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High Power Optical Data (HiPOD) System (PDF, 0.13 MB)
The High Power Optical Data (HiPOD) system is a fiber-based self-powered data transmission system consisting of a local unit and a remote unit. The remote unit provides up to 5 watts of fully isolated electrical power to drive electronics that are exposed to extreme weather, or situated in hazardous, electrically noisy, remote, or inaccessible environments. Uplink and downlink data channels, controlled through a data module in the local unit, allow duplex communications with the remotely located electronics assembly.
Up to eight laser modules can be installed in the laser drawer of the local unit to power remote electronics. Each laser module is easily installed within a chassis rack and can be removed for maintenance while the other modules remain powered. Each laser module sends light over its own individual fiber link to illuminate a highly efficient photovoltaic power converter (PPC) located in the remote unit. The PPC converts the optical light to electrical power with up to 50% efficiency to drive remote electronics and to facilitate data communications between the remote electronics and the local headend. Power from each individual PPC is combined to generate 5 watts of electrical output from the remote unit. Two 62.5 μm multimode fibers transmit data in the RS-232 data protocol between the remote unit and the data module installed in the local unit.
The HiPOD system was recognized in October 2006 by R&D Magazine as one of the most innovative products of the year. Previous winners of the R&D 100 Award include the automated teller machine (ATM), the fax machine, the liquid crystal display (LCD) and HDTV.
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