Hercules Brochure (Rev.3.0)
Hercules Brochure (Rev.3.0)
Hercules Brochure (Rev.3.0)
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.
Outline Specification
Over Baseplate operating temperature –33 to +70ºC
All RF parameters referenced to antenna port (inclusive of diplexer loss)
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