Product Overview

The Optilab LTB-12-VOA is a Versatile Lightwave Transmitter with a integrated Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA) designed for analog photonics applications from 2GHz to 15 GHz. This unit features a built in VOA for optical output power balancing, ideal for multichannel DWDM networks for intuituve gain balancing. This unit includes a narrow linewidth DFB laser, an optical intensity modulator, and an Automatic Bias Control (ABC) board. Contact Optilab for more information.

Applications

• Analog photonics
• 15 GHz RFoF transmition
• Satellite Communication
• Optical communications to 15 Gb/s
• Sub-nanosecond pulse generation
• DWDM network

Features

• Up to 15 GHz operating range
• Built in VOA
• 10 dB attenuation range
• Internal DFB laser up to 50 mW
• Automatic Bias, Q+ mode or 4 modes
• Remote access Via USB

Feature Name	Description
General Specifications
Operating Wavelength	1520 nm to 1560 nm
Laser Source	Internal DFB laser, 1550nm±10 nm; or customized
Laser Power Level	20 mW typ.
RF Return Loss	>10 dB @ 10 GHz; >10 dB @ 12 GHz
Impedance	50 Ω
Operating Frequency Range	2 GHz to 15 GHz
Input RF Voltage	5 dBm min
Optical Output Level	6.5 dBm @ +14 dBm input typ.
Modulator Bias Mode	Q+ mode standard; 4 Automatic bias control modes (optional).
Modulator Voltage VPI	7 V typ. @ 10 GHz
Variable Optical Attenuator
Range	10 dBm min
Step Attenuator	0.1 dB resolution
Analog Link Performance
IIP3 @7 GHz	32 dBm typ.
1 dB Conpression Point @10 GHz	16 dBm typ.
Mechanical Specifications
Operating Temperature (Standard)	-30 °C to +60 °C
Storage Temperature	-60 °C to +90 °C
Power Supply Requirements	±5V, 1A typ.
Optical Connectors	FC/APC
Fiber Type	SMF-28 output
RF Input Connector	SMA female connector
Power Connector	4 Pin Molex
Remote Control	USB 2.0 software included
Alarm	LED Bias mode status
Dimensions	206 mm x 102.4 mm x 31.5 mm