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Technical Optical RF Support Case Study

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In the RFoF and ODL industry, being a technology leader is not enough. Sure, potential and recurring customers benchmark the main providers against each other to see which technology fits their needs best. But it does not stop there. Once the sale is made or the pilot has started, a provider proves its true worth in the way problems are solved and service is provided. As RFOptic, we ensure that our solutions meet the requirements of our customers. Sometimes, this takes creative thinking and close cooperation with the technical support team of our customer.

Recently we designed a multilink custom solution. The deployment did not meet the customer’s strict requirements. There was a lot of time pressure, so we needed to help this customer as quickly as possible. We decided to locally purchase specialized equipment to make the necessary measurements and identify issues. Our engineers working closely together with the technical team of the customer to complete the measurement, conduct the calculations and identify the issue that was traced to the special cable connecting the modules. This joint localized approach allowed us to find the best solution to help the customer in very short time. The deployed system was reconfigured and met all the requirements.

The customer was impressed with our very fast response which is unparalleled in the market. We were able to do this, since we are a small and agile company which allows us to come up and implement creative solutions to help our customers.  As far as technical support goes, we work closely together with our dedicated distributors as well as the technical teams of our customers. This allows up to resolve issues quickly and efficiently, even when there are problems at system level.

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Want To Calculate Your Optimum Fiber Length and MDS? Use Our Link Gain Calculator!

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When considering using RF over Fiber, you want to stay within your optical and RF link budget. Therefore, you need to know what the maximum fiber length that you can use will be. To help you with your planning, we at RFOptic have developed a unique tool to not only calculate the fiber length, but also to determine the minimum detectable signal (MDS) that you can use.

The link gain calculator is (of course) useful for our existing customers who bought RFOptic’s programmable RF over Fiber products up to 6GHz.

For new customers that are considering using our RF over Fiber products, it will help them to simulate and calculate the deployment. This is especially useful for lab personnel as well as system integrators that are using fiber networks such as optical fibers, and optical splitters.

It is worth noting that RFOptic’s unique built-in Low Noise Amplifier enables customers to get noise figures of typically less than 6dB. Moreover, RFOptic unique 31.5dB digital attenuator in 0.5dB steps in the Tx and the Rx can be tuned to the desired link performances.

You are invited to try our Link Gain Calculator for RFoF products up to 6GHz.

For more information, feel free to contact us

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Getting Close Up and Personal with RFOptic’s Next Generation Programmable RFoF Solutions

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Programmable RFoF units – Bidirectional
Programmable RFoF units – Bidirectional

Earlier this year, RFOptic has launched its next-generation programmable RFoF solutions. They come in three versions that operate from 500 kilohertz up to 2.5GHz, 3GHz and 6GHz. A version with Bias-T that supports GPS applications is also available. In the video below, you can see that all versions have the same small form factor.

Let’s have a closer look at all the components that make up an RFoF set. Each set is made of Tx and Rx modules, 2 AC/DC adapters, fiber patch cable, 2 USB cables, and a USB drive.

  • The T-module is used to convert radio frequency signals (that are input) to converter, to optical signal.
  • The Tx module at the far end, is used to take in the fiber signal, optical signals, and output the RF signals.
  • The patch cable is provided so that the user can test the units before a field deployment in their labs.
  • The 3 USB cables are provided so that the user can simultaneously connect to both of the units from the data connectors.

The user interface allows the capability to connect to both of the devices at the same time. Through this interface, the user can set up and modify the S21 system gain, the P1dB compression point, as well as few other parameters such as optical power, LED indication and module information – either locally or remotely.

Furthermore, the RFoF link has full diagnostic capability including Tx, Rx and complete link test (Optical and RF). All these do not only save test equipment costs, but also provide real-time diagnostic of deployed links.

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RFOptic’s Presence at the IBC 2017 Was a Great Success!

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RFOptic at IBC 2017

Recently, RFOptic attended the IBC 2017 to meet existing and new customers, strategic partners and distributors. Since we are a leading provider of RF over Fiber & Optical Delay Line solutions, it was a given that we would be attending this world’s leading media, entertainment and technology show.

