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Datasheet
SHF 47100 AO/E Conversion ModuleDescription
The SHF 47100 A is a module which converts optical signals with a bit rate up to 50 Gbps into
electrical signals. Broadband RZ and NRZ operation is possible and the wide output dynamic range
combined with excellent pulse behaviour makes the device ideal for OEM applications and opticalsystem research

Features
Broadband operation up to 50 Gbps
High optical sensitivity
Wide output dynamic range
NRZ and RZ operation
High output saturation suitable for 2R regeneration
Ideal for OEM applications and optical system research
Excellent pulse behaviour
Unsurpassed high power handling capability
High responsivity

Applications
R&D for optical communication systems up to 44 Gbps
Microwave photonics
Characterization of high speed optical components

Options
The receiver can be supplied with various connector options.
The standard configuration is a single mode fiber at the input of approximately 1 m length and an
FC/PC optical connector.
Various other kinds of precision optical connectors can be mounted to the pigtail fiber and have tobe specified with the order.

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Specifications
Parameter

UnitMin.

Typ.

Max.

Conditions

Optical parameters
Wavelength range

C and L band

High frequency 3dB point

GHzLow frequency 3dB point

kHz3030

Conversion gain

mV/mW

350450at 1550 nm

Optical return lossdB2428

without opticalconnector

Optical PDL @ 1550 nm

dB

Output electrical reflection
(S22)

dB

Receiver sensitivity @ 231-1
PRBS, measured at 40Gbps
with BER of 10-9dBm

Input optical signal overloadmW

Output saturation voltage(peak-peak)V

56

Output rise and fall times (1090 %)ps910

Output timing jitter <RMS>

ps0.8

measured on RZ
signal (see below)

dBm

13CW

0.3

0.5-10-910measured withSHF BPG44 low
litter output fordata generation,
SHF 4003
transmitter andSHF EA44 as error
detectormean power

Absolute maximum ratings
Optical input power

GeneralPower supply

VSupply current

APower consumption

W

2.6

Operating temperature°C040

Storage temperature°C-2085Dimensions

mmConnector

5.2

100.5

85x65x19 withoutconnectors
V (1.85 mm) maleAll parameters measured at 25°C
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Output Waveforms
Pattern generated by SHF BPG 44 E and SHF 5003 RZ Laser Transmitter to generate NRZ and RZ
optical signals. Output detected by SHF 47100 A and displayed on Agilent DCA 86100 A with 70 GHz
sampling head. All patterns used are PRBS with a length of 231-1.
CS-RZ signals at 40 Gbps

3 dBm optical input power

6 dBm optical input power

C-RZ signals at 40 Gbps

3 dBm optical input power

6 dBm optical input power

NRZ signals at 40 Gbps

3 dBm optical input power

6 dBm optical input power

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Sensitivity
Receiver Sensitiivity

Bit Error Rate

10-210-310-410-510-6

10-710-810-1010-1210-14-15,0-13,0-11,0-9,0Optical Power (dBm)-7,0-5,0Bit error rate measured using SHF BPG 44 E LJ + SHF 5003 RZ + SHF 47100 A into SHF EA 44 underoptimum bias condition for input threshold. Dynamic extinction ratio of input signal: 12 dB.

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Module Outline

85

18,540M3x7(4x)

Bottom view

6065
Front view
195,3

Data Out12,2(V Connector)

7,5
12,6
17,7

8,3

65
23,5Top view
OutNewamp
800/105

SHF AG Berlin

Ser. No

450mV/mW

DCM2,585

In

M2,5

SHF 47100A
O/E Converter
1550nm10mW
max

9>5.2V
0.5A

U2t
XPDV
2020

nc nc

23,5
8,2
Rear view
Data Out(V Connector)

all dimensions in mm

SHF reserves the right to change specifications and design without notice - SHF 47100 A – Rev. 1.3 – 24/MAY/2004

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