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NIR-MPX-LN series
1000 nm band Phase Modulators

PHOTLINE MODULATOR
The Photline NIR-MPX series are phase modulators especially designed tooperate in the 1000 nm wavelength band. They are available with various
modulation bandwidths, from low frequency to 10 GHz and beyond.
Like all iXBlue Near InfraRed (NIR) modulators, the NIR-MPX series
use a proton exchanged based waveguide process that confers them anunparalleled stability even when operating at high optical power.

NIR-MPX-LN-0.1 Performance HighlightsParameterMinTypMax

Unit

FEATURES

Operating wavelength

980-1150nm• High optical power : 100 mW

Electro-optical bandwidth-150-MHz• High Bandwidth version > 10 GHz

Vπ RF @50 kHz-2.5-V• High stability

Insertion loss

-3-dB

• Low Vπ
• Low insertion loss
APPLICATIONS• Interferometric based sensor• Spectral broadening• Frequency shifting• Laser combining• Pound-Drever-Hall locking (PDH)

Specifications given at 25 °C, 1060 nm

NIR-MPX-LN-02 Performance Highlights
Parameter

MinTypMax

Unit

Operating wavelength

980-1150nmElectro-optical bandwidth2--GHzVπ RF @50 kHz-3-

VInsertion loss

-3-dB

Specifications given at 25 °C, 1060 nm

NIR-MPX-LN-05 Performance Highlights

OPTIONS

Parameter

Min

TypMaxUnit• 20 GHz version

Operating wavelength

980-1150nm• Hermetic sealing

Electro-optical bandwidth5--GHz• 800 nm, 1300 nm band versions

Vπ RF @50 kHz

-

4.5-

VInsertion loss

-3-

dB

RELATED EQUIPMENTS• Matched RF amplifiers• NIR-MX-LN intensity modulators

Specifications given at 25 °C, 1060 nm

NIR-MPX-LN-10 Performance Highlights
Parameter

Min

TypMaxUnit

Operating wavelength

980-1150

nm

Electro-optical bandwidth-12-

GHzVπ RF @50 kHz-5.5-

VInsertion loss

-3-

dB

Specifications given at 25 °C, 1060 nm
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1000 nm band Phase Modulators

Photline Modulator

NIR-MPX-LN-0.1

150 MHz Phase Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMaxUnit

S21

RF electrodes, from 2 GHz

-150-

MHz

VπRF50 kHz

RF electrodes-2.53V

Zin-RF--10 000-

ΩSymbolCondition

MinTypMax

UnitCrystal--

Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-PropWaveguide process--

Proton exchange

Operating wavelengthl-

980

1060

1150nmInsertion loss

ILWithout connectors-34dB

Optical return loss

ORL--40-45-dB

Electro-optic bandwidth
Vπ RF @50 kHz
RF input impedance

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

All specifications given at 25°C, 1060 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter

SymbolMinMaxUnit

Modulation voltage range

EVin

-20

20V

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT

0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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1000 nm band Phase Modulators

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NIR-MPX-LN-02
2 GHz Phase ModulatorElectrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMax

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21-

2--

GHz

Ripple S21

ΔS21-

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11---12-10dB

VπRF50 kHz--34V

Zin-RF--50-

ΩSymbolConditionMin

TypMaxUnit

Crystal--Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

Waveguide process--

Proton exchange

Operating wavelength

λ-

980

1060

1150

nm

Insertion loss

IL

Without connectors

-

34dB

Optical return loss

ORL--40-45-dB

Vπ RF @50 kHz
RF input impedance

Optical Characteristics
ParameterAll specifications given at 25°C, 1060 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter

SymbolMinMaxUnit

RF input power

EPin-28dBm

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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1000 nm band Phase Modulators

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NIR-MPX-LN-05
5 GHz Phase Modulator

Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21-

5--

GHz

Ripple S21

ΔS21-

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11---12-10dB

VπRF50 kHz-

-

4.5

5.5

V

Zin-RF--50-

ΩSymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Crystal--Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

Waveguide process--Proton exchange

Operating wavelength

λ-

980

1060

1150nmInsertion loss

ILWithout connectors-34dB

Optical return loss

ORL--40-45-dB

Vπ RF @50 kHz
RF input impedance

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

All specifications given at 25°C, 1060 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter

SymbolMinMaxUnit

RF input power

EPin-28dBm

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT

0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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1000 nm band Phase Modulators

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NIR-MPX-LN-10

10 GHz Phase Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

MinTypMaxUnit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21-

1012-

GHzRipple S21

ΔS21-

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11---12-10dB

VπRF50 kHz-

-

5.5

6.5V

Zin-RF--50-

ΩSymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Crystal--Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

Waveguide process--Proton exchange

Operating wavelengthλ-

980

1060

1150

nm

Insertion loss

ILWithout connectors-34dB

Optical return loss

ORL-

-40

-45-dBVπ RF @50 kHz
RF input impedance

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

All specifications given at 25°C, 1060 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter

SymbolMinMax

Unit

RF input power

EPin-28dBm

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT0+70°CStorage temperature

ST-40

+85°C

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1000 nm band Phase Modulators

Photline Modulator
Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm

121.5

M1.6x0.35 - 6H

1.5

82

6

9.65
1. 5

4.5

4.75

155n2.2

2.5
20.5

Port8595

Function

Note01IN

CREATIONECHELLE :Optical output port

RF

RF input port

SJ

06/02/2014-DATE
D
QUANTITE :VERIFIE

Polarization maintaining fiber, Corning PM 98-U25A,

Optical input port INDD.

OUT2.51 25

1:1

DESCRIPTION DDE LA REVISIONDESSINE
DDLength 1.5 meter. Buffer diameter 900 μm
TOL. GEN. :MATIERE :TRAITEMENT :-Polarization maintaining
fiber, Corning-PM 98-U25A,

A TR SF F M P
PL-0855-MC-01-Length 1.5 meter. Buffer diameter 900 μm

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01Ordering information				XX = Bandwidth : 0.1 150 MHz 02 2 GHz 05 5 GHz 10 10 GHz
Y = Input fiber : P Polarization maintaining S Standard single mode
Z = Output fiber : P Polarization maintaining S Standard single mode
AB = Input connector : 00 bare fiber FA FC/APC FC FC/SPC
CD = Output connector : 00 bare fiber FA FC/APC FC FC/SPC
Note : optical connectors are Senko with narrow key or equivalent

About us
iXBlue Photonics includes iXBlue iXFiber brand that produces specialty optical fibers and Bragg gratings based fiber
optics components and iXBlue Photline brand that provides optical modulation solutions based on the company lithium
niobate (LiNbO3) modulators and RF electronic modules.
iXBlue Photonics serves a wide range of industries : sensing and instruments, defense, telecommunications, space andfiber lasers as well as research laboratories all over the world.
Ixblue reserves the right to change, at any time and without notice, the specifications, design, function orform of its products described herein. All statements, specification, technical information related to theproducts herein are given in good faith and based upon information believed to be reliable and accurate at
the moment of printing. However the accuracy and completeness thereof is not guaranteed. No liability isassumed 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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