


Optical Specifications
- Wavelength Range: 1525 - 1570 nm / 191.1 - 196.25 THz
- Input Power Range: 8 - 19 dBm
- X-Y Polarization Imbalance: < 1 dB
- Gain Imbalance: < 1 dB
- DC Extinction Ratio: > 18 dB
- IQ Offset: < -20 dB
- Electrical RF Connectors: 1.8 mm, Differential
- Insertion Loss: < 15.5 dB (maximum transmission point setting, no RF modulation)
- Class 40 E/O Bandwidth (6 dB): > 40 dB, 45 dB (typ)
- Class 60 E/O Bandwidth (6 dB): > 55 dB, 60 dB (typ)
General Specifications
- Maximum Ambient Temperature Gradient: ±1 K/hr
- Output Connector: FC/APC
- Optical Fiber: Polarization Maintaining, PANDA-Type
- Fiber PER: > 20 dB, 25 dB (typ)
ID Photonics Terabit Class IQ Optical Multi-Format Transmitter
Key Features
- Terabit Class IQ Reference Transmitter
- Fully integrated optical front-end instrument that converts electrical RF signals into Dual Polarization IQ modulated optical signals
- Integrated high fidelity tunable laser source, 25kHZ linewidth
- Perfect for M-QAM, M-PSK, OFDM and custom modulation formats
- Exceptionally low Error Vector Magnitudes even at high baud rates
- High repeatability and reliability of optimized optical signals
- Intuitive and user-friendly control via local touch panel display
- Installation free remote access via Browser based GUI
- USB and Ethernet interface for remote control and automation; SCPI style remote control command set, LabView drivers supplied
Shipping Information
– $125 to locations in the USA
– Please contact us for International Shipping rates
Sold & Supported in North America by LaserDiodeSource.com
Orders for this product are processed and fulfilled by Laser Lab Source, the marketplace for Laser Scientists and Engineers. This item ships from Bozeman, MT USA. It is manufactured by ID Photonics GmbH.
Warranty Information
This product is sold with a full one year warranty. It is warrantied to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. The warranty is transacted and honored by Laser Lab Source for product purchases made through Laser Lab Source.
Additional Information
Product ships from: Laser Lab Source, a division of Research Lab Source Inc facility in Bozeman, MT, USA; HS Code 85437090
Product Overview
Turn-Key Ready IQ Modulator Reference Transmitter
The Optical Multi-Format Transmitter (OMFT) is a fully integrated optical front end instrument that converts differential electrical RF signals into an IQ modulated optical signal.
This powerful and leading-edge device provides excellent quality and matched channels optimized for next generation multi-level transmission formats at very high symbol rates. It is suitable as reference transmitter for receiver characterization or transmitter reference setup.
The unit comprises a Mach Zehnder-based optical modulator, RF amplifiers for connecting to Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) or Pulse Pattern Generators (PPG), Automated Bias Control, and other critical technologies to ensure high repeatability and reliability of optimized optical signals.
This introduction video explains the fundamental operation of the transmitter, and highlights the exceptional performance at high baud rates.
Power Features Streamline Complex Operation
- Integrated high fidelity Tunable Laser Source, 25kHZ linewidth
- Modulation Formats include M-QAM, M-PSK, OFDM and custom modulation formats
- RF amplitude independent
- Capable of supporting baud rates beyond 100 GBaud/s
- High repeatability and reliability of optimized optical signals
- A zero noise feature allows achieving optimal and repeatable performance
- Intuitive and user-friendly control via local touch panel display
- Installation-free remote access via internal browser-based GUI
- USB and Ethernet interface for remote control and automatization
- SCPI Style remote control command set, LabView® drivers supplied
Automated Bias Control Enables Easy High Stability Operation
The unique RF amplitude / modulation format independent automated BIAS control allows users to apply customized RF input signals without requiring manual tweaking of parameters and guaranteeing operation at the optimal operating point. This methodology enables full-time high-stability operation, especially when switching between modulation formats.
- Ultra-Precise Automated BIAS Control
- No dependency on applied modulation format and RF amplitude
- No user tweaking required
- Zero noise feature
Designed for Usability
A local touch Panel Display provides easy-to-use direct access to the unit. The remote control is possible via a built-in Webserver, eliminating the need for software installation on a remote PC and enabling any handheld device to access the unit via browser. An SCPI based programming API allows straightforward implementation of automated test scripting for complex and repeated operations.