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MX40G, MX70G Series of E-O Converters Chapter 5: Specifications
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Chapter 5 Specifications
All Specifications are at 1550 nm and 25 °C ambient temperature, unless otherwise noted. Specifications that are specific to
models in the MX40G or MX70G series will be marked as such.
5.1 General System Specifications
Parameter Typical Values Notes
Laser Output Power
13.5 dBm Max From Internal Laser
Optical Input Power 20 dBm Max
From External Laser,
22 dBm Absolute Max
Internal Laser
Wavelength
Range
1
MX40G, MX70G C-Band Tunable in 50 GHz Steps
MX40G-LB,
MX70G-LB
L-Band Tunable in 50 GHz Steps
MX40G-1310,
MX70G-1310
1310 nm Fixed-Wavelength
External Laser Wavelength Range 2 1250 nm - 1610 nm -
Calibrated Wavelengths 1310 nm, 1550 nm, 1590 nm User Selectable
Optical Extinction Ratio 13 dB Max -
Input RF
Connector Type
MX40G Series 2.92 mm Connector 3
-
MX70G Series 1.85 mm Connector 4
Frequency
Response
5
MX40G Series DC - 40 GHz
-
MX70G Series DC - 70 GHz
Uncertainty of
Supplied
Magnitude
Response
6
MX40G Series ±0.85 dB From 40 MHz to 40 GHz
MX70G Series
±0.85 dB From 40 MHz to 40 GHz
±1.75 dB From 40 GHz to 70 GHz
Modulator RF Input ±1 V Max for Linear Response 7 ±5 V Absolute Max
Optical Insertion Loss
5.0 dB at 1550 nm
7.0 dB at 1310 nm
Laser IN to Optical OUT
Absolute Stability
8
0.1 dB (Dither Mode)
0.2 dB (Ratio Mode)
Stability of Modulation
Amplitude at any Single
Frequency Point
Relative Stability 8
0.02 dB (Dither Mode)
0.02 dB (Ratio Mode)
Stability of Modulation
Amplitude Between
Frequency Points
(Response Shape)
1
An 850 nm fixed-wavelength laser can be substituted upon request: contact Thorlabs’ technical support.
2
Using the modulator at another wavelength (e.g. visible light) may cause an increase in insertion loss and will void the
warranty.
3
The 2.92 mm connector can mate directly to an SMA, 3.5 mm, or K connector.
4
The 1.85 mm connector can mate directly to a 2.4 mm or V connector.
5
Measured frequency response provided in *.s2p file on a USB drive with each unit.
6
At each frequency specified in the frequency response file.
7
With Bias Point at Quadrature
8
For a temperature range of 3 °C and a time period of 4 hours.