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DR-AN-40-MO

40 GHz Analog Medium Output Voltage Driver

Photline Driver

The Photline DR-AN-40-MO is a wideband RF non-inverting amplifier
module designed for analog applications at frequencies up to 40 GHz.
The DR-AN-40-MO is characterized by a low Noise Figure and a linear
transfer function whose 1 dB compression point is above 15 dBm. It exhibits
flat Group Delay and Gain curves with reduced ripple over the entire
bandwidth.

FEATURES• Output voltage 6Vpp• Linear amplifier

The DR-AN-40-MO operates from a single power supply for safety and easeof use, and offers gain control over 3 dB. It comes in a compact housing withV type RF connectors and with an optional heat sink.
This amplifier module is ideally suited to drive optical modulators for analog
applications.

• Flat gain up to 30 GHz• Single voltage power supply• Low group delay variation

Performance Highlights
Parameter

MinTypMax

Unit

APPLICATIONS

Cut-off Frequencies

50 k-

40 GHz• LiNbO3 & InP modulators

Output Voltage--

6.3

VppGain-

26-dB

Saturated Output Power--20dBm

Output power 1 dB comp

1517-dBm

OPTIONS

Noise Figure

3-5ps• Heat-sink

Measurements for Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Vxp = 2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA• OFDM, RoF, Phase modulation• Research & Development• Low output voltage version for EAM
RELATED EQUIPMENTS• MX-LN-40, MXAN-LN-40 modulators• MBC-AN Automatic Bias Controllers

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DC Electrical Characteristics
ParameterSymbolMinTypMax

Unit

Supply voltage (fixed)Vbias

789V

Current consumption

Ibias-300350mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp0

1.5

1.7VCross point control voltage

Vxp02.2

2.3

VElectrical Characteristics
Parameter

SymbolCondition

MinTypMax

Unit

Lower frequency

f3db, lower-3 dB point

--50

kHz

Upper frequency

f3db, upper-3 dB point

3640-

GHz

Gain

S21

Small signal

-

26-dB

Gain ripple-< 40 GHz-±1.5-dB

Input return loss

S1150 MHz < f < 30 GHz-

-10-dB

Output return loss

S2250 MHz < f < 30 GHz-

-10-dBIsolation

S1250 MHz < f < 30 GHz-

-60-

dB

Output power 1 dB

P1dB

2 Ghz < f < 20 GHz

1517-

dBm

Saturated powerPsat

f < 20 GHz-

20-dBmOutput voltage

Vout

Linear

04.5-

Maximum swing

06.3

-

Noise figure

NF

f < 1 Ghz

5--

1 Ghz < f < 26 GHz

3-

5Power dissipation

P-

-

2.4

3.2

VppdBW

Conditions: Vin = 0.5 Vpp, Tamb = 25 °C, 50 W system

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 voltage

Vin-0.63

Vpp

Supply Voltage

Vbias

09V

DC current

Ibias

0350mA

Gain control voltage

Vamp01.7

VOutput power control voltage

Vxp02.3

V

Power dissipation

Pdiss-3.2W

Temperature of operationTop0+50°C

Storage temperatureTst-20+70°C

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S21 and Group Delay Parameter Curve

S12 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V,Graph1
Vxp = 2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

Conditions: Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Vxp = 2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

300,5200,4100,300,2-100,1-200,0-300510152025Frequency (GHz)303540-10-20-30Group delay (ns)S12 (dB)

0,6S21 (dB)40-0,1-60-70-80

0-5-5-10-10-15-15

S11 (dB)

0-20-25-35-35

10152025

30

35-40

40

0

51015

Frequency (GHz)

30

35

40

2025

30

35

Noise Figure Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Vxp = 2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

Conditions: Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Vxp = 2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

10796

Noise figure (dB)Eye Amplitude (Vpp)25

Frequency (GHz)

Saturated Output Power Curve543220-25-30

515-20-300

10Conditions: Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Vxp =2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA0-40

5S11 Parameter Curve

Conditions: Vbias = 8 V, Vamp = 1.5 V, Vxp = 2.2 V, Ibias = 300 mA

S22 (dB)-50

Frequency (GHz)

Page 1

S22 Parameter Curve-40

00,20,40,60,81

1,21,41,61,82

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Electrical Schematic Diagram

Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm

The heatsinking of the module is necessary. It’s user responsability to use an adequate heatsink. Refer to page 6 for iXBlue recommended
heatsink.

PIN

Function

Unit

IN

RF In

V connector female

OUT

RF OutV connector maleVbias

Power supply voltage

Set a typical operating specification

VampOutput voltage amplitude adjustment

Adjust for gain control tuning

VxpOutput voltage cross point adjustment

Adjust for cross point control tuning

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Mechanical Diagram And Pinout With HS-MO2 Heatsink

07_2015_PT_SP_ED0

All measurements in mm

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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