Small Form Factor 12.5+ Gb/s Modulators
A very low loss, extended bandwidth intensity modulator for OC-192 data rates and higher using Forward Error Correction (FEC) for high output power ultra-long-reach (80+ km) MSA transponder modules
Key Specifications (Preliminary)
| Small Form Factor 12.5+ Gb/s Modulator | |
|---|---|
| Insertion Loss (dB) | < 3.0 |
| 3 dB Bandwidth (GHz) | >12.5 |
| Modulation Port Vπ (@ 1 GHz) (Volts) | < 5 |
| Vπ PRBS (@ 12.55 GHz) (Volts) | ~ 5.5 |
| DC Bias Port Vπ (Volts) | < 10 |
| S11 (0.13 to 12.5 GHz) (dB) | < -10 |
| RF Extinction Ratio (dB) | > 12 |
| Optical Null Depth (@DC) (dB) | > 20 |
| Optical Return Loss (dB) | > 45 |
| Alpha Chirp Factor | -0.7 +/- 0.1 (Z-Cut) |
Package Dimensions: 2.56" x 0.35" x 0.20" (65.0 x 8.9 x 5.0 mm)
RF Connector: GPO/SMP (K Available)
Operating Wavelength: 1.55 microns (C-Band and L-Band)
Input Fiber: Polarization Maintaining
Output Fiber: Single Mode or Polarization Maintaining
Optical Connections: FC/UPC Standard (FC/APC & Others Available)
Options: Ultra Low-Loss
Options: Integrated Monitor Photodiode, Integrated Attenuater (VOA)
Options: Integrated Phase Modulator
Options: Dual Complementary Outputs
Options: Custom Alpha Chirp Factors
Options: 1.06 & 1.3 micron Operating Wavelength
All specifications subject to change without notice.