PSI-3600-D1 LOW Vπ MODULATOR

The PSI-3600-MOD-D1 Lithium Niobate, Mach-Zehnder interferometer modulator provides intensity modulation of light in the 1550 nm region for use in very low noise figure, wide dynamic range photonic systems. Offering the lowest drive voltage (Vπ) on the market, this modulator serves a critical role in defense antenna remoting, phased array radar, radio astronomy and other applications that demand the highest level of system performance.

With a Vπ of 1.2V at 1 GHz, this modulator may be used to construct microwave photonic links with unprecedented positive intrinsic link gain, low noise figure and wide dynamic range. These modulators are available in versions capable of operation to 6, 12 or 18 GHz. The PSI-3600-MOD-D1 includes complementary optical outputs and may used in either single or dual RF drive configurations. When used in conjunction with the PSI-3600-DET detector, PSI-3600-LNLS low noise light source, PSI-2600-11 photonic controller and PSI-0204-11 modulator bias controller, the PSI-3600-D1 completes a best-in-class microwave photonic system, capable of record-setting photonic link dynamic range, noise figure and positive intrinsic link gain.