Linear Photonics Products
Experts in the Field of RF-Over-Fiber
Optimizing RF-Over-Fiber
MACOM’s Linear Photonics product line provides state-of-the-art RF and microwave photonic links for systems from DC to >60 GHz. MACOM can meet your RF photonic needs from receivers and transmitters to the entire link. Applications include signal transport, EW systems, antenna remoting, radar simulation, interfacility links (IFLs) and distribution of precision time and frequency referenece signals. Systems are designed to meet environmental requirements from laboratories to the harsh environments of naval, avionic and space deployments.
MACOM’s Linear Photonics product team designs, develops and manufactures state-of-the-art RF-over-fiber components, modules and systems. The team has the capability to design component, modular, and system-level products to meet the needs of your specific applications. We support the entire development and manufacturing process from conception, design, qualification and into volume production. MACOM’s Linear Photonics systems have been developed for everything from commercial usage to Hi-Rel space and military usage.
Capabilities
- High fidelity and transparent RF/microwave photonic links incorporating directly and externally modulated technologies to address a wide range of RF frequencies and performance requirements
- Module and sub system designs can include Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFA), precise fiber delay lines, multi-path phase alignment and CWDM/DWDN functionality providing increased system flexibility and capabilities
- RF, optical and packaging design services
- Optical fiber splicing, fiber spooling, fiber alignment and attachment, hybrid chip-and-wire assembly and large product/system assembly
- Optimization for both performance and environmental requirements, including RF analog testing up to 80 GHz, optical testing, optical spectrum measurement, temperature shock, temperature cycling, vibration testing,thermal-vacuum testing and radiation hardness testing (Additional testing is performed off-site as required)
Products at a Glance
Modules
| Product | Description | Center Wavelength | Modulation Bandwidth | Optional LNA | Package | Gain Max | RF Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiLink | 4 GHz Fiber Optic Links | 1310 / 1550 nm | up to 4 GHz | No |
2” x 3” x 0.8” |
15 dB | up to 4 GHz |
| Extended DiLink | 18 GHz Fiber Optic Links | 1310 / 1550 nm | up to 18 GHz | No |
2.34” x 4.84” x 0.9” |
-20 dB | up to 18 GHz |
| Xi-Mod | 26 GHz Fiber Optic Links | 1550 nm | up to 26 GHz | Yes |
6.25” x 3.25” x 1.0” |
N/A | 26 GHz |
| QMOD | 50 GHz Fiber optic links | 1550 nm | up to 50 GHz | Yes |
7.25” x 3.25” x 1.6” |
N/A | 50 GHz |
| Th-Mod | 70 GHz Fiber Optic Links | 1550 nm | up to 70 GHz | Yes |
6.25” x 3.25” x 1.0” |
N/A | 70 GHz |
| VPX Transmitter |
Open VPX Fiber Optic Link |
1550 nm | up to 50 GHz | Yes |
6.299” x 3.937” x 0.903” |
-25 dB | 50 GHz |
| TimeLink DL | Time Standard Distribution Over Fiber Links | 1550 nm | 1 - 2000 MHz | ALC included | Single-Wide: 2.3" x 1.66" x 9.06" Double-Wide: 5.58" x 1.66" x 9.06" |
N/A | 1 - 2000 MHz |
*Package size to be optimized to fit smaller form factor and have less weight.
Rack Mount Units - On Time, IFL
| Product | Description | RF Bandwidth | Optical Wavelength |
|---|---|---|---|
| IFL | InterFacility Link Rack Systems | N/A | n/A |
| IFL-DL | DiLink Plug-In Modules | 0.1 - 3.4 GHz | 1310/1550 nm |
| IFL-XiMod | 26 GHz Fiber Optic Links | 0.05 - 26.5 GHz | 1550 nm |
| Time over Fiber | InterFacility Link Systems | 0.001-0.1 & 1.0 - 4.0 GHz | 1310/1550 nm |
| On-Time PPS | Autonomously Synchronized Time Distribution | 10 GHz | 1550 nm |
| High Density Platform | Blind Mate Enclosures for Shipboard RF over Fiber | 0.05 - 20 GHz | 1310/1550 nm |
| EDFA | Optical Amplifier | N/A | 1550 nm |
| Passive Optical Modules | N/A | N/A |
Components
MACOM manufactures a wide range of component photoreceivers with wide bandwidths up to 30 GHz. Using a hybrid manufacturing process allows for customize RF bandwidth and fiber and connector requirements. Please contact us for more information.
MPR0020
20GHz Microwave Photonics Receiver
The MPR0020 Microwave Photonics Receiver extends link response to greater than 20 GHz via direct optical-to-electrical RF conversion for signal remoting, communications, radar and information processing applications.
APRR530
Amplified Microwave Photonics Receiver
The APRR530 Amplified Photo Receiver consists of a broadband microwave InGaAs PIN photodiode internally matched to a low noise post amplifier, providing 14 dB gain from 0.5 to 30 GHz. The amplifier is matched directly to the diode output, improving system ripple response and noise figure.
