[SatNews] At IBC2010, DEV Systemtechnik presented more than 50 new products for the optical transmission, reception and distribution of RF signals in satellite communications and CATV systems.

The comprehensive product family — Optribution – Optical Transmission and Distribution of RF Signals — developed by DEV in only a couple of months, covers the entire spectrum of functionalities between antenna and receiver. The user receives more functions in less space and at lower cost. Four different form factors within the Optribution product line stand ready to meet the user’s signal transmission demands. Choice of the best fitting Optribution product depends on the number of signals to be transported. The 1RU chassis with two universal slots accepts up to two signals, the 3 RU chassis with up to 20 optical slots can handle up to 40 signals. The 4 RU chassis with actually 16 optical slots is additionally able to distribute (1:8, 16, 32, 64) or switch (4x8, 16, 32, 4x64) incoming signals. The completely new developed Outdoor Chassis offers four slots, enabling a 4+1 redundancy at the antenna. It can be installed near the antenna and converts the signals directly there. The wide operating temperature range from -30 to +60 °C allows for worldwide deployment even in demanding weather conditions. To equip the chassis, DEV offers a multitude of modules featuring high packing density and application oriented options: Four new transmitter cards with up to twelve options, four new receiver cards with up to three options, four new redundancy options, and optical CWDM mux/demuxes. The newly implemented CWDM technology allows the user to transmit up to eight independent channels over only one optical fiber.