TECHNOLOGIEModBox-TTX

Benchtop Tunable Laser Source

SDelivering Modulation Solutions
ModBoxThe ModBox-TTX is a wavelength tunable laser source designed for operationin laboratory or test in production.
The ModBox-TTX external cavity laser (ECL) offers an unparalleled combinationof optical performances : low frequency resolution, narrow linewidth, highpurity, high optical power.
Based on LiNbO3 modulators, a variety of modulation options are proposedwith the ModBox-TTX to make it a versatile high speed-high data rates
applications equipment.

• Narrow linewidth : 100 kHz• High SMSR
• C, L or A band
• High optical power : up to 15.5 dBm• PC controlledApplications• Laboratory

Performance Highlights
ParameterMin

TypMaxUnit

Optical Wavelength range

1529
1528
1570

-

1567
1566
1608

nm

Optical output power adjustment range(with high power option)

7-

13.5(15.5)

dBm

Linewidth--100kHz

Frequency fine tune resolution-1-

MHzSMSR4055-dB• Production test

Self-heterodyne spectrum

Options0• Multi-channel version----- Measurement
Lorenzian fit :FWHM = 25 kHz• 10 Gb/s external modulation• 40 Gb/s external modulation• Analog modulation-25• Specific modulation format QPSK,DPSK, ODB,...

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012Signal (dB)

Features-50

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Benchtop Tunable Laser Source

SModBoxTunable Laser Optical Specifications
Parameter

Optical wavelength range

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMaxUnit

l_A-bandA band version

1529.16-1567.13

nm

l_C-bandC band version

1527.60-1565.50

nml_L-bandL band version

1570.01-

1608.76

nmStandard version

7-

13.5dBm

High power version

7-

15.5

dBm

Optical output power adjustment

PCWFrequency fine tune resolution

FTF--1-

MHz

Optical output power accuracy

PCW-acc

-

-1

-

1dB

Wavelength accuracy

Dlacc

-

-1.5

-

1.5

GHz

LinewidthDl

FWHM @-3 dB, instantaneous-

-100

kHz

Side Mode Suppression Ratio

SMSR

-

4055

-

dB

RIN7

For 7 dBm output power

--

-140

RIN13For 13 dBm output power---145

RINdB/Hz

Environment
SymbolMinMax

UnitOperating temperature

OT+10+35°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

PI curve at 193.50 THz

Frequency and power error, 25 °C, 13.5 dBm
350
450.8

From datasheet

3530
252015Frequency Error (GHz)240

Optical Power (mW)

1.0100255075

100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300
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0.4

10.2

00.0
-0.2

-1-0.4
-0.6

-2-3

50.6
Power Error (dB)Parameter-0.8
191.30 THz

193.70 THz

196.05 THz

Freq Error (GHz)

0.15

0.130.00

Power Error (dB)

0.09

-0.04

0.06

-1.0

Frequency and Power BOL Spec Limit

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Benchtop Tunable Laser Source

SModBox
ModBox-TTX version

Dimensions
Dimensions

19 inches x 2U or 3U

Weight

1.5 kg - 3.3 pounds

Power supply (rear panel)

100 - 120 V / 220 - 240 V automatic switch, 50 - 60 Hz

Interfaces
Optical connectors

Polarization maintaining fiber, PM1550

Remote type

USB with Labview driver

Remote connector

USB type B

V1, PT-June-2011

Fiber

FC/UPC - FC/APC

Compliance
SafetyEN 60625-1

Marking

CE

Ordering Information				
ModBox-TTX-AP-CP-LP-XX				A = A band - C : C band - L : L band				P = Output power, P : 13.5 dBm - H : 15.5 dBm				XX = Output connector, 00 : bare fiber - FA : FC/APC - FC : FC/SPC
Example : ModBox-TTX-CH-LP-FA is a ModBox-TTX with two lasers : C-band 15.5 dBm, L-band 13.5 dBm, FC-APC				

About us
Photline Technologies is a provider of Fiber Optics Modulation Solutions based on the company LiNb03 modulatorsand high-speed electronics modules. Photline Technologies offers high speed and high data rate modulation solutions
for the telecommunication industry and the defense, aerospace, instruments and sensors markets. The products
offered by the company include : comprehensive range of intensity and phase modulators (800 nm, 1060 nm, 1300nm, 1550 nm), RF drivers and modules, transmitters and modulation units.
Photline Technologies reserves the right to change, at any time and without notice, the specifications, design,function or form of its products described herein. All statements, specification, technical information related
to the products herein are given in good faith and based upon information believed to be reliable andaccurate at the moment of printing. However the accuracy and completeness thereof is not guaranteed. Noliability is assumed for any inaccuracies and as a result of use of the products. The user must validate all parameters for each application before use and he assumes all risks in connection with the use of the products.

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16, rue Auguste Jouchoux - 250000 Besançon - FRANCEtél. : +33 (0) 381 853 180 - fax : + 33 (0) 381 811 557
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