GD200 GIGABIT DETECTOR

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Nanosatellite Laser Communication Solutions

The GD200 Gigabit Detector is a compact, high-speed optical-to-digital converter, used in optical ground stations, currently capable of receiving data rates up to 1 Gbps.

Developed for nanosatellites, this laser communication solution converts data contained in digital laser signals into a digital bitstream, ready to be processed by a high-speed data handling system. Its plug-and-play electrical interfaces and easy mounting make it ideal for use in optical communication ground stations as well as experimental setups for optical communication.

AAC Hyperion is working with known Optical Modem suppliers to ensure compatibility with the laser communication supply chain. If required, an integrated Modem & Detector Solution can be made available. It will allow easy integration and provide a convenient one-stop-shop experience. The GD200 has been developed together with TNO.

Flexible Mounting

The GD200 is versatile in its mounting and is easy to integrate into almost any setup. Four mounting options are available to cover various scenarios and meet differing user needs.

Easy Communications 

A standard USB Type-C port ensures easy connection to any computer, whilst a D-SUB 9 connection enables using longer cables and the popular RS485 communication standard.

Configurable 

The GD200’s output amplitude can be configured to different voltages. This allows for easy adaptations to modems of a variety of suppliers.

Why the GD200 Gigabit Detector?

  • High-speed optical-to-digital converter
  • 1 Gbps (max 1.25 Gbps)
  • 10 Gbps (under development)
  • Optical sensitivity (BER 10-6): -37.5dBm
  • High speed digital Interface:
  • Output:  differential SMAs
  • Command & telemetry interface: RS422/RS485, UART, USB-C

Technical Specifications

Performance (typical) 1 Gbps 10 Gbps
Optical wavelength (nm) 1000-1600 1000-1600
Data rate (Gbps) 0.1 – 1.25 1-10
Analog -3dB bandwidth (Ghz) 0.85 9
Optical sensitivity (dBm) - 38 (BER 10^-10,1550nm) -28 (BER 10^-6,1550nm)
Detector active area diameter (µm) 75 26²
Detector wakeup time (s) 1 tbd
External Connections
Mounting options (M6 at 50 mm x50 mm)
(#4-40 30 mm)
Control and telemetry interface RS422/RS485
High-speed data interface Differential SMAs
Input interface Multi-Mode, graded index-fiber with FC/APC connector
Physical Interface USB-C, DSub-9
Fibre
Length of fibre (cm) 50
Diameter of fibre (mm) 0.9
Bending Radius (mm) 30
Dimensions
Outer dimensions (mm) 59.5 x 72.1 x 24.2
Mass (excluding adapter board) (g) 133³
EnvironmentMin. Typ. Max
Performance tested (°C) 15 20 35
Absolute max +85
Absolute minimum -20
Electrical Min. Typ. Max.
Supply voltage (V) 4.5 5 5.5
Supply current (mA) 70 100 500
RS422 input signal levels (V) +/- 0.2 n/a +/- 5
RS422 output signal levels (V) +/- 3
Incident optical power (mW) 0.1

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