25GHz LiNbO3 Modulator Driver, Wide Band Amplifier, EVK-RF-A-25-M
The driver amplifier is a general-purpose broadband amplifier designed especially for Mach-Zehnder optical modulator driver applications. Its exceptional performance and small size make it an easy addition to your Intermediate Reach, Long Haul, or Ultra Long Haul network infrastructure design. It provides a complete driver module package with a wide frequency range of 30 kHz to 25 GHz, low power dissipation, ample drive signal, very low added-jitter, fast rise time, and external control.
Product Highlight
- Low power, 2.0W, and low jitter
- 3dB bandwidth, up to 25GHz
- Fixed Gain, 4.5Vpp
- Turnkey EVB, DC 5V, Plug and Play
Application
- EML, EA, MZM Driver
- Microwave Photonics
- Pulse generator and amplifier
Specification
| Parameter | Unit | Min. | Typ. | Max. |
| Data Rate | Gbps | 20 | 25 | 32 |
| 3dB Bandwidth | GHz | 20 | 25 | – |
| Small Signal Gain@10GHz | dB | – | 20 | – |
| Output Amplitude Swing** | Vpp | 1.0 | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Input Amplitude Swing | Vpp | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Variable Gain | dB | – | 2 | – |
| Noise Figure | dB | – | 7.5 | – |
| Rise / Fall Time@25Gbps | ps | – | 8 | – |
| Input, Output Impedance | Ohms | – | 50 | – |
| Signal Output and Coupling | – | Single Ended AC Coupled |
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| RF Port | – | SMA Male | ||
| Operating Temperature | ℃ | 0 ~50 | ||
| Power supply* | – | DC5V, 1A (EVB) | ||
| Dimensions (L×W×H)* | mm | 93×41×15 (EVB) |
*The specifications subject to change without notice.** Output Swing up to 7Vpp is available up request.
Order Information
EVK-RF-A-25-M
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Package | Band Width | Output Swing | RF Connector |
| E=EVB | 20=20GHz | 4=4.5Vpp | K=SMA |
| 25=25GHz |
Eye Pattern Performance (NRZ @ 25Gbps & 32Gbps)
