Description
The MBC-TUNABLE Modulator Bias Controller is a compact, high-performance solution for analog systems, designed to control the bias point of modulators. It offers precise tuning to any desired working point of the modulator's operational function, providing flexibility for a wide range of applications.
With a user-friendly GUI, all settings can be remotely controlled via a USB interface, allowing seamless operation in both calibration and locking modes. The MBC-TUNABLE allows for adjustable locking slopes and selectable modes, including Quad+ (Quad-) or Null (Peak) modes. It also features a pilot tone with user-adjustable amplitude and a built-in or optional external photodiode for enhanced measurement accuracy.
The device is housed in a low-profile enclosure (2.53″ x 2.57″ x 0.65″) and supports a wide optical wavelength range of 1000–1650 nm. Ideal for modulator applications in communication and testing systems, this controller ensures optimal modulator performance with precise bias control.
Modulator Bias Controller - Tunable
Specifications
| Product Type: | MBC |
|---|---|
| Modulation Type: | QPSK |
| Detector Input Power: | -10 dBm |
| Locking Slope: | Positive, Negative |
| Locking Mode: | Null, Peak Positions |
| Photodetector Type: | External |
| Tunability: | Tunable |
| Optical Wavelength: | 1650 nm |
| Bias Voltage: | -12 to +12 V |
| Null Mode Extinction Ratio: | 40 dB |
| Amplitude: | 20 to 250 mV |
| Pilot Tone Frequency: | 5 to 10 kHz |
| DC Positive Power Voltage: | 15 V |
| DC Negative Power Voltage: | -15 V |
| DC Positive Power Current: | 145 mA |
| DC Negative Power Current: | 80 mA |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature: | -40 to +85 °C |
| Dimension: | 2.53 x 2.57 x 0.65 inches |
| Weight: | 0.2 lb |
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Features
- Remote Control via USB: Full control of all settings through a computer interface
- Tunable Locking: Lock to any desired working point on the modulator's curve
- Two Operation Modes: Choose between calibration mode and locking mode
- Auto/Manual Modes: Select automatic or manual operation for enhanced flexibility
- Pilot Tone Adjustment: Adjustable pilot tone amplitude for precise control
- Compact Design: Low-profile enclosure for ease of integration into systems
- External Photodiode Access: Option for integrated or external photodiode use
- Software Control: All parameters are adjustable and viewable through a GUI
Applications
- Modulator Bias Control: Ensures accurate biasing in optical modulators for communication systems
- System Calibration: Useful in the calibration of modulators in test environments
- Precision Locking Systems: Ideal for applications requiring precise locking to specific modulation points
- Optical Network Testing: Helps test and tune modulator performance in fiber optic networks
- Optical Instrumentation: Enhances the functionality of modulator-based instruments in scientific applications
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