DATA SHEET – MAY 2008 Integrated Microwave Transmitter RACK3000 0.05 – 18 GHz, 1550 nm Externally Modulated Transmitter The Emcore RACK2501 is an integrated, 1 RU high-performance transmitter with guaranteed performance over the 0.05 – 18 GHz frequency band. It incorporates a high dynamic range externally modulated transmitter and provides +6 dBm minimum of optical output power. Applications Microwave Test Cell Antenna Signal Remoting Microwave Data Links Broadband Delay-Line and Signal Processing Systems Frequency Distribution Systems The unit can be used to construct transparent optical links for microwave test cell antenna remoting, microwave signal distribution, microwave delay lines, point-to-point data links and other applications where it is necessary to transport RF and microwave signals over long distances without signal degradation. The unit operates at a nominal optical wavelength of 1550 nm. Specifications Electrical Features Integrated externally modulated transmitter 0.05 – 18 GHz bandwidth RF Connectors SMA (female, 50Ω) Frequency Range 0.05 to 18 GHz TX RF Input Power +25 dBm, max Input IP3 at 18 GHz +28 dBm, typical High dynamic range Input P1dB at 18 GHz +25 dBm, typical 1 RU rack mount package Noise Figure 49 dB, typical Front panel RF and optical connections Optical Wavelength 1550 ± 6 nm Connectors SC/APC TX Optical Output Power +6 to +8 dBm Optical Power Stability <± 0.5 dBm over temperature and time Physical Configuration Self Contained 1 RU Housing, 19” Rack Dimensions 1.75” H x 17” W x 14” D Operating/Storage Temperature 0°C to +50°C Power Requirements 110 VAC @ 50W Interface and Control Front Panel Indicators Power, Link Status LED For more information on this and other products: Contact Sales at Emcore 626-293-3400, or visit www.emcore.com RACK3000 DATA SHEET – MAY 2008 Optical Characteristics Parameter Wavelength Optical Output Power Connector Return Loss Optical Connector Type Symbol λ PL - Condition Min 1530 6 60 FC/APC Typ 1550 7 -- Max 1565 8 -- Unit nm dBm dB Note: In order to prevent reflection-induced distortion degradation, the laser should be connected to an optical cable having a return loss of at least 55 dB for discrete reflections and 30 dB for distributed reflections. RF Characteristics Parameter RF Input Impedance RF Return Loss 2nd Harmonic Suppression 1 dB Compression Point RF Connector Condition Min 9.5 RF input 0 dBm Typ 50 15 -60 +25 Max -45 Unit Ω dB dBc dBm SMA (Female) Type Link Performance (Measured with 0 dBm TX RF Input and 0 dBm Optical Receiver Input) Parameter Link Gain Gain Variation Input IP3 Noise Figure Spurious Free Dynamic Range Symbol G IIP3 NF SFDR Condition @ 10 GHz 50 MHz to 18 GHz @10 GHz @ 10 GHz @ 10 GHz Typ -42 7 +28 49 98 Unit dB dB dBm dB dB/Hz2/3 Ordering Information RACK3000 Laser Safety Class IIIb Laser Product FDA/CDRH Class IIIb laser product. All transmitter versions are Class IIIB laser products per CDRH, 21 CFR 2040 Laser Safety requirements. All versions are Class 3B laser products per IEC*60825-1:1993. Maximum Power = 8 dBm Caution: Use of controls, adjustments and procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure. *IEC is a registered trademark of the International Electrotechnical Commission. EMCORE 2015 West Chestnut Street Alhambra, California 91803-1542 Tel: 626-293-3400 Fax: 626-293-3428 www.emcore.com For more information on this and other products: Contact Sales at Emcore 626-293-3400 or visit www.emcore.com © Copyright 2008, Emcore Corporation