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Multi Channel Transmitter for D-WDM
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Application:
· High Speed 2.5Gb/s per channel, Metro D-WDM
networks.
Features:
· 4 WDM channels standard, one fiber output,
isolator optional
· Fiber Grating Laser Diodes, wavelength locking,
APC and LD driving electronics included
· Thermal stabilization of LD
· Full ITU-T D-WDM grid available, channel
spacing 200 GHz standard (down to 50GHz)
· Wide operating temperature range
· Compact, hermetic package
Technical Specifications for 4 channel module
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can affect the device reliability. The specified performance
can be achieved at the operating conditions, listed in this datasheet.
Parameter Symbol Conditions Rating Unit
LD optical output power/channel Pf CW 10 mW
Total supply current ITot 4 A
Total supply voltage VTot 5,25 V
Operating case temperature Tc 0 - +70 °C
Storage temperature Tstg -40 - +85 °C
ESD threshold tbd
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Electrical/Optical Characteristics
Parameters are specified over operating case temperature.
A heat sink or ventilation may be needed to ensure operation within the above limits
Typical values are measured at 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Conditions Symbol Min Typ. Max Unit
DC power supply voltage TEC included Vcc 4,75 5 5,25 V
DC power supply current TEC included Icc 2,4 4 A
Power dissipation Pdis 12 21 W
Input data voltage Vin 0,9 V
Input impedance Rin 50 W
Tx enable voltage Ven 0 0,8 V
Tx disable voltage Vdis 2,0 Vcc V
l deviation alarm/channel Note (1) V no-l alarm 0 0,3 V
V l alarm 4.5 Vcc V
Setting (active-low) l alarm -200 200 pm
Laser degrade alarm/channel V no alarm 4,5 Vcc V
V
alarm 0 0,3 V
Setting (active-
low)(2)
LD alarm 80 mA
Laser Bias Monitor Voltage per channel Vlbm 20 mV/mA
Laser Back-facet Monitor PD
Voltage (50% duty cycle)
Vbf 500 mV/m
W
Return Loss (input data) RLdata -10 dB
Note 1: Deviation due to control loop malfunction.
Note 2: Average Laser bias current
Optical Characteristics
Parameter Conditions Symbol Min Typ. Max Unit
Average Optical Power Output
per Channel
BOL Pave 2.0 5.0 dBm
EOL 3) Pave 0 2.0 dBm
Center wavelength range lc 1530 1610 nm
Variation of center wavelength
over temperature and lifetime
D lc -20 20 pm
Spectral width 2.5Gb/s
modulated, -20dB
D l20 0,2 nm
Side Mode Suppression Ratio SMSR 33 40 dB
Extinction ratio re 8,2 dB
Optical rise/fall time (20/80%) tr, tf 130 ps
Dispersion penalty (Type A) 1800ps/nm DP 2,0 dB
(Type B) 3000ps/nm DP 2,0 dB
Note 3: EOL defined as +20% change in Operating Bias Current
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Fiber Pigtail Specification
Parameter Limits Unit
Fiber type SM
Mode field diameter 9.5±1 µm
Cladding diameter 125±2 µm
Secondary coating outer diameter 0.9±0.1 mm
Connector See ordering info
Optical return loss of connector 40 (min) dB
Typical Characteristics
Optical Power in Fiber
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
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Laser Current (mA)
Optical Power (mW)
Popt @ 18 °C
Popt @ 19 °C
Popt @ 20 °C
Popt @ 21 °C
Popt @ 22 °C
Typical LI curve at different laser temperatures
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Spectrum at 50mA, 21°C
-70
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
1528 1530 1532 1534 1536 1538 1540
Wavelength (nm)
Relative Amplitude (dB
)
Wavelength
1533.0
1533.1
1533.2
1533.3
1533.4
1533.5
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Laser Current (mA)
Wavelength (nm)
Lambda @ 18 °C
Lambda @ 19 °C
Lambda @ 20 °C
Lambda @ 21 °C
Lambda @ 22 °C
Wavelength shift vs. drive current for different temperatures
Typical spectrum at average drive current
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Package Dimensions
120 x 95 x 10mm³ (excluding cooling fins)
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