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MX2000-LN series
2 µm band 1 GHz & 10 GHz Intensity Modulators

PHOTLINE MODULATOR

The Photline MX2000-LN series are intensity modulators especially designed
for operation in the 2.0 µm wavelength band at frequencies up to 10 GHz andabove.
These Mach-Zehnder modulators offer engineers working at 2.0 µm theintrinsic and unparalleled benefits of LiNbO3 external modulation: highbandwidth , high contrast, ease of use.

FEATURES

The MX2000-LN series are based on a X-cut design that confers
them an unparalleled stability. They incorporate 2.0 µm specificwaveguide and are pigtailed with 2.0 µm polarization maintaining fibers.

• Low insertion loss
• Low Vp
• 2 µm specific design

MX2000-LN-01 Performance Highlights

APPLICATIONSParameter

MinTypMax

Unit• LIDAROperating wavelength

1900-2200nm• Gas sensing

Insertion loss

-4-dB

• Mid-IR wavelength generation

Electro-optical bandwidth

12-GHz• Spectroscopy

Vp RF @50 kHz-

5.5-V

• Seed source

Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 2050 nm• Research & development
OPTIONS• 20 GHz version• Hermetic sealing

MX2000-LN-10 Performance Highlights
Parameter

MinTypMax

Unit

Operating wavelength

1900-2200nmRELATED EQUIPMENTS

Insertion loss-4-dB• Choice of RF drivers

Electro-optical bandwidth

1012-

GHz

• 2.0 µm band Phase Modulators

Vp RF @50 kHz-

9.5-V• MBC-DG Automatic Bias Controllers

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2 µm band 1 GHz & 10 GHz Intensity Modulators

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MX2000-LN-01

1 GHz Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

Min

Typ

Max

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21

RF electrodes, from 500 MHz

12-

GHz

Ripple S21

DS21

RF electrodes, f < 2 GHz

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11

RF electrodes, f < 2 GHz--12-10dB

Vp RF @50 kHz

VpRF50 kHz

RF electrodes

-

5.5

6.5

V

Vp DC electrodes

VpDC

DC electrodes

-

11.5

13V

Impedance matching

Zin-RF--50-

W

DC input impedanceZin-DC--

1-

MW

SymbolConditionMin

TypMaxUnit

Crystal--Operating wavelengthl-

1900

2050

2200nmInsertion loss

ILWithout connectors

-45.5

dB

DC extinction ratioER

Measured with narrow source
linewidth < 200 MHz

2022-dB

Optical return loss

ORL--40-45-dB

Chirpa--0.1

00.1-50 Ω RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

All specifications given at 25°C, 2050 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

OT

0+70°C

Storage temperature

ST-40+85°C

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2 µm band 1 GHz & 10 GHz Intensity Modulators

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MX2000-LN-10

10 GHz Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolConditionMin

TypMax

Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth

S21

RF electrodes, from 2 GHz

1012-

GHzRipple S21

DS21

RF electrodes, f < 2 GHz

-

0.5

1dB

Electrical return loss

S11

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

Vp RF @50 kHz

VpRF50 kHz

RF electrodes

-

9.5

11V

Vp DC electrodes

VpDC

DC electrodes

-

1113V

Impedance matching

Zin-RF--50-

W

DC input impedanceZin-DC--

1-

MW

SymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Crystal--Operating wavelengthl-

190020502200nm

Insertion loss

ILWithout connectors

-45.5

dB

DC extinction ratioER

Measured with narrow source
linewidth < 200 MHz

2022-

dB

Optical return loss

ORL--40-45-dB

Chirpa--0.1

00.1

-

50 Ω RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter

Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

All specifications given at 25°C, 2050 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

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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MX2000-LN-01 Typical S21 Curve

MX2000-LN-01 Typical S11 Curve
5500-5S11 (dB)

S21 (dB)-5-10-10-15-20-15-20-25

01234-3050

12MX2000-LN-10 Typical S21 Curve

45MX2000-LN-10 Typical S11 Curve05-50-10
S11 (dB)-5S21(dB)3Frequency (GHz)

Frequency (GHz)-10-15-20-25-30-15-35-2002468101214

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Photline ModulatorMechanical Diagram and Pinout
M1.6x0.35 - 6H

1. 5121.5

All measurements in mm

82

65

1. 5

9. 65

4.54.75

1551 25

2.5n2.2

20.5

37.92
8595

PortFunction

INOptical input port01

5.08

14

2. 5

5. 08

Note
2000 nm Polarization maintaining fiber,IN D.
DECHELLE :CREATION Nufern PM1950, length : 1.5 meter
SJ

06/02/2014

Nufern-PM1950, length : 1.5- meter-D
ESCRIPTION DDE LA REVISIONDESSINE
DATE
DDD2000
fiber, QUANTITE :TOL. GEN. :MATIERnm
E : PolarizationTRmaintaining
AITEMENT :OUT

Optical output port

RFRF input port

1Ground2DC

3Photodiode cathodePin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

4Photodiode anodePin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

1:1-ATR SFF MXPin feed
PL-through0854diameter-MC-01.01 mm

VERIFIE

Wiltron female K (SMA compatible)
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01

Pin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

MX2000-LN-BW-Y-Z-AB-CD

BW = Bandwidth : 01 1 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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