Satellite Link (EMLT-1550-SA)

Data Sheet

The QAMnet EMLT-1550-SA series of laser transmitters are designed to perform RF signal to optical conversion from 10MHz to above 3,000 MHz.

Product Overview

The QAMnet EMLT-1550-SA series of laser transmitters are designed to perform RF signal to optical conversion from 10MHz to above 3,000 MHz. EMLT-1550-SA series transmitters are low cost and high performance products that can be used for a 36-Channel QAM satellite signal distribution in optical fiber networks. It can also be a ideal transmission solution for any RF, microwave signal over fiber applications.

EMLT-1550-SA transmitters incorporate a broadband external modulator that allows the transmission frequency range to be extended beyond 3,000 MHz. With a narrow linewidth DFB laser source, it is capable of transmitting 65 km kilometers in single mode fiber, while maintaining a high CNR and excellent IM2 and IM3 performance. EMLT-1550-SA transmitters can be utilized in IF link, mobile signal link applications. QAMnet EMLT-1550-SA transmitters are available in two output power level versions: +6 dBm and +8 dBm.

Applications

  • HFC
  • RFoG
  • Satellite IF

Features

  • High Power DFB Laser
  • Broadband External Modulator
  • SBS suppression level to +13dBm
  • 65 km standard transmission range
  • Supports 36-Channel QPSK Satellite signal
  • MGC (Manual Gain Controls) RF Input Control
  • 10 - 3,000 MHz Modulation Bandwidth

Feature Name Description
Technical Specification
Laser Wavelength Range 1550 nm ± 10 nm, or customer specified
Transmission Range Up to 65 km in SMF-28 Fiber
Output Power Level 5.7 dBm min., 6.0 dBm typ.; 7.7 dBm min., 8.0 dBm typ.
Input RF Signal Level 10 to 20 dBmV
Operating Frequency Range 10 MHz to 3,000 MHz
Number of Output Ports 1 standard
Carrier to Noise Ratio (CNR) > 40 dBc (for 36 Channels SAT/IF)
Intermodulation Products < -40 dBc (for 36 Channels SAT/IF)
Noise Bandwidth 16 MHz
Third Order Distortion (IM3) -65 dB max.
SBS Suppression Level +10 dBm to +13 dBm
RF Connector F Connector (SMA optional)
Flatness in Frequency Range ±1.0 dB
Input Impedance 50 Ω
Input RF Return Loss 13 dB min.
Mechanical Specification
Operation Temperature Range 0°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature Range -40°C to +70°C
Power Supply 80 - 240 V, 43 - 63 Hz AC or 40 - 58 V DC (optional)
Power Consumption 50 W Maximum
Control / Monitoring DFB Laser Temperature and Current
Display Output Power Level, TEC temperature
Alarm Over Temperature , Over Current
Optical Connectors SC/APC or Customer Specified
Housing Dimensions 1RU 19”(W) x 14”(D) x 1.75”(H)

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