170GHz Ultra-High Bandwidth Optical Intensity Modulator     


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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170GHz Ultra-High Bandwidth Optical Intensity Modulator   [PDF]  [RFQ]

BC6PPBM72
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Parameter


Features

 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.

Specifications

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)


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Figure 1: S21 


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Figure 1: S11


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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.

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Dimensions and Pin definitions

Package dimensions and pin definition (unit: mm)

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*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.


Application

● 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.

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