Modules
Standard transmitter and receiver modules are available for operation up to 50 GHz. Customized solutions are available for higher frequencies. Options are available for extended temperature use, RF amplification, and optical amplification.
DiLink
4 GHz Fiber Optic Links
Directly Modulated Fiber Optic Links provide high performance transmission of wideband RF signals up to 4 GHz over optical fiber. Featuring high reliability and small size, the DiLink transmitter and receiver modules are easily integrated into communications systems for a variety of applications including antenna remoting, radio-over-fiber, network infrastructure and multicarrier/subcarrier multiplexed analog transport.
Extended DiLink
18 GHz Fiber Optic Links
Directly Modulated Fiber Optic Links provide high performance transmission of wideband RF signals up to 18 GHz over optical fiber. Featuring high reliability and small size, the Extended DiLink transmitter and receiver modules are easily integrated into communications systems for a variety of applications including antenna remoting, radio-over-fiber, network infrastructure and multicarrier/subcarrier multiplexed analog transport.
Xi-Mod
26 GHz Fiber Optic Links
MACOM’s Xi-Mod Transmitter and Receiver modules provide a complete solution for transporting wide bandwidth microwave signals over optical fiber. Optimized for frequencies up to 26 GHz, these links are used for many applications such as antenna distribution, electronic warfare (EW) systems, radar, sensors, and satellite communications (SATCOM).
QMOD
50 GHz Fiber Optic Links
The Qmod is a high performance Fiber Optic Link with bandwidth to 50 GHz for antenna remoting, sensor systems, EW applications, and millimeterwave distribution.
Th-Mod
High Bandwidth Th-Mod Optical Transmitter
Part # MATT-60M
MACOM’s state-of-the-art Th-Mod transmitter and receiver modules offer up to 70 GHz bandwidth, making them ideal for antenna remoting and other RFoF applications. These modules provide a complete solution for transporting wide bandwidth signals over optical fiber, with a compact form factor that can be tailored to customer requirements. The Th-Mod modules provide a low noise, high linearity link with unrivaled performance and dynamic range.
VPX Transmitter
Part# MAVT-50C1
MACOM’s Open VPX RFoF solution is designed for 3U conductively cooled VPX and SOSA applications. These modules provide up to 50 GHz of bandwidth over single mode fiber, making them suitable for antenna remoting, antenna distribution and other RFoF applications. They are available as custom-designed 3U conductively cooled modules, including transmitters, receivers or transceivers.
TimeLink DL
TimeLink DL Modules provide point-to-point time and frequency standard distribution over single mode fiber. Point-to-multipoint distribution is available using Interfacility Link (IFL) Timelink Products.
Rack Mount Units
IFL
InterFacility Link Rack Systems
IFL Rack Subsystems provide high density, high reliability, interchangeable interfacility communications links in a standard 1RU chassis. Applications include signal and antenna distribution, communications, radar, testing, campus networking, precision time and frequency distribution, delay lines, and information processing.
IFL-DL
DiLink Plug-In Modules
DiLink Plug-In Modules provide high density, high reliability, interchangeable interfacility communications links for use in our 1RU IFL chassis. Applications include signal and antenna distribution, communications, radar, testing, and campus networking.
IFL-XiMod
26 GHz Fiber Optics Links
IFL Xi-Mod Transmitter and Receiver plug-in modules provide high density, high reliability, interchangeable RF over Fiber links for use in our 1RU IFL chassis. Optimized for frequencies up to 26 GHz, these links are used for many applications such as antenna distribution, electronic warfare (EW) systems, radar, sensors, and satellite communications (SATCOM).
EDFA
Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier
The Erbium Doped Fiber Amplifier module will accept C-Band optical signals in, amplify them, and provide up to 8 optical outputs for signal distribution to multiple locations.
Time-over-Fiber
Interfacility Link Systems
Time-over-Fiber (ToF) modules provide point-to-point and point-to-multipoint interfacility time standard distribution over single mode fiber. These modules plug directly into the InterFacility (IFL) Rack System. Up to 6 independent hot-swappable modules can be accommodated in a single 1RU enclosure.
On-Time Pulse-Per-Second
Autonomously Synchronized Time Distribution
On-Time PPS fiber optic links provide remote locations with a 1PPS output signal, autonomously synchronized to the local transmitter up to 25 km away.
Passive Optical Modules
Autonomously Synchronized Time Distribution
Optical splitters, combiners, taps, Wavelength Division Multiplexers (WDM) and other passive optical modules are available. Custom modules are available.
Custom
MACOM has extensive capabilities to develop custom and modified/upscreened COTS products. Examples include custom components, modules, and systems, customized functions, OEM products, and unique packaging for unusual footprint, small size, low power, outdoor environments, and harsh environments.
High Density Platform
High Density Platform is a 3RU rack mount enclosure with redundant power supplies, featuring high density, hot-swappable front-access modules with blind mate optical and RF connections.