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VietnameseC-Band 3.4-7.1 GHz (500 MHz-7.5 GHz)
ViaLite‘s C-Band RF over fiber link covers 3.4 – 7.1 GHz, and has a full operational range of 500 MHz – 7.5 GHz. The range includes the ITU-R radio regulations frequency for fixed satellite – earth to space (7.075 GHz). The link is available as a rack chassis card, purple OEM module or black OEM module.
By removing the need to down-convert signals to an IF band, the link cuts running costs and reduces overall system costs. It can also boost reliability as there are fewer components in a system. The OEM modules have also been designed to use minimal power, resulting in lower running costs and total cost of ownership.
- C-Band 3.4 – 7.1 GHz
- Full frequency range covered by link is 500 MHz – 7.5 GHz
- No IF down conversion needed
- Up to 50 km range
- Rack chassis card or OEM module
- Monitoring and control available with an M&C HRC module
- 5-year warranty as standard
Product Inquiry
The ViaLiteHD C-Band Link is suitable for Satcom, Broadcast, Weather Radar, Wireless CCTV (5 GHz products), Telemetry and Defense applications.
It is used to transport C-Band signals from dishes to:
- Ground-station control rooms
- Broadcasters in the field
- Broadcast headends
- Outdoor broadcast trucks
- Weather radar
- Military
- Telemetry and tracking.
C-Band for Mil-Aero
L, S and C Tri-Band RF Over Fiber Link, 500 MHz to 7.5 GHz
Key Performance Features
- Tri-Band RF Over fiber design operates simultaneously across L, S and C Band
- Wideband design extends frequency capability from 500 MHz to 7.5 GHz
- Superior (SF) Dynamic Range: L-Band 110 dB, S-Band 108 dB, C-Band 105 dB
- Low Noise Figure: L-Band 11 dB, S-Band 16 dB, C-Band 23 dB, at +15 dB maximum gain settings
- Laser options available for DWDM multiplexing, as well as long distance link (LDL) transport >50 km
- Hot swappable 1U/3U ViaLite chassis rack card or OEM standalone module mechanical formats
- Low power draw (6 watts Tx, 3 watts Rx), high reliability design, comes with 5-year warranty.
Leading Benefits
- Cost effective native frequency solution – eliminates need for block up and down conversion
- Allows RF over fiber transport to be implemented with any existing Tri-Band antenna
- Ideal for high-dynamic-range and low noise figure applications
- Rack card format operates within standard ViaLite chassis and SNMP M&C – can coexist with other ViaLite RF cards – offering extreme flexibility to support multiple signal formats and frequency bands in a single frame platform.
Primary Applications
- Military Aerospace and Defense Electronic Telemetry Systems
- Government Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
- Satcom Teleport Ground Station Antenna Signal Distribution
- Remote Antenna Monitoring and Signal Processing.
The C-Band Link is available in two formats, each housing either the Tx or Rx module.
– Single rack chassis card
A fully populated 19” 3U ViaLiteHD rack chassis supports up to 26 links and accepts 13 RF cards, plus an SNMP card and dual power supply modules. A 1U chassis accepts three RF cards or two RF cards with an SNMP card.
– Purple OEM Module
A new purple OEM module has been designed and manufactured for C-Band Links to be built into equipment or for stand-alone use. This module is similar in outward design to ViaLite‘s Blue2 module.
– Black OEM Module
The Black OEM module covers a wide frequency range from 10 MHz to 6 GHz, has been designed with harsh environmental conditions in mind and is IP55 rated for outdoor use.
