Versatile Optical Multi-Format Transmitter
The Fraunhofer HHI Optical Multi-Format Transmitter (OMFT) is a fully integrated optical transmitter front end that converts electrical RF signals into dual-polarized, IQ-modulated optical signals. The transmitter can be flexibly configured with different driver amplifiers, can be used in many different wavelength ranges, and supports automatic adjustment of the modulator operating points using fully integrated ABC.
The optical multi-format transmitter is a fully integrated device that is available for different operating wavelengths:
- OMFT-O-40: Bandwidth >40 GHz, depending on driver amplifier,
Wavelength range: O-band - OMFT-S/C/L-40: Bandwidth >40 GHz, depending on driver amplifier,
Wavelength range: S/C/L-band
The device converts electrical RF signals into various optical modulation formats (such as QPSK and m-QAM) using a broadband dual-polarized optical IQ modulator based on Mach-Zehnder technology and optionally features integrated, high-precision tunable laser sources for the C and L bands.
At a Glance
The Optical Multi-Format Transmitter is a high-bandwidth optical front end. In combination with the electrical Arbitrary Waveform Generator, it enables the flexible generation of optical data signals in various modulation formats such as OOK, QPSK, 8-PSK, and 16-QAM up to 34 Gbaud.
Features
- Dual-pole IQ modulation with high bandwidth
- Extension to electrical AWG / DAC
- Support for various modulation formats (OOK, DPSK, QPSK, M16-QAM)
- Quick and easy switching between modulation formats
- USB interface for remote control
- Web-based user interface
Applications
- Test and measurement in optical communication
- Generation of various optical modulation formats (e.g. QPSK, m-QAM)
- Reference Transmitter
- Multi-channel transmission experiments for system design tests