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.
Datasheet
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
Datasheet
Technical information
- Frequency: 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