PuLse MZ Modulator Bias Controller
Quick Overview
It is well known that the inherent drift of Mach-Zehnder modulators is caused by aging and environmental variations. Thus, when the modulator is used for optical pulse generation (Min bias point operation), the modulator drift causes a radical optical pulse extinction ratio loss.
iXblue MBC-DG-LAB Modulator Bias Controllers (MBC) is designed to compensate the drift and maintain with an exceptional accuracy the modulator bias point to reach a very high optical pulse contrast value and stability.
The MBC-DG-LAB is an automatic bias controller specially designed to lock the operating point of LiNb03 Mach-Zehnder modulators and ensure a stable operation over time and environmental conditions.
The MBC-LAB benefits of an Auto-set operation for the Min modes resulting in a simplified use.
| Model | DC bias voltage | Locking point | Wavelength | Input Optical Power | Type | Datasheet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBC-DG-LAB-A0 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 900 – 1600 nm | Typ. @1550 nm: -10 dBm, @1310 nm: -10 dBm, @1060 nm: -8 dBm | No coupler |  | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-B0 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 600 – 900 nm | Typ. @850 nm: -7 dBm | No coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-C0 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 1950 – 2050 nm | Typ. @2004 nm: -10 dBm | No coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-A1 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 1550 nm ± 20 nm | Typ. 10 dBm | Integrated coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-A2 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 1310 nm ± 20 nm | Typ. 13 dBm | Integrated coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-A3 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 1060 nm ± 20 nm | Typ. 11.5 dBm | Integrated coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-A4 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 950 nm ± 20 nm | Typ. 11.5 dBm | Integrated coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-B1 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 850 nm ± 20 nm | Typ. 12.5 dBm | Integrated coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-B2 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 780 nm ± 20 nm | Typ. 12.5 dBm | Integrated coupler | | |
| MBC-DG-LAB-C1 | -10 – +10V | Automatic: MIN, MAX, QUAD-, QUAD+ | 2000 nm ± 40 nm | Typ. 10 dBm | Integrated coupler | |