The IBC 2017, which celebrated its 50th anniversary, was highly successful with a record attendance of over 57,000 visitors. The IBC Exhibition covered fifteen halls across the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam and hosted over 1,700 exhibitors spanning the creation, management and delivery of electronic media and entertainment.

At the event, RFOptic had 45 meetings with AV and Satcom integrators as well as wireless cameras and microphones companies who showed an interest in our RFoF and ODL solutions that are already used by Tier 1 and other enterprises active in the broadcast, audio and video sector as well as in the telecom, aerospace, governmental, and research labs industries.

We also introduces our two recent offerings:

  1. Our innovative compact bidirectional (2 way) RF over Fiber (RFoF) transceiver which is comprised of an uplink of Tx and Rx (at 1550nm) and a downlink of Tx and Rx at 1310nm, and
  2. Our controllable RF over Fiber (RFoF) OEM cardswhich offer an excellent solution for companies who need to add an RF over Fiber capability to their portfolio.

We also met potential distributors and integrators for strategic partnerships and cooperation, and met several of our competitors to discuss mutual interests.

We will be attending the next IBC, so come and meet us again at the IBC 2018 that will take place September 13-17, 2018 in the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam.

Meet Us at IBC 2017 to Learn How RFOptic’s RFoF and ODL Solutions Can Help You

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Since we are a leading provider of RF over Fiber & Optical Delay Line solutions, it is a given that we will attend the upcoming IBC 2017 in the RAI in Amsterdam. This leading media, entertainment and technology show allows us to meet existing and new customers to inform them about our latest offerings.

Our RFoF and ODL solutions are already used by Tier 1 and other enterprises active in the broadcast, audio and video sector as well as in the telecom, aerospace, governmental, and research labs industries. They opt for our RF over Fiber modules (RFoF) since these are suitable for any application where cables are not sufficient, especially when high performance is required. Our RFoF products are programmable and offer the best cost performance ratio, featuring noise figure of 6dB and gain link of around 40dB. Click here to find out more.

We will also be introducing two recent offerings:

  • Our innovative compact bidirectional (2 way) RF over Fiber (RFoF) transceiver is comprised of an uplink of Tx and Rx (at 1550nm) and a downlink of Tx and Rx at 1310nm. The transceiver employs WDM technology to use only 1 fiber link instead of 2. These programmable bidirectional RF over Fiber (RFoF) units are especially suitable for remote antennas communication, Satcom, 4G LTE, and broadcast.

Programmable RFoF units – Bidirectional
Programmable RFoF units – Bidirectional

  • Our controllable RF over Fiber (RFoF) OEM cards offer an excellent solution for companies who need to add an RF over Fiber capability to their portfolio. The cards are easy to customize to fit the specific requirements of an OEM and are designed to operate using a flexible DC supply voltage from 5 to 12 Volts. These small size analog RFoF cards, either Tx or Rx, come as a board with optical, RF connector and DC interface. A control/diagnostic port is available in a small size micro USB interface on board. Our programmable RFoF OEM cards are especially suitable for audio and video solutions that required RF over Fiber technology.

Controllable RFoF OEM card

Come meet us at IBC 2017, we will be there September 17 – 19, 2017. To schedule a meeting, contact Mr. Oz Abramson at oz@rfoptic.customcode.co.il or visit our website rfoptic.customcode.co.il. See you at IBC!

About RFOptic

RFOptic is a leading provider of RF over Fiber (RFoF) and Optical Delay Line (ODL) solutions. For the last 20 years, its team of industry veterans has been developing, designing and integrating superior quality technology for a wide range of RFoF and ODL solutions. The solutions are deployed at various industries, including broadcasting, aviation, automotive, and defense. RFOptic offers its customers and OEMs various off-the-shelf products, as well as custom-made solutions optimized for a wide range of RFoF products at affordable prices and with a quick turnaround. RFOptic makes it its mission to help its customers to turn innovation into real business by providing them with the highest quality, cutting edge RFoF solutions as well as customized solutions based on individual requests and objectives.