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GPS Over Fiber

The GPS Over Fiber Link by Optical Zonu provides a simple, cost-effective and reliable RF connection between the GPS antenna and receivers in those instances where coaxial cable is impractical. Each link is wideband and supports any of the global GPS frequencies – current or future.

Features:

Supports GNSS, Galileo, GLONASS
Compact Packaging: 3 x 5 x 1.25 in. @ ¾ lb
-20ºC to +65ºC TOP Range
Provides +5 VDC DC Bias for the GPS Antenna
No RF Sensitivity Impact
Patented Optical Antenna Alarm Reporting
20 dB Gain Supports Optical Splitting for GPS Distribution
Laser Conforms to Class 1 Emission Level and IEC-825 (EN 60825) standard

Options:

Extended Temperature from -40ºC to +85ºC
Output 1 x 2 RF Splitter
Multimode Fiber Compatibility
+12 VDC Antenna Power
Diagnostics and control function through digital Serial interface (I2C)

Applications:

Cellular Network Sync
Data Network Timing
Public Safety Networks
Communications System Sub Components
Shipboard RF distribution

Technical information

Frequency Range

1.1 - 1.8 GHz

Noise Figure

18dB

Gain

20dB(16dB with 1x2 RF output)

Group Delay

<1 ns Components + 4.9 nx/m fiber length

RF Input

-20 dBm Max

Input/Output Impedance

50 Ohm

Input/Output VSWR

1.5:1, 2.0:1 Max

Power Supply Voltage

+12 VDC

Power Supply Current TX

240 mA, 320 mA Max

Antenna Power

+5 VDC, 50 mA ; (+12VDC Option)

Laser Optical Output Power

2 mW, 4 mW Max

Transmitter Operating Wavelength

1310nm

Fiber

Single Mode(Multimode Option)

Connectors

RF SMA(F) ; Optical SC/APC,FC/APC,Optional SC for Multimode ; DC 9 Pin D-Sub

Dimensions

3" (76.2mm) x 5" (127mm) x 1.22" (31mm)

LEDs

Transmitter: Green - Power On,Laser OK; Red - Laser Failure ; Yellow - Antenna Failure; Receiver: Green-Power On; Red-Received Optical Power Low