Data Sheet

RadiLink ®
Multifunctional RF Optical Link
Models - RLK3086R

Extreme Low Noise Figure High Dynamic Range Eight RF Channels

Publish date: 24/03/2023

RadiLink®
Models - RLK3086R

Versatile RF Optical Link - CISPR25

Extreme Low Noise Figure High Dynamic Range Eight RF Channels

During automotive measurements according to CISPR 25, the disturbing signals received on the vehicles on board
antennas are measured. During these measurements, the vehicle is normally placed in an shielded room and the
measurement receiver is located in the control room. When in this case, a coaxial RF cable is used to connect the
receiving antenna(s) to the measurement receiver, not only high cable losses will occur at higher frequencies, the
metallic cable also cause common mode currents to flow over the cable, introducing undesired measurement errors.

The RadiLink overcomes all these issues by using a battery-powered analog fibre optic connection between antenna
and EMI receiver. In this way, measurements can be performed completely galvanically isolated eliminating any
measurement errors.

Eight Channel RF Optical Link

The RadiLink RF optical link system consists of two parts. The first part is the RadiLink model RLK3016C RX plug-in card
for the RadiCentre modular test system, which is positioned in the control room near the EMI receiver. The second part
is the RadiLink model RLK3086R 8-channel remote unit, which is placed in the vehicle. An integrated RF-switch allows
automatic selection of up to 8 different measurement antennas in the car, with a single RadiLink unit.

Integrated Phantom supply

Each RF input can be configured to deliver a phantom power supply to feed active antennas. The phantom supply power
is delivered by the replaceable battery pack of the RadiLink. The output voltage can be software configured between
5V and 12VDC, independently for each channel. Each channel can deliver up to 200mA supply current, covering virtually
any need. Alternatively, the phantom supply for each channel can also be connected externally.

Integrated Low Noise Pre-Amplifiers

Each input channel of the RadiLink has its own 20dB low noise pre-amplifier, which can be remote controlled between
0 dB and 20dB gain. With a noise figure of less than 5dB typical, this feature allows RF measurements to levels close to
the thermal noise floor.

High Dynamic Range

With other common fibre optic link systems, the dynamic range is often too low for use in CISPR 25 EMI applications.
The broad dynamic range of the RadiLink allows measurements in presence of strong RF signals. The RadiLink RF
Optical Link provides an unprecedented dynamic range of 88 dB. In fact, the high dynamic range in combination with the
low noise figure, can even improve the sensitivity of the measurement receiver.

Replaceable battery pack

The RadiLink is equipped with an exchangeable Li-Ion battery pack (model RLK3004B) that can be re-charged using
the standard supplied external charger. The battery pack allows up to 4-hour operation of the RadiLink. Optionally, an
additional battery pack can be ordered allowing easy replacement and continued battery operation.

Compact and ruggedized housing

The RadiLink RF Optical Link is mounted in a ruggedized aluminum enclosure with external dimensions of only 175 mm x
83 mm x 47.5 mm (LxWxH). Therefore, the RadiLink RF Optical Link can easily be mounted and connected to the antenna
measurement setup inside the vehicle.

CISPR 25 Compliant
The RadiLink RF Optical Link is compliant to the CISPR25 standard paragraph 5 ‘measurement of emissions received
by an antenna on the same vehicle’ and has a frequency range of 9 kHz to 6 GHz covering different antenna signals,
including AM/FM/TV broadcast services (150 kHz to 944 MHz), Digital broadcast (167 MHz to 2.345 GHz) and mobile
services (26 MHz to 5.925 GHz ).

High Impedance option

The RadiLink can be used with the model RLK3013H, high impedance pre-amplifier probe (>100 kOhm // <10 pF) covering
a frequency range from 9 kHz to 30 MHz intended for use of emission measurements using non-matched antennae. The
power of the high impedance pre-amplifier is provided by the RadiLInk bias supply.

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 RadiLink® Technical Specifications
Model RLK3006C | consisting of: 8 Channel RF optical Link System
RLK3086R RadiLink®, TX Remote Unit, 8 Channels

RLK3016C RadiLink®, RX Plug-in Card

RLK3013H RadiLink® LI-ion Battery Pack + Charger

RLK3004B RadiLink® 25m Extension fibre

Optional Parts
RLK3013H RadiLink® High-Impedance Pre-amplifier Probe

RLK3004C RadiLink® Additional Battery Pack

RF Specifications
Frequency range 9 kHz - 6 GHz (usable up to 8 GHz)

Frequency Response 1
±3 dB

Pre-Amplifier configurations 0 dB, 20 dB and 40 dB

Channel tracking

• 9 kHz to 2,5 GHz >1 dB

• 2,5 GHz to 6 GHz >2,5 dB

1 dB Compression point:

• 0 dB gain 0 dBm (5 dBm typical)

Specifications are subject to change without notice

• 20 dB gain -20 dBm (-15 dBm typical)

• 40 dB gain -40 dBm (-35 dBm typical)

Max input power (damage level) +20 dBm

Noise Figure// noise floor @ 1 GHz

• 0 dB gain -154,8 (dBm/Hz) // 19,2 (dB)

• 20 dB gain -170,4 (dBm/Hz) // 3,6 (dB)

• 40 dB gain -171,8 (dBm/Hz) // 2,2 (dB)

Dynamic Range @ 1 GHz (Noise floor up to P1dB)

• 0 dB gain 158,5 dB

• 20 dB gain 154,8 dB

• 40 dB gain 136,8 dB

Channel – channel isolation 40 dB

Harmonic suppression (Pin <p1dB -10dB) 25 dBc

Input and output Impedance 50 ohm

Input VSWR

• 9 kHz - 1 GHz 2:1

• 1 GHz - 6 GHz 4:1

Output VSWR 3:1

Immunity to fields 200 V/m

Phantom Power Specifications

Bias options Internal generated/external applied

Impedance bias tee 2

10,3 ohm

Max bias current 200 mA

Bias output voltage range 5-12 Vdc

Internal voltage setting resolution 1 mV

Voltage readback accuracy 3

50 mV

Current readback accuracy 10 mA

 Power Consumption & Battery Life
RLK3086R (remote unit) 330 mA (laser on, phantom power off, 0dB gain)

RLK3016C (radicentre unit) 500 mA (supplied from RadiCentre)

RLK3004B 3,6 Ah (14,4V nominal)

Battery duration 6 hours

LASER Specifications
Laser product classification 3B

Digital communication laser 2 mW @ 1310 nm

Analogue RF laser 10 mW @ 1310 nm

Laser switch on time <100 ms

Laser swtich off time <100 ms

Safety precaution Closed loop safety-circuit
max fibre length 100m

Warranty
Warranty 4 Three years

1) Usable up to 8 GHz

2) Internal voltage is corrected for the bias tee losses

3) Voltage on the RF input

4) Standard 1 year warranty. An additional two (2) years warranty will be added after product registration. Registration can be done at: https://www.raditeq.com/product-registration
Specifications are subject to change without notice

RadiLink® In Practice

RadiLink® Systematic
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