C-Band 40 GHz QPSK (IQ) LiNbO3 Modulator

Specifications

Operating Wavelength Range: 1525-1570 nm
Insertion Loss, IL (2): - dB
Phase-MZI Optical Extinction Ratio: 24 dB
RF-MZI Optical Extinction Ratio: 24 dB
PER: 20 dB
Optical Return Loss, RL: 40 dB
RF-MZI Vπ: - V
RF-MZO - 3 DB E/O Bandwidth: 20 GHz
RF-MZI S21 Flatness: -1 dB
Amplitude Difference Between RF-MZIs (Difference Between S21s): -1 dB
RF Delay Between RF-MZIs: -5 ps
RF-MZI Electrical Return Loss S11: 10 8 dB
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Features


  • Nested Mach-Zehnder Modulators: Dual parallel structure for high-performance modulation

  • X-Cut Lithium Niobate: Ensures excellent electro-optic properties and stability

  • High Bandwidth Operation: Greater than 30 GHz for rapid data transmission

  • High Extinction Ratio: Minimizes signal degradation with superior optical performance

  • Low Optical Insertion Loss: Reduces signal loss for improved efficiency

  • Automatic Bias Control (ABC): Includes a monitor photodiode for precise biasing

Applications


  • OFDM Coding: Suitable for Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing modulation schemes

  • QPSK Coding: Ideal for Quadrature Phase Shift Keying modulation

  • QAM Coding: Supports Quadrature Amplitude Modulation for high data rates

  • CS-SSB (Carrier Suppressed Single Side Band): Effective for minimizing sideband noise in communication systems

  • FMCW LiDAR: Utilized in Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave Light Detection and Ranging for precise distance measurements