Satcom Timing & Reference

The ViaLite Timing and Reference fiber optic link is designed to be used when a central timing or modem-produced reference signal of 1 to 50MHz (typically 10MHz) is to be distributed to remote locations in satcom antenna installations.  The use of single mode optical fiber overcomes problems with signal losses in coaxial cable and provides lightning protection.

• 1 kHz – 50 MHz signal transmission (typically 10 MHz)
• Higher P1 dB to accomodated the power level of most reference signals (typically 10 dBm)
• Transmission distances of 1 m to 50 km
• Can be optically split at the remote end, reducing the number of cross-site paths needed
• Linear performance with low noise
• No signal interference
• The link can also be integrated into an L-Band HTS and Reference rack mount card for simple customer installation.

  As is required, ViaLite‘s Timing link transports the higher power timing signal and lower power traffic signal separately – over two fibers or over two wavelengths within a single fiber.

  Optical signals can be split with very little loss due to the transmitter and receiver having the ability to amplify the signal.  This allows for the signal to be distributed easily around a satellite ground station.