Ortel Model 3688F Universal Laser Card, 1550 nm, 2 km

Applications


Video signal distribution to HFC CATV and FTTP nodes


Video overlay in passive optical networks (PON)

Features


Optimized RF integration of predistorter, amplifiers, and laser


Complete, efficient laser bias and TEC control circuitry


“Plug and Play?assembly reduces manufacturing costs


Compact shape fits into a variety of transmitter platforms


Shorter time-to-market due to modular design


Digital monitoring and control


Common, modular design provides easy future design upgrades to other options

- 1310 nm or 1550 nm

- WDM

- FTTX

Ortel’s Model 3688F Universal Laser Card (ULC) is a directly modulated (DM) 1550 nm transmitter subassembly that is optimized for CATV channel plans. It is designed to support traditional Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) applications, however its flexible design supports a variety of other networks such as Fiber-To-The-Premise (FTTP) using Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures.

The Ortel Universal Laser Card Model 3688 family of products is designed to support various CATV transmitter applications with a common platform. A 75W RF video input supports frequencies up to 870 MHz. Integrated within the ULC design is Ortel’s patented predistortion technology to provide outstanding performance with any of Ortel’s wide range of cooled broadband lasers. A 50W RF input supports frequencies up to 2600 MHz for FTTP, L-Band satellite, and wireless applications.

This RF core is further integrated with DC control electronics into a compact form factor that fits within the most popular transmitter housing form factors, thus providing performance, flexibility, modularity, and efficiency.