DATA SHEET – MAY 2008

Applications

Microwave Test Cell Antenna

Signal Remoting

Microwave Data Links

Broadband Delay-Line and

Signal Processing Systems

Frequency Distribution Systems

Features

Integrated externally modulated

transmitter

0.05 – 18 GHz bandwidth

High dynamic range

1 RU rack mount package

Front panel RF and optical

connections

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.

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

RF Connectors

SMA (female, 50

Ω)

Frequency Range

0.05 to 18 GHz

TX RF Input Power

+25 dBm, max

Input IP3 at 18 GHz

+28 dBm, typical

Input P1dB at 18 GHz

+25 dBm, typical

Noise Figure

49 dB, typical

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