Our THz photomixer module is designed for photonic generation of terahertz (THz) signals in a wide range of applications, including radio-over-fiber systems, antenna technologies, and 6G wireless communications. It combines low insertion loss, high saturation power, and good responsivity with a broad operating bandwidth.
The module integrates a uni-travelling-carrier (UTC) photodiode chip with a high-performance RF substrate and waveguide in a compact package. It offers excellent linearity and can operate without active cooling, even at relatively high bias voltages.
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● High Saturation Power
● Efficient CW THz Generation
● Waveguide Coupled
● Wide Frequency-Range
Parameters
| Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
Operating Wavelength Range | 1250 | 1550 | 1620 | nm |
Responsivity (1310nm and 1550 nm) | 0.12 | - | - | A/W |
Frequency Range | 110 | - | 170 | GHz |
Dark Current | - | 20 | 100 | nA |
Operating Bias Voltage | - | -2 | - | V |
Absolute Maximum Ratings
The absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage the device, device’s functional operation is not applied with these.
Parameter | Symbol | Condition | Min | Max | Unit |
Operating Case Temperature | TCASE | Continuous | +15 | +40 | °C |
Storage Temperature Range | Tstg | Continuous | +15 | +50 | °C |
Maximum Input Optical Power | PIN-Max | Continuous | - | 19 | dBm |
Operating Bias Voltage | VPD | Continuous | - | -3 | V |
ESD | - | HMB: R=1500 Ohm, C= 100 pF | -250 | 250 | V |
Electrical, Optical and RF Characteristics
Test Temperature (TT) = 25°C, Beginning of Life (BOL).
Parameter | Symbol | Condition | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
Wavelength Range | λ | - | 1250 | 1550 | 1620 | nm |
Operating Bias Voltage | VPD | - | - | -2 | - | V |
Responsivity | R | VPD = -2 V, PIN = 10 dBm, λ = 1550 nm | 0.12 | - | - | A/W |
Photodiode Dark Current | IDark | VPD = -2 V | - | - | 100 | nA |
Frequency Range | f | VPD = -2 V, IPD = 10 mA | 110 | - | 170 | GHz |
RF Output Power | PRF-out | VPD = -2 V, f = 140 GHz, IPD = 10 mA | - | -8.5 | - | dBm |
Optical Saturation Power | PIN-Max | VPD = -2 V, λ = 1550 nm | - | 18 | - | dBm |
Optical Return Loss | RL | λ = 1550 nm | 25 | 30 | - | dB |
Typical RF-Output Curve

Fiber Characteristics
Standard Connector: FC/APC
Fiber Length: Min 1.0 meter, with respect to end of package wall.
Fiber Type: SMF-28 SM Fiber, 0.9 mm buffer.

Unit: mm

● 6G Wireless
● Radio Over Fiber
● Antenna
● Lightwave Measurement
8100X – zzz – www – yy
8100: Product Family
THz UTC-PD Photomixer Module
X: Performance Grade
THz UTC-PD Photomixer Module
E: Enhance Performance (Customized)
zzz: Frequency Range
170: 110-170 GHz
www: Waveguide Flange
WR6: WR6.5 110-170GHz Waveguide
yy: Optical Connector
FA: FC/APC
Example
8100S-170-WR6-FA: THz UTC-PD Photomixere Module, Standard Performance,110-170GHz Bandwidth, WR6.5
waveguide, SM Fiber, FC/APC Connector