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RFoF1P

TDS RFoF1P System

RFoF1P is a 1-port RF-over-Fiber link based on our active photonic TDS probe technology. It is a miniature electrically fully isolated RF-over-Fiber probe link operating in the 100kHz – 10 GHz frequency range. It is an excellent solution for applications where traditional coaxial measurement cables and other galvanic connections to the DUT are not possible or not desirable. An RFoF1P system consists of a miniaturized electro-optical media converter (SMA to optical fiber) and a standard TDS remote unit (optical fiber to 3.5mm). The miniature media converter employs power over fiber, i.e., does not require external or battery power and can be customized and miniaturized further for OEM applications.

RFoFP1 system

System

TDS RFoF1P is composed of one RFoF1P and a TDS Remote Unit. 

Applications

The TDS RFoF1P system is optimized RF signal transmission over fiber optics in EM-hostile and EM-sensitive environments:

  •  Over-the-Air performance 
  • Antenna correlation measurements
  • Signal and power integrity
  • MRI signal links
  • EMP/ESD/Lightning test
  • Low-noise, long-distance interconnects
  • Timing, and frequency reference
Basic Configuration

The basic configuration of a TDS RFoF1P system is composed of:

TDS Remote Unit

TDS Remote Unit specifications:

  • input: TDS MU8 optical interconnect
  • output: 3.5mm RF connector
  • frequency range: 100kHz (10Hz) to 10 GHz
  • dynamic range: > 130 dB
  • P1dB: > 0dBm
  • return loss: > 10 dB
  • power and control: USB
TDS RFoF1P

Specifications of the TDS RFoF1P transducer:

  • frequency range: 100 kHz to 10 GHz
  • dynamic range: -120 dBm - ≥0dBm
  • electrical size: 8 × 8  × 5 mm3
  • transducer housing size:  16 × 16 × 90  mm3
Software TDS RFoF1P comes with a remote control capability via SCPI commands over the USB link for measurement and test automation.
Calibration Calibration is performed in SPEAG's ISO17025-certified calibration laboratory.
Verification VNA S21 measurement
Standard Compatibility

TDS RFoF1P can be used for tests in compliance with:

  •  IEC TR 63098-1 
Unique Features  

Frequency range

Active optical technology

Time-Domain

Traceable

wide frequency range 100 kHz - 10 GHz

non-disturbed signal transmission with unparalleled dynamic range

flat wideband  RF signal transmission

sole RFoF transducer with a traceable calibration on the market

Benefits  

Wide-band sensors

Miniature transducer


Fully isolated using optical technology

Traceable calibration

ability to cover all mobile communications bands with one transducer

enables accurate antenna correlation measurements with minimal influence on radiation pattern, no parasitic pickup full signal integrity

no disturbance of the measurement from the transducer on the device under test.

delivering calibrated datasheet-ready results

Compatibility DASY8 Module R&D
Product History see Product Lifetime

 
 
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