Hercules Brochure (Rev.3.0)

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Hercules

The High Power, High Performance


E-band Transceiver

Together we build a stronger connection

www.filtronic.com
Hercules E-band Transceiver Easy Entry to E-band Market
A turn-key solution for ultra-high power high capacity E-band links, combining for OEMs
Filtronic’s Orpheus and Cerus modules. • Low technical risk
Each Orpheus module contains all the transmit and receive functions • An evolution of our existing fully
necessary for the RF section of an E-band link and provides a simple qualified Orpheus transceiver.
connection to a high data rate full duplex modem. • More than 25,000 Filtronic
The integration of a Cerus power amplifier significantly increases the available mmWave transceivers deployed.
transmit power. • Minimal up-front investment for
The integrated diplexer connects directly to an antenna of choice via a OEMs
standard WR12 interface. • Fully calibrated modules ready
for radio insertion.
Internal, low phase noise VCOs are settable via an SPI interface in 31.25MHz
• Eliminates need for investment
steps to support ECC/ITU channel arrangements.
in mmWave expertise, or
• Proven system performance. mmWave test development.
• Spectrally efficient modulation.
• Up to +32dBm Tx power.
• 10Gbps capable, ideal for use in high-speed Features
mobile backhaul networks for services such Up to • Fully integrated 71-76GHz and
as LTE-Advanced and 5G. 81-86GHz modules, including
10Gbps
• Field proven technology. E-band HPAs.
Orpheus and Cerus modules are designed for • Ultra High Tx output power.
easy incorporation into ODUs for rapid time to market • Supports up to 2GHz RF
with minimal customer engineering resource. channels.
Tx upto • Low phase noise – 112dBc/Hz at
+32dBm 1MHz.
Cost Competitive Solution
• Supports 256QAM modulation.
Filtronic’s investment in proprietary MMICs,
provides high performance parts at foundry • Integrated diplexer.
level pricing. • Single T/R port for antenna
interface.
Our cost reduction roadmap will maintain ODU-Ready
market beating price; reducing the cost per • 100% tested.
Mbps of mmWave backhaul radio links. • Highly linear Rx and Tx.

Together we build a stronger connection www.filtronic.com


Hercules
The High Power, High Performance E-band Transceiver

Outline Specification
Over Baseplate operating temperature –33 to +70ºC
All RF parameters referenced to antenna port (inclusive of diplexer loss)

Parameter Note Min Typ Max Units


TA 412 71 76
Tx Frequency GHz
TA 413 81 86
Baseband Bandwidth 2.0 GHz
Tx Baseband Input Power -17 -7.5 dBm
Tx Power Control Range 20 dB
Pout P1dB 29 (TBC) dBm
TA 412 +32.0
PSAT dBm
TA 413 +31 (TBC)
Tx ALC Accuracy -2 2 dB
Output IP3 TBC dBm
I/Q Gain Imbalance Tx and Rx -3 +3 dB
I/Q Phase Imbalance Tx and Rx -10 +10 degrees
I/Q Impedance - Differential Tx and Rx 100 Ohms
Tx LO Cancellation -30 -10 dBc
Tx Sideband Suppression -32 dBc
TA 412 81 86
Rx Frequency GHz
TA 413 71 76
Rx Noise Figure High gain mode 7.5 10 dB
Rx Gain High Mode 22 25 28 dB
Rx Gain Low Mode 14.5 17.5 20.5 dB
Rx Gain Accuracy Reported over SPI -1.5 +1.5 dB
RF Input Power -23 dBm
Input IP3 Low Gain mode -10 -7 dBm
100kHz -89
Phase Noise dBc/Hz
1MHz -112
LO frequency step Tx and Rx 31.25 MHz

Power Supplies
Device Voltage (V) Max Current (mA) Tolerance (±) Abs’ Max Voltage (V)
5.1 2850 2% 5.5
3.3 150 2% 3.6
Orpheus 2.8 800 2% 3.0
18.0 25 2% 20.0
-5.0 50 2% -5.5
5.1 6500 2% 6.2
Cerus
-5.0 50 2% -5.5

Dimensions
X Y Z
Hercules (Orpheus and Cerus) 90mm 100mm 85mm (TBC)

Contact Us:
+44 (0) 1740 625 163
[email protected]
Rev 3.0

NETPark | Thomas Wright Way | Sedgefield | County Durham | TS21 3FD | UK

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