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Brand Name: ZMSH
Model Number: 40 GHz Multi-Band Lithium Niobate Phase Modulator
Place of Origin: China
MOQ: 2
Price: undetermined
Payment Terms: T/T
Supply Ability: 1000pcs/week
Delivery Time: 2-4weeks
Packaging Details: foamed plastic+carton
Optical Return Loss: 40 dB
Optical Input Power (Extraordinary Mode): 100 mW
Optical Input Power (Ordinary mode): 10mWb
E/O Bandwidth (-3 dB): 35 GHz
Operating Frequency Range: DC to 1 MHz(Typical)
Crystal Orientation: Z-Cut
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40 GHz Multi-Band Lithium Niobate Phase Modulator

40 GHz Multi-Band Lithium Niobate Phase Modulator


Abstract


The 40 GHz Multi-Band Lithium Niobate (LiNbO₃) Phase Modulator is a high-performance electro-optic device designed for high-speed optical communication, quantum optics, microwave photonics, and advanced optical signal processing. It enables precise control of the phase of an optical signal by applying an external RF (radio frequency) signal, making it a critical component in modern photonic systems.


Leveraging the superior electro-optic properties of lithium niobate, this phase modulator supports multi-band operation, allowing efficient modulation across a wide range of optical wavelengths and RF frequencies. Its capability to operate at frequencies up to 40 GHz makes it ideal for applications requiring ultra-fast signal modulation and low signal distortion.


Working Principle


The 40 GHz lithium niobate phase modulator operates based on the Pockels effect, which describes the change in the refractive index of a material in response to an externally applied electric field. By integrating a microwave electrode onto a lithium niobate waveguide, the device effectively modulates the phase of a transmitted optical signal.


Input Light: A continuous-wave (CW) laser signal is injected into the modulator’s optical waveguide.


RF Signal Application: A high-frequency RF signal (up to 40 GHz) is applied to the modulator’s electrodes, inducing a rapid change in the refractive index of the lithium niobate waveguide.


Phase Modulation: The optical wave experiences a phase shift proportional to the applied RF voltage, enabling precise phase modulation of the optical signal.


Output Signal: The phase-modulated optical signal exits the device, carrying encoded information that can be used for high-speed communications and advanced optical applications.


Key Features


The 40 GHz Multi-Band Lithium Niobate Phase Modulator boasts several advanced features, including:


High Bandwidth: Supports modulation up to 40 GHz, suitable for high-speed optical communications.


Multi-Band Compatibility: Operates efficiently across multiple optical bands, including C-band (1530-1565 nm) and L-band (1565-1625 nm).


Low Insertion Loss: Provides high optical transmission efficiency with minimal signal attenuation.


High Linearity and Low Distortion: Ensures minimal signal degradation, making it ideal for advanced modulation formats such as QPSK (Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) and QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation).


Stable and Reliable Performance: Lithium niobate is known for its excellent thermal and mechanical stability, ensuring reliable operation under various environmental conditions.

Compact and Lightweight Design: Allows for easy integration into optical communication and photonic systems.


Applications


Optical Communications


Used in coherent optical communication systems for high-speed data transmission in 400G, 800G, and beyond.​


Supports advanced modulation schemes such as PM-QPSK (Polarization Multiplexed Quadrature Phase Shift Keying) and QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) for maximizing spectral efficiency.


Key component in optical transmitters for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems.


Quantum Optics & Quantum Communication


Essential for generating and manipulating quantum states of light in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems.


Used in quantum information processing for precise optical phase control.


Supports entangled photon generation and phase-sensitive quantum experiments.


Microwave Photonics & RF Signal Processing


Enables RF-over-fiber (RFoF) systems, where high-frequency signals are transported over optical fibers with minimal loss.


Used in optical phased array antennas for beamforming in satellite communications and radar systems.


Facilitates signal up-conversion and down-conversion in microwave photonic links.


Optical Sensing & Metrology


Employed in fiber optic gyroscopes (FOGs) for precise rotational measurements.


Used in high-resolution optical interferometry for metrology and spectroscopy applications.


Enhances distributed fiber optic sensing for structural health monitoring and environmental sensing.


Technical Specifications

LNP6118
Optical SpecificationsMinTypicalMax
Operating Wavelengtha1260 nm/1625 nm
Insertion Loss(1310 nm)/5.0 dB5.5dB
Insertion Loss(1550 nm)/4.0 dB4.5 dB
Optical Return Loss40 dB//
Optical Input Power (Extraordinary Mode)//100 mW
Optical Input Power (Ordinary mode)//10mWb
RF Electrical SpecificationscMinTypicalMax
E/O Bandwidth (-3 dB)/35 GHz/
Operating Frequency RangeDC to 40 GHz(Minimum)
RF Vπ(@10 GHz)/7.0V/
RF Vπ(@30 GHz)/8.5V9.5V
S11(DC to 25 GHz)/-12 dB-10 dB
S11(25 to 40 GHz)/-8 dB-6 dB
RF Port Input Power//24 dBm
Low-Frequency Modulator SpecificationscMinTypicalMax
Operating Frequency RangeDC to 1 MHz(Typical)
Vπ(@1 kHz)/10V/
Operating Temperature0°C/70C
Storage Temperature-40C/85C
Mechanical Specifications
Crystal OrientationZ-Cut
RF ConnectorFemale 1.85 mm(V)
Fiber TypeInput:PANDA Polarization Maintaining
Output:SMF-28 Single Mode
Fiber Connectors2.0 mm Narrow Key FC/PC
Fiber Lead Length1.5m(Typ.)
Fiber Jacket0900 μm Loose Tube
tSMF-28 is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.

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