The BC6PPBM72 is a high-performance integrated thin-film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) modulator. It is specifically designed for C-band operation, featuring an ultra-high bandwidth of 170GHz with high speed, low half-wave voltage Vπ, and high linearity.
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● Ultra-High Electro-Optic Bandwidth: Up to 170GHz.
● Low Drive Voltage: Low RF half-wave voltage for efficient modulation.
● Compact Structure: Small footprint for integration into various systems.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Symbol | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit |
Operating Wavelength | OW | - | 1550 | - | nm |
Optical Insertion Loss | IL | - | 8 | 9.5 | dB |
Electro-Optic Bandwidth | S21 | - | 170 | - | GHz |
RF Half-wave Voltage (@50KHz) | Vpi | - | - | 5 | V |
Extinction Ratio (@DC) | ER | 20 | - | - | dB |
Input Optical Power | OPin | - | - | +20 | dBm |
RF Input Power | EPin | 0 | - | +17 | dBm |
Bias Voltage Range | Vbias | - | - | +5 | V |
RF Input Impedance | Zin-RF | - | 50 | - | Ohm |
Operating Temperature | OT | 0 | 25 | 70 | °C |
Storage Temperature | ST | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
S21 test sample image (170 GHz typical)

Figure 1: S21

Figure 1: S11

Figure 3:Modulator RF-Vπ Test Results (Typical Values
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
This product contains ESD-sensitive components (MPDs). Necessary ESD protection measures must be taken when using it.

Package dimensions and pin definition (unit: mm)

*Note:
1.Unless other wise specified tolerance:±0.15 mm;
2.The REF.dimension will not be measured in batch.
Pin Definitions
Pin No. | Definition | Remarks |
1 | NC | - |
2 | NC | - |
3 | Heater+ | Bias Voltage Positive (+) |
4 | Heater- | Bias Voltage Negative (-) |
5 | NC | - |
6 | MPD0+ | MPD0 Anode (GND) |
7 | MPD0- | Output Optical Power onitoring MPD0 (+3V) |
RF | RF Input | 1.0mm Female Connector |
01 | PM Fiber Output | Standard FC/APC |
02 | PM Fiber Input | Standard FC/APC |
Precautions:
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Handle with proper ESD precautions to prevent damage.
RF Input: Do not apply DC voltage to the RF port. (Ensure DC block is used if necessary).
RF Power: Maximum RF input power should not exceed +17 dBm.
Heater Control: When adjusting the heater voltage, do not exceed +5V. The current must be limited to 50 mA.
● High-Speed Modulation: Supports OOK, PAM-N, and DMT formats.
● Test & Measurement: Characterization of high-speed optical chips and devices.
● Scientific Research: Optical transmission, optical interconnects, and microwave photonics.