V720 6-channel VME buffered electrical-to-optical converter

Electrical-to-Optical Converter - V720
  • Six channel logic-level electrical-to-optical converter
  • Accepts most common electrical logic levels
  • Three versions available: 850 nanometer, 1310 nanometer, and 1550 nanometer
  • Outputs 1 milliwatt into 62/125 fiber or 9/125 fiber
  • Propagation delay below 2 nanoseconds
  • Jitter below 12 picoseconds RMS
  • Flexible input switching allows channels to share inputs for single-in/multiple-out fanout applications
  • Usable in a VME rack, or standalone with available external power supply
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The V720 is a six-channel logic-level electrical-to-optical converter, packaged as a single-width, 6U VME module. It may be used with compatible Highland optical receiver modules for fast, low-jitter, EMI-proof distribution of pulses, triggers, and precision timing signals.

FUNCTION Six channel logic-level electrical-to-optical converter
INPUTS Six logic levels, one GATE input on SMB connectors
Inputs accept TTL, ECL, NIM, or adjustable level
Switchable input polarity and 50Ω/ HiZ termination
Maximum safe input common-mode range: -2 to +3 volts
Maximum peak input differential-mode range: ±4.5 volts
PROPAGATION DELAYS Single Channel Electrical to light out: 1.4 ns, typical
Daisy chained: add 350 ps per chained channel, typical
Gate to optical out: 7.5 ns, typical
OUTPUTS Dash -1 version: Six 850-nm VCSEL lasers, ST connectors
Suitable for 62/125µ multi-mode fiber
Dash -3 version: Six 1310-nm FP lasers, ST connectors
Suitable for 9/125µ single-mode fiber
Dash -5 version: Six 1550-nm FP lasers, ST connectors
Suitable for 9/125µ single-mode fiber
Dash -11 version: Six 850-nm VCSEL lasers, FC connectors
Suitable for 62/125µ multi-mode fiber
Dash -13 version: Six 1310-nm FP lasers, FC connectors
Suitable for 9/125µ single-mode fiber
Dash -15 version: Six 1550-nm FP lasers, FC connectors
Suitable for 9/125µ single-mode fiber
BANDWIDTH DC to 180 MHz repetition rate
RISETIME Optical out: < 250 ps, 10 to 90%
JITTER < 12 ps RMS, typical (V720 + V730 combination)
OPTICAL POWER Factory-set to 1 mW ±15%
Typically adjustable < 200 µW to > 1200 µW
OPERATING TEMPERATURE 0 to 60°C; extended MIL/COTS ranges available
CALIBRATION INTERVAL One year
POWER Standard VME supplies:
+ 5V: 400 mA, typical
+12V: 200 mA, typical
- 12V: 1400 mA, typical
CONNECTORS Gold plated SMB logic and GATE jacks
ST or FC optical output receptacles
D9 male power jack
INDICATORS LEDS: Amber ARM, green GATE, six individual green channel trigger indicators
PACKAGING 6U single-wide VME module
The V720 uses only power from the VME bus and passes all grant signals

PDF Block Diagram: V720 electrical-to-optical converter

PDF Datasheet: V720 electrical-to-optical converter

PDF Manual: V720 electrical-to-optical converter

V720-1: 850 nm 6-channel VME electrical-to-optical converter with ST connectorization

V720-3: 1310 nm 6-channel VME electrical-to-optical converter with ST connectorization

V720-5: 1550 nm 6-channel VME electrical-to-optical converter with ST connectorization

V720-11: 850 nm 6-channel VME electrical-to-optical converter with FC connectorization

V720-13: 1310 nm 6-channel VME electrical-to-optical converter with FC connectorization

V720-15: 1550 nm 6-channel VME electrical-to-optical converter with FC connectorization

J41: 3' SMB to SMB cable

J41-2: 6" SMB to SMB cable

J42: 3' SMB to SMA cable

J53: 3' SMB to BNC cable

J53-2: 6" SMB to BNC cable

J192: Stand-alone power supply