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MXAN-LN series
1550 nm band Analog Intensity Modulators

PHOTLINE MODULATOR

The Photline MXAN-LN series are high bandwidth intensity modulators
specially designed for the transmission of analog signals over optical fibers.
The MXAN-LN’s performance parameters meet the requirement of the mostdemanding analog transmission links for military and civil applications : thex-cut design offers an unmatched stability, the low insertion loss optimizes
links gain and the high linearity preserves the signal quality. They are
specially suitable for microwave links and remoted antennas.

FEATURES

MXAN-LN-10 Performance Highlights• High linearity

Parameter

MinTypMax

Unit• Bandwidth 10 GHz, 20 GHz, 40 GHz

Operating wavelength

1530

-1625

nm

Insertion loss (option low IL)

-2.7

-dB

Electro-optical bandwidth

1012-

GHz

Vp RF @50 kHz

-

5.5

-

V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio-70-dB• High stability• Low insertion loss
• Operation in C and L bands
APPLICATIONS• RoF• Antenna remoting

Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 1550 nm

MXAN-LN-20 Performance Highlights• Microwave and Radar links

Parameter

MinTypMaxUnit• Space and defence systems

Operating wavelength

1530-1625nmInsertion loss (option low IL)-2.7-dBOPTIONSElectro-optical bandwidth

2025-GHz• 1300 nm, 1000 nm, 800 nm versions

Vp RF @50 kHz-5-V• Hermetic sealing

2nd harmonic suppression ratio

-60

-dB

• Space qualified

Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 1550 nm

RELATED EQUIPMENTS

MXAN-LN-40 Performance Highlights• DR-AN RF amplifiers• MBC ditherless Bias Controllers• Turn-key ModBox systems

Parameter

MinTypMax

Unit

Operating wavelength

1530-1625nmInsertion loss

-

3.5-

dB

Electro-optical bandwidth

2830-

GHz

Vp RF @50 kHz-5-V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio-60-dB

Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 1550 nm

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1550 nm band Analog Intensity Modulators

Photline Modulator

MXAN-LN-10

10 GHz Analog Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMax

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21

RF electrodes, from 2 GHz

1012-

GHzRipple S21

DS21

RF electrodes, f < 10 GHz-0.51dB

Electrical return loss

S11RF electrodes, f < 10 GHz--12-10dB

Vp RF @50 kHz

VpRF50 kHz

RF electrodes-5.56V

Vp RF @10 GHz

VpRF10 GHz

RF electrodes

-

6.5

7V

Vp DC electrodes

VpDC

DC electrodes

-

6.5

7

V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio

H1 - H2

Measured @5 GHz

-

70-

dB

Input 3rd order intercept

IIP3

Measured @5 GHz

2830-

dBm

RF input impedanceZin-RF--50-

W

DC input impedanceZin-DC--

1-

MW

SymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Crystal--Operating wavelengthl-

1530

1550

1625nmInsertion loss

IL

Without connectors

-

3.5

4.5

dB

Option Low IL, without connectors

-

2.7

3dB

DC extinction ratio

ERMeasured with narrow source
linewidth < 200 MHz

2022-

dB

Optical return loss

ORL-

-40

-45-

dB

Chirp

a-

-0.1

00.1

-

50 W RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

All specifications given at 25°C, 1550 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-28dBmBias voltage

Vbias-20+20V

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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1550 nm band Analog Intensity Modulators

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MXAN-LN-20

20 GHz Analog Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMax

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21

RF electrodes, from 2 GHz

2025-

GHz

Ripple S21

DS21

RF electrodes, f < 20 GHz

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11

RF electrodes, f < 20 GHz--12-10dB

Vp RF @50 kHz

VpRF50 kHz

RF electrodes

-55.5

V

Vp RF @20 GHz

VpRF20 GHz

RF electrodes-78V

Vp DC electrodes

VpDC

DC electrodes-6.57V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio

H1 - H2

Measured @5 GHz, RFIN = 0 dBm

-60-

dB

Input 3rd order intercept

IIP3

Measured @5 GHz

2830-dBm

RF input impedanceZin-RF--50-

W

DC input impedanceZin-DC--

1-

MW

SymbolCondition

Min

TypMaxUnit

Crystal--Operating wavelengthl-

1530

1550

1625

nm

Insertion loss

IL

Without connectors

-

3.5

4.5

dB

Option Low IL, without connectors

-

2.7

3dB

DC extinction ratioER

Measured with narrow source
linewidth < 200 MHz

2025-

dB

Optical return loss

ORL--40-45-dBChirpa--0.1

00.1-50 W RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

All specifications given at 25°C, 1550 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-28dBmBias voltage

