RF over Fiber Components

RFoF

RF over Fiber (RFoF) Components

 

MACOM RFoF Optical Components

MACOM's product line for RFoF includes high-frequency optical components which are designed for various applications such as Distributed Antenna System (DAS), radar and satellite remoting, aerospace and defense, free space optics, and test and measurement. MACOM's solutions feature advanced laser diode and photodiode technologies, which can handle bandwidths up to 70 GHz.

Advantages:

  • High Bandwidth: Capable of supporting wide frequency ranges, making it suitable for various applications
  • Low Loss: Optical fiber transmission reduces signal loss compared to traditional RF transmission methods
  • Immunity to Electromagnetic Interference: Optical fibers are not affected by electromagnetic interference, ensuring cleaner signal transmission
  • Compact and Lightweight: Optical fiber systems are generally more compact and lighter than their RF counterparts

Key Features:

  • High volume, reliable and reputable US based laser and photodiode manufacturer
  • High bandwidth, outstanding responsivity, excellent linearity and low noise

Applications:

  • Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
  • 5G/6G Fronthaul and Backhaul
  • Antenna Extenders and Repeaters
  • Satellite and Radar Communications
  • Optical Delay Lines
  • GPS Repeaters

 

RFoF Featured Products

Optical Components

MACOM provides high performance optical transmitters and receivers.

Whether you're building for aerospace, defense, telecom, or test and measurement, MACOM provides the performance, reliability, and support to accelerate your innovation.

MALP-A6A-14

Optical Transmitter

  • 1310nm, 10GHz of bandwidth
  • 10mW of optical output power
  • Industry-leading SFDR and RIN specifications 
  • Standard industry packaging for drop-in replacement

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MARP-MP10A

Optical Receiver

  • 1200nm-1650nm, 10GHz of bandwidth
  • 10mW of optical input power
  • 0.9A/W of responsivity 
  • Standard industry packaging for drop-in replacement 

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