IQ Modulator Bias Controller

MBC-IQ-LAB with CS-SSB harmonic rejection better than 40 dB over tens of hours

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Overview

The Exail MBC-IQ-LAB controls I&Q modulators in a carrier-suppressed single-sideband (CS-SSB) scheme by minimizing the beating harmonic of two small dithers. It maintains better than 40 dB optical harmonic rejection over tens of hours.

Key features

  • Automatic bias controller for IQ modulators
  • Turn-key standalone electronics
  • Two small dithering signals at two frequencies
  • Optical harmonics rejection better than 40 dB

Specifications

  • Harmonic rejection: better than 40 dB (over tens of hours)

Applications

  • RF over fiber (RFoF)
  • Optical frequency shifters
  • Brillouin-based metrology
  • Antenna measurements

Downloads (official Exail documents)

Range

Modulator Bias Controllers

Division

Photonics

Firm

Exail

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