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LegacyPlus 7-OR Return Path Transmitter
Replacement/Upgrade Transmitter Modules for Philips/MX 7-OR DiamondPoint HFC Nodes
FP, DFB (1310 or 1550nm) or CWDM (ITU-grid 1470-1610nm) return path optical transmitters
Compatible with the installed base of Philips/Magnavox 7-OR DiamondPoint HFC optical nodes
Performs significantly better than or equal to the original OEM modules
Reduced laser clipping in VoIP deployments via DFB or CWDM module replacement of FP lasers
Ideal for systems undergoing “node splitting” for return path segmentation purposes
Low cost alternative to DWDM transmitters, digital reverse & other node segmentation methods
RF test point (-10 dB) & Plug-in pad attenuator facilitate easy adjustment of RF Input drive level
Convenient DC test point scaled to Optical Output power (1V/mW)
Low power consumption & good heat dissipation for increased service life and reliability
Field proven since 1999: Olson Tx & Rx modules successfully deployed in 1000’s of nodes worldwide
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The
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (OTI )
LegacyPlus series of Replacement & Upgrade Modules for Installed HFC Optical Nodes
is a high performance, low cost, field proven group of custom engineered products specifically designed to upgrade the functional-
ity of installed optical nodes from many major manufacturers by dramatically increasing upstream or downstream bandwidth without
having to replace optical nodes or deploy extra fiber, 1550nm ITU grid
DWDM
lasers, baseband digital reverse modules, or other
expensive return path segmentation technologies.
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. ( OTI)
LegacyPlus 7-OR Return Path Trans-
mitter Modules
have been specifically designed so that node modules can
be replaced, if needed, with any module or unit of the same type and the
same optical and electrical specifications from Philips/Magnavox, the origi-
nal manufacturer of the DiamondPoint 7-OR node. Hence, the replacement
of a node based Return Path Transmitter Module does not require replace-
ment of the corresponding headend optical receiver or vice versa.
LegacyPlus
products provide outstanding return path performance, sys-
tem design flexibility and scalability in almost any network architecture
from traditional Hybrid Fiber Coax (HFC) to the newer fiber deep Targeted
Service Delivery (TSD) area topologies. There are two general types of reverse transmitters available: (1) Fabry-Perot (FP) type,
which are lower priced and designed for low traffic data carrier transmission applications with less stringent performance require-
ments (i.e. element management, set top box communications, etc.), and; (2) DFB/CWDM-type, which support analog video chan-
nels and/or high-capacity data traffic (i.e. Internet access, telephony, etc.).
The introduction of VoIP telephony adds even tougher constraints to return path performance. Originally deployed FP transmitter
modules tend to exhibit laser clipping and poor NPR performance. The end resultof clipping is packet loss, which is very detrimental
to VoIP.
LegacyPlus
DFB & CWDM Tx modules, with their inherently higher dynamic range, provide cost effective and robust
migration alternatives to FP laser reverse transmitters during pre-VoIP plant upgrades.
In addition to the many “standard”
LegacyPlus
modules currently available to system operators,
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(OTI)
continues to work with MSOs to define, refine, develop and manufacture new solutions custom tailored to their individual
system requirements. For the latest information or to discuss possible module availability or design for unlisted nodes, please
contact
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (OTI )
directly.
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Specifications
(Return Path Optical Transmitters: FP, DFB & CWDM)
RF INPUT & PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS:
Frequency Response Range
(± 1.0 dB)
Return Path NPR
(DFB/CWDM)
*
Return Path Threshold
(DFB/CWDM)
*
Return Path NPR
(FP)
*
Return Path Threshold
(FP)
*
Input Return Loss
Input Level
Laser Drive Test Point
5 MHz to 220 MHz
> 15dB over 41dB NPR*
-57 dBmV/Hz
> 15dB over 37 dB NPR*
-57 dBmV/Hz
> 16 dB
(see graph)
SMB standard connector
@41dB NPR Threshold
@37 dB NPR Threshold
* NOTE: Measured with 10dB of fiber & Olson Model # OTOR-300 Return Receiver and 6-channel 35MHz loading.
OPTICAL OUTPUT PARAMETERS:
Optical Output
(FP)
Optical Output
(DFB)
Optical Output
(CWDM)
Return Loss
Optical Connector
USER INTERFACE
Laser Drive Test Point
Optical Output Level
Laser Current
Interstage RF Plug-In Pad
2 mW (unisolated and isolated versions) @ 1310nm
1, 2 or 3 mW @ 1310nm /2.5 mW @ 1550nm
2.5mW
@ 1470, 1490, 1510, 1530, 1550, 1570, 1590 or 1610nm
> 60 dB with APC connector
SC/APC standard; FC/APC optional (8°APC); SC/UPC optional
SMB standard connector
1V/mW
20 mV/mA
5 dB to control Input RF signal path to laser
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Specifications
(continued)
ELECTRICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL& MECHANICALPARAMETERS
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
3.21” x 1.96” x 1.00” (8.025 cm x 4.9 cm x 2.5 cm)
Weight
0.075 lbs (0.033 kg)
Operating Temperature Range
-40 to +70ºC
(temperature at the mounting plate)
Powering
+24 V
DC
Power Dissipation
<3W
Mounting
inside Philips/Magnavox 7OR DiamondPoint optical node
Ordering Information
Model Nunber
7-OR-RT-SA/302
7-OR-RT-SA/303
7-OR-RT-SA/304
7-OR-RT-SA/304/1MW
7-OR-RT-SA/304/2MW
7-OR-RT-SA/505
7-OR-RT-SA/547
7-OR-RT-SA/549
7-OR-RT-SA/551
7-OR-RT-SA/553
7-OR-RT-SA/555
7-OR-RT-SA/557
7-OR-RT-SA/559
7-OR-RT-SA/561
Description (Optical Output Power; Wavelength; Laser Type; Optical Connector)
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz; 2mW unisolated 1310nm FP; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz; 2mW isolated 1310nm FP; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz; 3mW 1310nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz; 1mW 1310nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz; 2mW 1310nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1550nm DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1470nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1490nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1510nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1530nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1550nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1570nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1590nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
R-TX Module; MX/Phillips 7-OR; 5-220MHz;
1.5mW
1610nm CWDM DFB; SC/APC
* NOTE: Substitute “SU” for “SA” if SC/UPC optical connector is required
NOTE: Substitute “FA” for “SA” if FC/APC optical connector is required
NOTE: Substitute “FU” for “SA” if FC/UPC optical connector is required
Additional HFC Optical Nodes supported by Olson’s LegacyPlus
The following ia a partial list of HFC optical nodes for which Return Transmitter and/or Forward Receiver Modules are either
available or under development.
Please contact
OLSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. ( OTI )
regarding availability of units not listed below.
* ADC/C-COR
* Antec/Texscan
* Arris/Antec
* Augat
* Harmonic
* Motorola/GI
* Philips/Magnavox
* Scientific-Atlanta
ISX-3030/3040 & 3021
Gateway II , GlassPal & FlameThrower
LLRX100, LLRX200, LLRX400 Gemini
Megaflex
HLR3830 & HLN3841/3842/3843/3844 PWRBlazer
BTN-2 , AM-MBR & SG2000/2440
7-OR Diamond Point
6920, 6940/6942/6944 & Gainmaker
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