Vbias-20+20V

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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MXAN-LN-40

40 GHz Analog Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21RF electrodes, from 2 GHz

2830-GHzRipple S21DS21

RF electrodes, f < 30 GHz

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11

RF electrodes, f < 30 GHz--12-10dB

Vp RF @50 kHz

VpRF50 kHz

RF electrodes-56V

Vp RF @20 GHz

VpRF20 GHz

RF electrodes-78V

Vp DC electrodes

VpDC

DC electrodes

-

6.5

7V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio

H1 - H2

Measured @5 GHz, RFIN = 0 dBm

-60-

dB

Input 3rd order intercept

IIP3

Measured @5 GHz

2830-dBm

RF input impedanceZin-RF--50-W

DC input impedanceZin-DC--1-MWSymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Crystal--Operating wavelengthl-

1530

1550

1625nmInsertion loss

ILWithout connectors

-

3.5

4.5dB

DC extinction ratioER

Measured with narrow source
linewidth < 200 MHz

2025-

dB

Optical return loss

ORL-

-40-45-

dB

Chirp

a-

-0.1

00.1

-

50 W RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

All specifications given at 25°C, 1550 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

Symbol

Min

Max

Unit

RF input power

EPin-28dBmBias voltage

Vbias-20+20V

Optical input power

OPin-20dBmOperating temperature

OT

0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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1550 nm band Analog Intensity Modulators

Photline Modulator
MXAN-LN-10 Typical S21 Curve

MXAN-LN-10 Typical S11 Curve

50-5-10-15-5S11 (dB)

S21 (dB)

0-10-20-25-30-15-35-20

02468101214-40

16024

Frequency (GHz)6810121416

Frequency (GHz)MXAN-LN-20 Typical S21 Curve

MXAN-LN-20 Typical S11 Curve05-5-10-5S11 (dB)

S21 (dB)

0-10-15-20-25-30-15-35-20-40

05101520
Frequency (GHz)

2530MXAN-LN-40 Typical S21 Curve

05101520
Frequency (GHz)2530

MXAN-LN-40 Typical S11 Curve

50-50-10-15S11 (dB)

S21 (dB)-5-10-20-25-30-15-35-200510152025303540

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Mechanical Diagram and Pinout

All measurements in mm

M1.6x0.35 - 6H

121.51. 5

82

65

1. 59. 65

4.5

4.75

1551 25

2.5n2.2

20.5

37.92

5.08

85
95

Port14

2. 5

5. 08

FunctionNotemaintaining fiber, Corning
CREAPolarization
TION
0PM
6/02/15-U25D,
2014
SJ
900
DESCRIPTION DDE LA RELength
VISION 1.5 meter. Buffer diameter
DESSINE
DATEmm VERIFIE
D
D
DIN

Optical input port01

OUT

Optical output port

RF

RF input port

1GroundPin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

2DC

Pin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

3, 4

Photodiode cathode, anodePin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

IN D.
D
ECHELLE :1:1

TOL. GEN. :-MATIERE :TRAITEMENT :UANTITE :Polarization
maintaining
fiber, CorningQPM
15-U25D,
Length 1.5 meter. Buffer diameter 900 mm-

ATR SFF MX
PL-0854-MC-01

MX-LN-10: Wiltron female K (SMA compatible)

16, rue Auguste Jouchoux
MX-LN-20: Wiltron female K or V (optional)
25001 BESANCON- FRANCE
Tél. : +33 (0)3 81 85 31 80 - Fax : +33 (0)3 81 81 15 57
MX-LN-40: Wiltron female V
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Ordering information				BW = Bandwidth : 10 10 GHz 20 20 GHz 40 40 GHz
XX = Internal photodiode : 00 Not integrated PD PD Integrated
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 Seikoh-Giken 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 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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