DATASHEET | JULY 8, 2004
Microwave PIN Photodiode Receivers
The Ortel family of microwave photodiode receivers is ideally suited for
use in analog fiber-optic communications. With their wide bandwidth
and flat response, these devices are used in a wide array of
applications, including antenna remoting, timing and reference signal
distribution, measurement, delay lines, and two-way communications.
Several packaging styles are available for these microwave
photodiodes. The most basic package, the photodiode module, contains
the photodiode chip, optical fiber pigtail, and impedance-matched
electrical connections in a hermetically sealed unit. Of particular note is
the high optical return loss, which enables high-quality noise
performance for sensitive optical links.
In most cases, the basic photodiode module is integrated into a
complete receiver, packaged either as a flange-mount for extreme
environments, or as a plug-in for integration with Ortel’s System 10000
rack-mountable chassis and power supplies. Electronics within flange-
mount and plug-in receivers bias the photodiodes and monitor the dc
level of the optical input power, thus providing a fully integrated
microwave product.
Applications
ꢀAntenna Remoting
ꢀCellular and PCS networks
ꢀMilitary triband
communications
ꢀTracking, Telemetry and
Control (TT&C)
Performance Highlights
Features
ꢀHigh dynamic range
Min
Typical Max
Units
ꢀLong distance
communications
Wavelength
1290
-
1580
nm
ꢀ10 MHz to 20 GHz bandwidth
Optical Input Power
Standard
-
-
-
-
2
mW
mW
ꢀDual 1310 nm/1550 nm
High Power
15
window
Total Operating Current
Standard
ꢀY2K compliant, CE certified
-
-
100
+65
mA
High Power
Temperature Range
Frequency Range
-40
10
-
-
°C
20000 MHz
See following pages for complete specifications and conditions.
For more information on this and other products:
Contact Sales at Ortel 626-293-3400, or visit www.emcore.com.