C-Band 10 GHz LiNbO³ Phase Modulator PM10-C
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Key Features
● Operating at C-Band
● Z-Cut LiNbO³
● Low Drive Voltage Compatible With Commercially Available Drivers
● Low Optical Insertion Loss
● Smooth Frequency Response up to > 10 GHz
Applications
● FM Spectroscopy
● Frequency Shifting
● Laser Linewidth Broadening
● Laser Beam Combining
● Quantum Key Distribution
● Interferometric Fiber Sensing
Performance Characteristics
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter |
Conditions |
Min |
Max. |
Unit |
Maximum Input Power (Electrical) |
RF portAC coupled |
- |
28 |
dBm |
Maximum Input Power (Optical) |
CW |
- |
20 |
dBm |
Operating Case Temperature |
- |
0 |
+70 |
°C |
Storage Temperature |
- |
-40 |
+85 |
°C |
Operating Humidity |
- |
5 |
85 |
% |
Leads Soldering Temperature |
- |
- |
250 |
°C |
Leads Soldering Time |
- |
- |
10 |
s |
Maximum Operating Temperature Variation Rate |
- |
- |
1 |
°C/min |
Optical and Electrical Specifications
Parameter |
Conditions |
Min |
Typ. |
Max |
Unit |
Optical |
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Wavelength Range |
- |
1530 |
- |
1565 |
nm |
Insertion Loss, IL |
No connectors |
- - |
2.5 |
3.5 |
dB |
Optical Return Loss,RL¹ |
No connectors |
40 |
45 |
- |
dB |
Polarization Dependent Loss¹ |
- |
5 |
10 |
- |
dB |
Electrical |
|
|
|
|
|
S21Electro-optic Bandwidth |
-3 dBe |
10 |
12 |
- |
GHz |
ΔS21 Ripple |
- |
- |
0.5 |
1.0 |
dB |
S11Electrical Return Loss |
- |
- |
-15 |
-10 |
dB |
VπRF Voltage |
@ 50 kHz @ 10 GHz |
- - |
4 |
5 |
V |
RF Input Impedance |
- |
- |
10 |
- |
Ω |
Without optical connectors. Adding connectors will increase IL by 0.5 dB, reduce RL by 5 dB.All requirements at Top= 25 ℃ , wavelength 1550 nm and BOL unless otherwise specified.
Pinout and Fiber Specifications
RF Connector |
GPO male |
Ground |
LEAD pins |
Input Fiber |
Corning/Fujikura PM15-P-8/125-UV/UV400 (Panda fiber), L1 (900 µm loose tube fiber without connector) > 1.5m& L2 (bare fiber) ≥ 5cm, or >1.4m 900 µm loose tube fiber with connectors |
Output Fiber |
Corning/Fujikura PM15-P-8/125-UV/UV400 (Panda fiber), L1 (900 µm loose tube fiber without connector) > 1.5m & L2 (bare fiber) ≥ 5cm, or >1.4m 900 µm loose tube fiber with connectors |
Minimum Bending Radius |
15mm |
Mechanical Outline

All dimension measured in mm.L1 is fiber length with 900µm loose tube. L2 is length of bare fiber.
Pin-Out Information
Pin |
Name |
Description |
1 |
GND |
Ground |
2 |
GND |
Ground |
3 |
GND |
Ground |
4 |
GND |
Ground |
5 |
RF |
RF Input (GPO male) |
RoHS Compliance
This series of modulators are RoHS compliant.
Reliability Requirements
The PM10-C is designed to meet Telcordia GR-468-Core and GR-326 requirements.
Ordering Information:
For more information on this product and itsavailability, please contact your local GKER account manager or GKER directly at sales@GKERPhotonics.com
Product Description |
Part Number |
C-Band10GHz LiNbO3PhaseModulator, PM10-C |
792001550 |
C-Band10GHz LiNbO3PhaseModulator, PM10-C |
792001551 |


