10-20 Gb/s Modulators
Low loss, extended bandwidth intensity modulators for OC-192 data rates and higher using Forward Error Correction (FEC)
(Eye diagrams measured for z-cut device)
Key Specifications
| Z-Cut Fixed Pre-Chirp | X-Cut Zero-Chirp | |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion Loss (dB) | < 3.0 or < 2.0 | < 4.0 or < 3.0 |
| 3 dB Bandwidth (GHz) | >10, >16, or >20 | >10, >16, or >20 |
| Modulation Port Vπ (@ 1 GHz) (Volts) | < 4 | < 5 or < 4 |
| DC Bias Port Vπ (Seperate Electrode) (Volts) | < 10 | < 10 |
| S11 (dB) | <-10 | <-10 |
| Optical Null Depth (@ DC) (dB) | > 20, >30, >40, >50, or >60 | > 20, >30, >40, >50, or >60 |
| Optical Return Loss (dB) | > 50 | > 50 |
| Alpha Chirp Factor | -0.7 +/- 0.1 | 0.0 +/- 0.1 |
Package Dimensions: 3.48" x 0.35" x 0.35" (88.4 x 8.9 x 8.9 mm) Smaller Form Factor Housings Available
RF Connector: Female K Connector
Operating Wavelength: 1.55 microns (C-Band and L-Band) (0.8, 1.06, 1.3 microns available)
Input Fiber: Polarization Maintaining
Output Fiber: Single Mode or Polarization Maintaining
Optical Connections: FC/UPC Standard (FC/APC & Others Available)
Options: Ultra Low-Loss, Dual Wavelength Operation (1.3/1.55)
Options: Integrated Monitor Photodiode, Integrated Polarizer
Options: External RF Termination Port, Integrated Phase Modulator
Options: Dual Complementary Output (1x2, 2x2)
Options: High Extinction Ratio
All specifications subject to change without notice.