RACK3000

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 RF Connectors Frequency Range TX RF Input Power Input IP3 at 18 GHz Input P1dB at 18 GHz Noise Figure SMA (female, 50Ω) 0.05 to 18 GHz +25 dBm, max +28 dBm, typical +25 dBm, typical 49 dB, typical 1550 ± 6 nm SC/APC +6 to +8 dBm