10 Gb/s Single Drive Modulator
This single drive modulator is ideally suited for use in long reach metro applications as well as long haul transmission. The small form factor makes it compatible with the 300 pin MSA transponder footprint.
Technical Specifications
Overview
High-Performance 10 Gb/s Single Drive Modulator
This 10 Gb/s single drive modulator is engineered for demanding long-reach and ultra-long-haul transmission applications. Featuring an integrated photodiode for precise bias and power control, it supports both C-band and L-band operations. Designed with a compact form factor, it is fully compatible with 300-pin MSA transponder footprints, making it an ideal choice for spectrally efficient DWDM transmission systems.
Physical Characteristics
- Dimensions
- 65 x 12 x 5 mm
- Mounting Type
- Surface mountable with gull wing DC pins
- RF Connector
- GPO
- Input Fiber
- 200 kpsi (for tight bend radii)
Performance Metrics
Power Penalty (X5)
1 dB
Power Penalty
Power Penalty (Z5)
2 dB
Power Penalty
- Data Rate
- 10 Gb/s
- Operating Bands
- C-bandL-band
Technical Features
Available Variants
| Model | Chirp Characteristics |
|---|---|
| X5 | Fixed zero-chirp |
| Z5 | Fixed ±0.7 chirp |
Compatibility
- High bandwidth FEC
- Super FEC
- 300 pin MSA transponder footprint
Compliance
Standards Compliance
Telcordia 468
Applications
Typical Applications
- MSA transponders (tunable or fixed wavelength)
- TDM and WDM Metro systems (up to 120 km)
- Long Haul (LH) and Ultra Long Haul (ULH) systems
- Terrestrial and submarine networks
- Electrical RZ modulation schemes