Purple OEM
| 50 Ohm C-Band | |
|---|---|
| Transmitter | HRT-C1-8T-09-G1310 (example) |
| Receiver | HRR-C1-8T-05-A (example) |
| Frequency range | 500 - 7500 MHz |
| Impedance, RF connector | 50 Ohm SMA |
| VSWR | 1:1.5 (typ) |
| Link gain (Tx gain / Rx gain), default | 0/15 dB (nom) |
| Tx gain adjustment range | 15.5 dB (typ) |
| Tx gain adjustment from default gain | -12 to 3.5 dB (typ) |
| Rx gain adjustment range | 15.5 dB (typ) |
| Rx gain adjustment from default gain | -9.5 to +25 dB (typ) |
| Gain adjustment step size Rx and Tx | 0.5 dB (typ) |
| Gain stability over temperature range | ±1 dB (max) |
| Nominal input signal / output signal | -15/0 dBm |
| P1dB input | -9 dBm (typ) |
| P1dB input, at maximum Tx gain | -4 dBm (typ) |
| IP3 input, at default gain | +3.2 dBm (typ) |
| Noise figure, at default gain | 21 @ 5 GHz dB (typ) |
| SFDR | 105 @ 5 GHz dB/Hz 2/3 (typ) |
| Maximum input power without damage | 15 dBm |
| LNB power | Internal 13/18 V (3.4 - 6 GHz) up to 700 mA (3.4 - 7.5 GHz) up to 350 mA |
| Optical connector | SC/APC |
| Laser type | DFB (Distributed feedback), thermo-electric cooled laser |
| Optical power output | 10 mW (typ) |
| Summary alarm output | Open drain alarm: OPEN: Alarm, CURRENT SINK: okay |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to +60 °C e |
| Storage temperature range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 95% non-condensing humidity |
e Datasheet parameters based on temperature range -10 °C to +50 °C, refer to user manual for performance parameters at -20 °C to +60 °C.
Rack Chassis Card
| 50 Ohm C-Band | |
|---|---|
| Transmitter | HRT-C1-8R-09-G1310 (example) |
| Receiver | HRR-C1-8R-05-A (example) |
| Frequency range | 500 - 7500 MHz |
| Impedance, RF connector | 50? SMA |
| VSWR | 1:1.5 (typ) |
| Link gain (Tx gain / Rx gain), default | 0/15 dB (nom) |
| Tx gain adjustment range | 15.5 dB (typ) |
| Tx gain adjustment from default gain | -12 to 3.5 dB (typ) |
| Rx gain adjustment range | 15.5 dB (typ) |
| Rx gain adjustment from default gain | -9.5 to +25 dB (typ) |
| Gain adjustment step size Rx and Tx | 0.5 dB (typ) |
| Gain stability over temperature range | ±1 dB (max) |
| Nominal input signal / output signal | -15/0 dBm |
| P1dB input | -9 dBm (typ) |
| P1dB input, at maximum Tx gain | -4 dBm (typ) |
| IP3 input, at default gain | +3.2 dBm (typ) |
| Noise figure, at default gain | 21 @ 5 GHz dB (typ) |
| SFDR | 105 @ 5 GHz dB/Hz? (typ) |
| Maximum input power without damage | 15 dBm |
| LNB power | Internal 13/18 V (3.4 - 6 GHz) up to 700 mA (3.4 - 7.1 GHz) up to 350 mA |
| Optical connector | SC/APC |
| Laser type | DFB (Distributed feedback), thermo-electric cooled laser |
| Optical power output | 10 mW (typ) |
| Summary alarm output | Open drain alarm: OPEN: Alarm, CURRENT SINK: okay |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to +60 °C e |
| Storage temperature range | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Humidity | 95% non-condensing humidity |
e Datasheet parameters based on temperature range -10 °C to +50 °C, refer to user manual for performance parameters at -20 °C to +60 °C.
C-Band Rack Plug-in
HRT-C1-8R-35-G1310
C-Band Transmitter 500MHz – 7.5GHz, 50 Ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Rack plug-in module, Wavelength 1310 nm
HRR-C1-8R-05-A
C-Band High input power Receiver, 500MHz – 7.5GHz, 50 Ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Rack plug-in module
HRT-C1-8R-39-FC34
C-Band Transmitter 500 MHz – 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Rack plug-in module
HRR-C1-8T-05-A
C-Band High Input Power Receiver. 500 MHz – 7.5 GHz. 50 Ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Rackplug-in module
Purple OEM Module
HRT-C1-8T-35-G1310
C-Band Transmitter 500 MHz to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Purple OEM, LNA/LNB Connector, 1310 nm
HRR-C1-8T-05-A
C-Band Receiver 500 MHz to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Purple OEM
HRT-C1-8T-39-FC34
C-Band Transmitter 500 MHz to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Purple OEM, LNA/LNB Connector, DWDM
HRR-C1-8T-00-A
C-Band Receiver 500 MHz to 7.5 GHz, 50 ohm SMA, Singlemode SC/APC, Purple OEM
C-Band Link Rack Chassis Card Datasheet (version HRx-C-DS-2)
C-Band Link Purple OEM Module Datasheet (version HRx-C-DS-2)
C-Band Link User Manual (version HRx-C-HB-3)
General ViaLiteHD RF Link Handbook (version HRx-HB-9)
