DP and SP QPSK Modulator Bias Controllers

Specifications

Product Type: QPSK-DP/SP
Modulation Type: QPSK
Detector Input Power: -10 dBm
Locking Slope: Positive, Negative
Locking Mode: Quad+, Quad-, Null, Peak Positions
Photodetector Type: External
Tunability: Tunable
Optical Wavelength: 1650 nm
Bias Voltage (Single End): -12.5 to +12.5 V
Bias Voltage (Differential): -25 to +25 V
Null Mode Extinction Ratio: 40 dB
Modulation Depth (QUAD): 0.1 %
Modulation Depth (NULL): 0.1 %
Pilot Tone Frequency: 4000 Hz
DC Positive Power Voltage: 15 V
DC Negative Power Voltage: -15 V
DC Positive Power Current: 130 mA
DC Negative Power Current: 60 mA
Operating Temperature: 0 to +70 °C
Storage Temperature: -40 to +85 °C
Weight: 0.2 lb
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Features


  • Simultaneously controls the bias positions of six modulators

  • Selectable locking slope (NULL/PEAK) through USB interface

  • Integrated photodiode in the controller

  • Single-ended and differential bias outputs

  • Three operation modes: DQPSK, QAM, or Arbitrary-waveform

  • Remote controllability via USB or UART interface

  • Automation mode or manual mode for bias tuning

  • Read back input power and bias voltages through GUI

  • Firmware version readback capability

  • Low-profile design (3.57" x 3.37" x 0.65")

Applications


  • 100Gbit QPSK or QAM applications

  • Optical transmission systems

  • Telecommunications networks

  • Research and development laboratories

  • Fiber optic communication experiments