COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS
Key Features • Low drive voltage
• Direct current (DC) to 20 GHz operation
• Low optical insertion loss
• High optical power operation
• 1300 nm and 1550 nm models
This high performance analog modulator is designed for use in microwave
fiberoptic links that operate at frequencies to 20 GHz and beyond.
APE optical waveguides and velocity matched transmission line technology are
combined in a modulator that offers high power, low loss optical characteristics,
and high modulation efficiency.
APE microwave analog intensity modulators are available for operation at
wavelengths of 1300 nm and 1550 nm.
Applications
• Antenna remoting
• Short pulse experimentation
APE™ Microwave Analog Intensity Modulator
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APE MICROWAVE ANALOG INTENSITY MODULATOR
Typical Frequency Response, S21
04.00E+09 8.00E+09 2.00E+10
Frequency (GHz)
Relative Detected RF (dBe)
-42
-43
-44
-45
-46
-47
-48
-49
-50
1.20E+10 1.60E+10
Typical Return Loss Curve, S11
04.00E+09 8.00E+09 2.00E+10
Frequency (GHz)
Relative Detected RF (dBe)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
1.20E+10 1.60E+10
S21 Roll-Off Relative to 130 MHz
Frequency (GHz) Maximum (dBe)
0.13 0
3-1
5-2
9-3
12 -4.5
18 -6
20 -7
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APE MICROWAVE ANALOG INTENSITY MODULATOR
APETM Microwave Analog Intensity
Modulator Package Dimensions
(Specifications in inches unless otherwise noted.)
OUT
RF DC
IN
#2-56 TAP
Ø.079
2X
3.390
.846
2.445
.354
2.885
.440
.075
.200
.250
.077
.480
2X .158
.197
.317
2X .250
.551
.936
2X
4.92
.709
.640
1.916
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APE MICROWAVE ANALOG INTENSITY MODULATOR
Specifications
Parameter AM-130 AM-150
Optical (note1)
Operating wavelength Minimum 1320±10 nm 1550±10 nm
Insertion loss (note2) Maximum 5.0 dB
On/off extinction ratio Minimum 20 dB
Optical return loss Maximum -45 dB
Electrical (note1)
RF port
RF input power Maximum 27 dBm
Vπat 1 GHz (note3) Maximum 5.5 V 6.0 V
Impedance Typical 50 Ω
Bias port
Vπat DC Maximum 10.5 V 12 V
Impedance >100 kΩ
Deviation from quadrature (note4) ±1 V
General
Material Lithium niobate
Crystal orientation X-cut, y-propagating
Mechanical
Input optical power Maximum 200 mW
Electrical connectors (package) SMA connectors
Fibers
1320 nm device, PM input Fujikura SM 13-P-7/125-UV/UV-100
1320 nm device, SM output SMF-28
1550 nm device, PM input Fujikura SM 15-P-8/125-UV/UV-100
1550 nm device, SM output SMF-28
Environmental
Operating temperature 0 to 70 °C
Storage temperature -40 to 85 °C
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. All device specifications are at room temperature and at beginning of life. These devices are offered as limited
production models. Telcordia qualification of this device is not planned at this time.
1. All measurements made at 23 °C unless otherwise noted.
2. Optical loss is measured at the maximum of the modulator’s transfer function and does not include the 3 dB loss incurred when operated at quadrature.
3. Vπis specified at the modulator. Pπis the power required to generate Vπ/2 at the connector.
4. Optimum distortion performance may require bias control.
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SMF-28, Fujikura SM 13-P-7/125-UV/UV-100, and Fujikura SM 15-P-8/125-UV/UV-100 are registered trademarks of Corning Incorporated.
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reliable or accurate. However, the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed, and no responsibility is assumed for any
inaccuracies. The user assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection with the use of a product or its application. JDSU reserves
the right to change at any time without notice the design, specifications, function, fit or form of its products described herein, including
withdrawal at any time of a product offered for sale herein. JDSU makes no representations that the products
herein are free from any intellectual property claims of others. Please contact JDSU for more information. JDSU and the JDSU logo are
trademarks of JDS Uniphase Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. ©2006 JDS Uniphase
Corporation. All rights reserved. 10131957 Rev. 002 02/06 APEMICROANAMOD.DS.CC.AE
Ordering Information
For more information on this or other products and their availability, please contact your local JDSU account manager or
JDSU directly at 1-800-498-JDSU (5378) in North America and +800-5378-JDSU worldwide or via e-mail at
customer.service@jdsu.com.
APE MICROWAVE ANALOG INTENSITY MODULATOR
Sample: 10022054
Product Code Description
10022054 1310 nm, no optical connectors
10020461 1310 nm, FC/PC optical connectors
10020462 1550 nm, no optical connectors
10020465 1550 nm, FC/PC optical connectors
