PPM Introduces New Serial Digital Fibre Optic Modem for Transmission of RS422, RS485, RS232 and TTL signals

10th August 2008 - Today PPM announce the release of a newly developed fibre optic link for digital signal transfer.  The ViaLite Serial Digital Fibre Optic Modem provides highly reliable, full duplex transmission of RS422, RS485, RS232 and TTL signals over two single mode optical fibres for distances of up to 20km. More...

PPM Extends Bandwidth Limits on Wideband RF-over-Fibre Link

2nd July 2008 - PPM announce a replacement to it’s popular ViaLite 10MHz - 3GHz wideband module, with the introduction of a new 2kHz – 4.2GHz fibre optic link.  This new link extends previous limits in the ViaLite product range at both low and high frequency ends of the spectrum.  The 2kHz – 4.2GHz bandwidth is available in both 19” rack mountable modules and small form factor OEM modules. More...

PPM Ltd launch a new combined RF and digital ViaLite fibre optic link, allowing Satellite Operators to realise true cost savings

31st May 2008 - In response to the SatCom industry's drive to deliver ever greater broadband services over optical fibre while maintaining tight controls on expenditure, PPM have developed an innovative inter-facility link that combines RF traffic and digital data onto a single optical channel, avoiding costly allocation of dedicated fibre channels for the transport of individual services. The combined analogue and digital fiber optic link enables satellite ground station operators to carry L band or IF payloads with monitoring and control signals on one fiber. More...

PPM Ltd Enhance ViaLite L-Band

3rd February 2008 - PPM Ltd announces enhancements to their ViaLite range of RF over Fiber products. Modifications to the design have increased performance by giving improved dynamic range, tightened tolerances and low noise with no increase in cost to the customer. More...

PPM sign new distributors to cover the USA and Germany

1st January 2008 - PPM Ltd is pleased to announce two new sales representatives and distributors for the USA and German markets. From 1st January 2008 A.G. Franz Associates, who becomes master distributor for PPM in the North American region, will market ViaLite products throughout the USA. Also from the 1st January 2008, TelLink GmbH becomes an authorised ViaLite distributor for Germany, Austria and Switzerland. More...

PPM Ltd raise standard in ISO and Investors in People

PPM is playing a major role in implementing and exceeding excellent standards in ISO 9001:2000. This standard assesses PPM to ensure we operate a quality management system to the ISO standard and covers the scope of activities for the design & provision of fibre optic & electronic equipment, microwave power amplifiers, current & field probes, electronic power products & components More...

ViaLite Extends Range to cover WIMAX Applications

PPM Ltd has launched a new ViaLite 4.2GHz fibre optic module as a new edition to its already extensive range More...

A New Generation of Fibre Optic Connectivity Solutions for the Satellite Communications Industry

PPM Ltd is playing a major role in supporting major Satellite Operators implement network development plans to existing sites and earth ground station facilities to accommodate industry consolidation, fulfil global expansion needs and meet service convergence More...

EBU Upgrades Earth Stations with PPM's ViaLite Satellite Fibre Optic Links

In 2006 Eurovision selected PPM as the supplier of replacement fibre optic modems for their Earth Stations located throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The equipment was chosen because of its compliance with the technical and delivery requirements of Eurovision as well as for its competitive pricing. More...

PPM Launches New ViaLite RF Fibre Optic Wavelength Division Multiplexing Product Platform

PPM Ltd has launched a new Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) suite of products to enhance its world-beating Vialite RF fibre optic connectivity platform. This innovative development in the design of RF fibre optic transport networks promises to deliver next generation transmission performance at minimal bandwidth costs. More...

PPM Launch the DVB-T Fiber Optic Link

PPM's ViaLite broadband, wide dynamic range 470-860MHz fibre optic link, provides a high performance, high reliability, transparent cross-site connection between broadcast communications equipment. More...

New Metro-GPS Product Family

The ViaLite Metro-GPS product offers a cost effective and simple method for transporting GPS RF signals to locations remote from the GPS antenna. Metro-GPS is offered in single, dual or triple channel format with further options of automatic signal switch over for situations where redundancy is required for maximum signal uptime. More...

Outdoor Housing Launched by PPM

PPM introduces the ViaLite Outdoor Housing. This compact, robust and versatile product allows users to house up to three PPM OEM modules including RF-over-fiber transmitters or receivers, RF splitters, redundancy switches, data-over-fiber modules etc in a waterproof enclosure suitable for outdoor installation in tough environmental conditions. The Outdoor Housing features a wide range of options including dual redundant power supplies; LNA voltage feed; remote alarm monitoring; mains or DC supply voltage. More...

OEM Module Format now Available for all PPM Fiber Optic Links

New to PPM's extensive RF-over-fiber ViaLite range are the OEM Transmitter and Receiver modules. These small, high-performance modules have been designed for manufacturers who wish to add a fiber optic interface to their existing RF product. They have generated much interest from suppliers of satellite up/down-converters, mobile radio equipment, cellular and many others. More...