Product Specification 58 Uplander Way Culver City, CA 93 Tel: (31) -7975 sales@apichip.com Miniature, Ruggedized, GHz RF over Fiber Transmitter PRODUCT FEATURES Bandwidth.5 to GHz (with LNA); DC to 3 GHz (no LNA) Reconfigurable with and without LNA Noise Figure < 8 db (< db no LNA) at 1 GHz Very High Linearity, High intrinsic RF Gain, High RF Saturation MIL-STD tested for temperature, shock, vibration, barometric pressure, EMI Compact size includes low noise electronics and all optical components APPLICATIONS Broad band RF over fiber 1 m to 1 km Antenna remoting for wireless systems, electronic sensors, and networks RF over fiber systems that require robust, ruggedized, compact solutions High frequency phase interferometry RF systems DESCRIPTION This module is a miniature, ruggedized GHz analog RF over Fiber (RFoF) optical transmitter which is part of a high performance solution for RF remoting. It is a self-contained, compact module that includes ultra-low noise driver electronics, low RIN laser with shot noise performance, high performance modulator, and optional LNA. The transmitter can be operated either by an on/off switch using predefined settings or through a built-in GUI that enables the user to control all internal components (i.e. laser, modulator, and LNA operating parameters). The transmitter offers 5 MHz- GHz RF instantaneous bandwidth which, when coupled with APIC s high responsivity and linearity receivers, offers unmatched RFoF link performance. For applications that require high sensitivity and very low minimum detection signal threshold, use of the optional LNA is recommended. For applications that require higher linearity, the no-lna option is recommended. ORDERING INFORMATION MicroATx--L-WL-FL-FC FC = Fiber connector type (APC = FC/APC is standard) FL = Fiber length (in meters; standard is 1±.5 m) WL = Wavelength in nm (1,53 1,55 nm on ITU 1 GHz grid) L = with LNA (standard); N = No LNA = DC to GHz instantaneous bandwidth
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS Parameter Minimum Maximum Units Condition/Comments Storage Temperature -55 85 C Operating Temperature - 75 C Max RF 1 dbm With LNA installed dbm Without LNA Vcc 1 1 V Icc A ESD -5 5 V OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Condition/Comments Operational Wavelength λ 1,53 1,55 1,55 nm Factory ordered; ITU channel Optical Output Power 15 5 mw Factory setting; Modulator at quadrature Output power flatness Pflat -.5.5 db Over full temperature range; Modulator at quadrature Power Stability ΔP.5 db Over 1 hour period, constant temp Line Width 5 5 KHz RIN -18-17 db/hz At Factory Setting, no modulation From 5 MHz to GHz at Factory setting Side Mode Suppression 5 55 db At Factory Setting Laser Threshold 15 5 ma Optical Return Loss 3 5 db
RF SPECIFICATIONS with LNA Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Condition/Comments RF Bandwidth.5 GHz 3 db RF roll off RF Gain at 1GHz Grf 7 db NF 8 8.5 db At 1 GHz, with APIC ARX SFDR 11 11 db/hz /3 At 1 GHz, with APIC ARX IIP3.5 3 dbm At 1 GHz, with APIC ARX IIP 5 3 dbm At GHz, with APIC ARX P1dB - -3 db At 1GHz Phase Stability 1 deg Measured over 1 Hour at 1 GHz Return Loss S11 1 db From 5 MHz to GHz RF SPECIFICATIONS No LNA Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Condition/Comments RF Bandwidth DC 3 GHz 3 db RF roll off RF Gain at 1GHz Grf -1-8 db NF 3 db At 1 GHz, with APIC ARX SFDR 113 11 db/hz /3 At 1 GHz, with APIC ARX IIP3 19 dbm At 1 GHz, with APIC ARX IIP 53 dbm At GHz with APIC receiver P1dB 11 1 db No LNA, 1 GHz Phase Stability 1 deg Measured over 1 Hour at 1GHz Return Loss S11 1 db From DC to GHz 3
1 1 Noise Figure (db) 1 8 Gain (db) 1 8 5 1 15 5 5 1 15 5 Noise Figure, Micro ATX with LNA Gain, Micro ATX with LNA 35 IIP, Unit 5 99 SFDR-Unit 5 IIP (dbm) 3 5 15 1 5 SFDR (db-hz^(1/)) 98 97 9 95 9 93 8 1 9 8 1 IIP and SFDR for Micro ATX, with LNA IIP3, Unit 5 115 SFDR3, Unit 5 IIP3 (dbm) 5 3 1 SFDR (db-hz^/3) 11 113 11 111 5 1 15 11 5 1 15 IIP3 and SFDR3 for Micro ATX, with LNA
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Units Condition/Comments Height H 1.5 mm Length L 137 mm Not Including Snout Width W mm Electrical Connector (Power).1mm ID /5.5mm OD; 15V 1 A DC Source Package Heat Flow Package base Fiber Pigtail Length.93 1.3 m Polarization-maintaining fiber Pigtail Termination FC/APC SMF Fiber ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS (preliminary, qualification in progress) Parameter Minimum Maximum Units Condition/Comments Operating Temperature - +7 C Storage Temperature - +85 C Operating Humidity 8 % RH Shock G amplitude, 11 ms duration, 3 shocks each axis and each direction G MIL-STD-81G, Method 51., Procedure I, Operational Operational Vibration 3.5 Grms one hour each axis Grms Endurance Vibration 8.5 Grms one hour each axis Grms MIL-STD-81 Method 51., Category 1 MIL-STD-81 Method 51., Category 1 Barometric Pressure.11. atm Up to 5, ft. equivalent Radiated Emission (EMI), Electrical Radiated Emission (EMI), Magnetic Radiated Susceptibility (Electrical) Radiated Susceptibility (Magnetic) 7 dbµv/m 3 11 dbpt V/m 13 18 dbpt MIL-STD-1G, RE1, 1 KHz to.5 GHz MIL-STD-1G, RE11, 3 Hz to 1 KHz MIL-STD-1G, RS13, from 1 KHz to GHz MIL-STD-1G, RS11, from 3 Hz to 1 KHz 5