Cisco Prisma II 1310 nm HDTx Transmitters Data Sheet

 

 

 
 

Prisma II

 

1550 nm Transmitters 

 
The Prisma II optical network is an advanced transmission system designed to 
optimize network architectures and increase reliability, scalability, and cost-
effectiveness.  Prisma II 1550 nm Transmitters offer the ultimate in network 
architecture flexibility with products designed specifically for broadcast or 
narrowcast transmission to long distances and at various wavelengths.

 

 
Features 

•  1 GHz operation for forward path 

•  Designed to operate within the Prisma II platform 

•  Multiple channel plans available 

•  Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS) suppression 

•  RF predistortion for maximum CNR while maintaining excellent CTB and CSO 

performance 

•  Status LEDs indicate module condition and simplify troubleshooting 

•  Blind-mate (push-on) RF and DC connectors 

•  RF input test points 

•  Nonvolatile storage of pre-set operating parameters simplifies installation 

procedures 

•  User selectable Automatic Gain Control (AGC) 

•  Multiple set-up and control options 

-  Local control via Local Craft Interface (LCI) 
-  Local control via Intelligent Communications Interface Module (ICIM) 
-  Remote monitoring via Transmission Network Control System (TNCS) 
 

Figure 1.    Prisma 1550 nm Optical Transmitters 

 

Transmitter Modules 
The Prisma II 1550 nm Transmitter Family includes: 

•  Long Reach Externally-Modulated Broadcast Transmitter (TXL) 

•  Extended Reach Externally-Modulated Broadcast Transmitter (TXX) 

•  High-Density Forward QAM Transmitter (TXQ) 

•  Reverse Directly-Modulated Transmitter (TXR)