RFOptic, a provider of RF over fiber (RFoF) and optical delay line (ODL) solutions, announced that it launched its 8.0 GHz RFoF link to meet the demand of customers to have a compact, relatively low-cost solution up to 8 GHz, which covers the demand for 7.1 GHz 5G band and C-band applications.
“At the request of our customers, we have extended our range of programmable RFoF links for frequencies up to 8 GHz. This enables our customers to operate in the 7.125 to 8.400 GHz band, also referred to as the “golden band for 6G”, stated Dr. Avner Sharon, CEO and CTO at RFOptic. “It allows operators to balance capacity and coverage effectively without excessive infrastructure costs. They will be able to increase network capacity and improve coverage.”
“With this new offering, we have expanded the bandwidth of our programmable links from 6GHz to 8GHz to meet the many applications that require higher bandwidth.” added Dr. David Gabbay, VP R&D at RFOptic. “Our 8 GHz links are especially suitable for customers looking for 5G as well as C-Band applications. Thanks to its programmable flexibility and added bandwidth, it is also an excellent option for applications such as satcom, DAS, Radar, ODL and remote antenna.”
RFOptic’s RF over Fiber 8GHz link operates between 500 MHz to 8 GHz, providing long-distance RF signal transport over Single Mode Fiber, which is commonly used for applications in L, S and C-Bands, such as RFoF for point-to-point, Wi-Fi, 5G cellular and testing, DAS and remote antenna. Its compact design and low power consumption make it ideal for standalone and subsystem applications. Modules are available with FC/APC or with SC/APC optical and SMA RF connectors. Each 8.0 GHz link has a transmitter (Tx) and a receiver (Rx) module, which may be controlled via the RFOptic Configuration tool app. The app provides access to settings, features and diagnostic parameters. The software tool can activate built-in temperature compensation algorithms, RF level monitoring and Automatic Level Control as well as BIT and RF link test diagnostics. A troubleshooting guide and log file features simplify troubleshooting in the field and allow effective remote tech support. Apart from advanced 5G and 6G, other applications include drone control and video telemetry, DAS 5G coverage extension into buildings, tunnels and other shielded areas. The RFoF 8 GHz link can be used a standalone or a group of links in enclosures.
For more information, download the datasheet or contact your local distributor or RFOptic directly.