Foxcom Sat-Light X-Band Military Tx/RX IFL Optical Link System
X-Band transmit and receive operation from 7.25 to 8.4 GHz
X-Band Military Tx/RX IFL Optical Link System
Foxcom's Sat-Light X-Band fiberoptic interfacility links transmit and receive uplink and downlink signals in the 7.25─8.4 GHz range
between antennas and control rooms or NOCs. Foxcom's IFLs offer a high performance alternative to conventional coaxial-cabled
systems, reducing the need for waveguide and minimizing signal attenuation.
The Sat-Light IFLs function as a transparent link, transmitting all satellite modulation formats carrying an entire polarization on each
link. System limitations in using coaxial cable are overcome by the simplicity and performance of fiberoptic connections to provide
the highest levels in signal quality. Foxcom achieves this by using state of the art lasers to provide high efficiency, low noise analog
links.
A typical X-Band link consists of an optical transmitter that receives the RF signal, transmits it over a single mode fiber to an optical
receiver and reconverts the optical signal to RF. Foxcom's advanced fiberoptic technology reduces the attenuation, slope, phase
shift, and group delay maintaining extremely low levels over distances of up to 15 kilometers.
The X-Band's link cost effective high performance lasers produce negligible chirp and optical distortion, which is critical for long
distance links. The EAM monolithic design, versus connectorized component electro-optics, assures high performance along with
excellent reliability. The links are provided with test ports, status and fault LEDs, and gain controls.
GL952XU X-Band Optical Link
Features & Benefits
Optimized for Professional Satellite Applications
15Km Transmission Distance
Transmitter and Receiver Gain Control
Front Panel Test Port
Powerful Monitoring Features
Compatible with all 1st Generation SatLight Products
Foxcom's Sat-Light X-Band fiberoptic interfacility links transmit and receive uplink signals in the 7.8─8.4 GHz range between antennas and control rooms or NOCs. Foxcom's IFLs offer a high performance alternative to conventional coaxial-cabled systems, reducing the need for waveguide and minimizing signal attenuation. X-Band Uplink Datasheet
Ordering Information
GL952XU-T – Gold X-Band Uplink Transmitter
GL952XU-R – Gold X-Band Uplink Receiver
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GL952XU X-Band Optical Link [7.25─8.4 GHz], 3dB Optical Budget:
RF Specifications |
Units |
Typical |
Minimum |
Maximum |
|
Frequency Range |
GHz |
7.25─8.4 GHz |
|
|
|
Link Gain |
dB |
Adjustable |
0 |
0 |
|
Amplitude Response @ Unity Gain 7.25─8.4 GHz and 48 MHz |
dB |
±.70 ±.25 |
|
|
|
Gain Stability @ Constant Temp |
dB/24hr |
|
|
±0.15 |
|
SFDR |
dB/Hz |
|
100 |
|
|
CNR |
dB |
|
40 |
|
|
Noise Figure (NF) |
dB |
|
22 |
|
|
Output IP3 (OIP3) |
dB |
|
+15 |
|
|
Third Order Inter-Modulation [IMD] |
dBc |
Adjustable |
-55 |
-50 |
|
Group Delay Variation- linear 7.25─8.4 GHz |
ns |
0.5 |
|
|
|
Input Signal Range ─ Total Power |
dBm |
|
-45 |
-15 |
|
RF Output Signal Range ─ Total Power |
dBm |
|
-40 |
-5 |
|
Maximum Input without damage for 60 sec |
dBm |
|
|
+5 |
|
Input/Output Impedance |
Ohm |
50 |
|
|
|
TX/RX Input/Output VSWR @50 Ohm |
dB |
|
1.6:1 |
|
|
RF Connector Type Input/Output
Test Port |
|
SMA
SMA |
|
|
|
Test Port [front panel sample port] |
dB |
-20 |
-19 |
-21 |
Optical Specifications |
Units |
Typical |
Minimum |
Maximum |
|
Optical Power Output |
dBm |
|
-3 |
0 |
|
Optical Budget / Distance 6 dB optical budget |
dB/Km |
15Km@1550nm |
|
|
|
Optical Connector Types |
|
FC/APC |
|
|
|
Optical Wavelength |
nm |
1550/CWDM |
|
|
|
Electrical Specification |
|
|
|
|
|
Supply Voltage |
Vdc |
13 |
12.7 |
18 |
|
Supply Current [TX] |
Amps |
0.8 |
|
|
|
Supply Current (RX) |
Amps |
0.5 |
|
|
|
Physical Specifications |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Temperature Range |
|
|
-10 |
+55 |
|
Dimensions [D×W×H] |
|
RX: 5” x 5” x 1.5” TX: 5” x 5” x 3” |
|
|
Government, Defense and Military Satellite Communications, Secure Satcom Networks
