M9405A PXIe RF Amplifier Link performance Option F26 Frequency range Option F50 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz Input power at compression 1 GHz 10 GHz 26.5 GHz 300 kHz to 50 GHz @ 0.1 dB @ 1 dB -22 dBm -22 dBm -22 dBm -18 dBm -13 dBm -14 dBm 50 GHz NF3 7 dB 9 dB Gain ≥ +27 dB ≥ +24 dB Connector type 3.5 mm 2.4 mm Return loss ≥ 10 dB ≥ 5 dB @ 0.1 dB @ 1 dB -20 GHz -13 GHz Options F26 and F50 Power consumption 3W Number of PXI slots occupied 1-slot PXI slot compatibility PXIe, PXI Hybrid Maximum input power - 10 dBm Impedance 50 Ohms 3. The conversion loss of the link is the primary contributor to the Noise Figure results. Amplification is recommended to reduce Noise Figure. Figure 4. Typical Keysight M9405A amplifier characteristics 8 Specifications and Characteristics (Typical) (continued) M9406A and M9407A PXIe Optical to USB 2.0 Extender and 4-port Hub Data USB 2.0 hub Data rate 1.5 Mbps USB 1.0 12 Mbps USB 1.1 Optical data Wavelength 1310 nm Connector type SC Fiber type Single mode Number of PXI slots occupied 2-slow PXI slot compatibility PXIe, PXI Hybrid 9 480 Mbps USB 2.0 Specifications and Characteristics (Typical) (continued) M9408A PXIe RF Reflectometer Data Frequency range 10 MHz to 50 GHz 300 kHz to 45 MHz Impedance 50 ohms Connector type 2.8 mm Number of PXI slots occupied 2-slot PXI slot compatibility PXIe, PXI Hypbrid M9408A PXIe Optical RF Reflectometer M9404A Rx Test Coupler Arm Ref Coupler Arm Source RF in Source out Coupler thru Port 1 (extended) Figure 5. M9408A RF reflectometer. 10 (coupling values will degrade performance) Configuration and Ordering Information Software Platform Ordering Information The family of OXI modules—M9403A, M9404A, M9405A, M9406A, M9407A, and M9408—require no software for operation. The PXIe chassis provides module power. Once installed, they simply work. They can be used with and alongside other PXI modules such as an input attenuator for signal conditioning or paired with a signal source for transmission or signal analyzer for analysis. Additional Information Chassis slot compatibility: PXI system slot Accessories Model Description M9403A¹ PXIe Optical Transmitter: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz M9403A-H01 O/E Converter M9403A-H02 O/E Converter with Amplifier M9403A-F26 Frequency 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz M9403A-F50 Frequency 300 kHz to 50 GHz M9403A-CA3 Optical Cable 3 Meter E2000pc to E2000PC M9404A¹ PXIe Optical Receiver: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz M9404A-H01 O/E Converter M9404A-H02 O/E Converter with Amplifier M9404A-F26 Frequency 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz Model Description M9404A-F50 Frequency 300 kHz to 50 GHz M9018A PXI 18-slot chassis M9404A-CA3 Optical Cable 3 Meter E2000pc to E2000PC M9405A PXIe Amplifier: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz M9405A-H01 PXIe Amplifier: 300 kHz to 26.5 or 50 GHz M9404A-F26 Frequency 300 kHz to 26.5 GHz M9404A-F50 Frequency 300 kHz to 50 GHz M9406A¹ PXIe Optical to USB 2.0 M9404A-H01 PXIe Optical to USB 2.0 M9404A-CA3 Optical cable 3 meter M9407A¹ PXIe Optical to 4 port USB 2.0 Hub M9404A-H01 PXIe Optical to 4 port USB 2.0 Hub M9404A-CA3 Optical cable 3 meter LC to LC M9408A RF Reflectometer: 10 MHz to 50 GHz Figure 6. M9018A 18-slot chassis. Definitions for specifications 1. Need customer furnished single-mode optical fiber. Specifications describe the warranted performance of calibrated instruments that have been stored for a minimum of 2 hours within the operating temperature range of 0 to 55 °C, unless otherwise stated, and after a 45 minute warm-up period. Data represented in this document are specifications unless otherwise noted. Characteristics describe product performance that is useful in the application of the product. Characteristics are often referred to as Typical or Nominal values. –– Typical describes characteristic performance, which 80% of instruments will meet when operated over a 20 to 30 °C temperature range. Typical performance is not warranted. –– Nominal describes representative performance that is useful in the application of the product when operated over a 20 to 30°C temperature range. Nominal performance is not warranted. 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