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MXAN-LN series
1550 nm band Analog Intensity Modulators
Photline Modulator

The Photline MXAN-LN series are high bandwidth intensity modulators

specially designed for the transmission of analog signals over optical fibers.

The MXAN-LN’s performance parameters meet the requirement of the most

demanding analog transmission links for military and civil applications: the x-cut
design offers an unmatched stability, the low insertion loss optimizes links gain
and the high linearity preserves the signal quality. They are specially suitable for
microwave links and remoted antennas.

MXAN-LN-10 Performance Highlights

FEATURES
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
• High linearity
Operating wavelength 1530 - 1625 nm
• Bandwidth 10 GHz, 20 GHz, 40 GHz
Insertion loss - 2.7 3 dB
• High stability
Electro-optical bandwidth 10 12 - GHz
• Low insertion loss
Vp RF @50 kHz - 5.5 - V
• Operation in C and L bands
2nd harmonic suppression ratio - 70 - dB

Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 1550 nm

APPLICATIONS
• RoF
MXAN-LN-20 Performance Highlights
• Antenna remoting
• Microwave and Radar links Parameter Min Typ Max Unit

• Space and defence systems Operating wavelength 1530 - 1625 nm

Insertion loss - 3.5 - dB

OPTIONS Electro-optical bandwidth 20 25 - GHz

• 1300 nm, 1000 nm, 800 nm versions Vp RF @50 kHz - 5 - V

• Hermetic sealing 2 harmonic suppression ratio

nd
- 60 - dB

Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 1550 nm

• Space qualified

RELATED EQUIPMENTS MXAN-LN-40 Performance Highlights

• DR-AN RF amplifiers
Parameter Min Typ Max Unit
• MBC ditherless Bias Controllers
Operating wavelength 1530 - 1625 nm
• Turn-key ModBox systems Insertion loss - 3.5 - dB

Electro-optical bandwidth 28 30 - GHz

Vp RF @50 kHz - 5 - V

2 harmonic suppression ratio

nd
- 60 - dB
Specifications given at 25 °C, 50 W, 1550 nm

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MXAN-LN-10
10 GHz Analog Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth S21 RF electrodes, from 2 GHz 10 12 - GHz

Ripple S21 DS21 RF electrodes, f < 10 GHz - 0.5 1 dB

Electrical return loss S11 RF electrodes, f < 10 GHz - -12 -10 dB

Vp RF @50 kHz VpRF50 kHz RF electrodes - 5.5 6 V

Vp RF @10 GHz VpRF10 GHz RF electrodes - 6.5 7 V

Vp DC electrodes VpDC DC electrodes - 6.5 7 V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio H1 - H2 Measured @5 GHz - 70 - dB

Input 3rd order intercept IIP3 Measured @5 GHz 28 30 - dBm

RF input impedance Zin-RF - - 50 - W

DC input impedance Zin-DC - - 1 - MW

50 W RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Crystal - - Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

Operating wavelength l - 1530 1550 1625 nm

Insertion loss IL Without connectors - 2.7 3 dB

Measured with narrow source

DC extinction ratio ER 20 22 - dB
linewidth < 200 MHz

Optical return loss ORL - -40 -45 - dB

Chirp a - -0.1 0 0.1 -

All specifications given at 25°C, 1550 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit

RF input power EPin - 28 dBm

Bias voltage Vbias -20 +20 V

Optical input power OPin - 20 dBm

Operating temperature OT 0 +70 °C

Storage temperature ST -40 +85 °C

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MXAN-LN-20
20 GHz Analog Intensity Modulator
Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth S21 RF electrodes, from 2 GHz 20 25 - GHz

Ripple S21 DS21 RF electrodes, f < 20 GHz - 0.5 1 dB

Electrical return loss S11 RF electrodes, f < 20 GHz - -12 -10 dB

Vp RF @50 kHz VpRF50 kHz RF electrodes - 5 5.5 V

Vp RF @20 GHz VpRF20 GHz RF electrodes - 7 8 V

Vp DC electrodes VpDC DC electrodes - 6.5 7 V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio H1 - H2 Measured @5 GHz, RFIN = 0 dBm - 60 - dB

Input 3rd order intercept IIP3 Measured @5 GHz 28 30 - dBm

RF input impedance Zin-RF - - 50 - W

DC input impedance Zin-DC - - 1 - MW

50 W RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Crystal - - Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

Operating wavelength l - 1530 1550 1625 nm

Insertion loss IL Without connectors - 3.5 4.5 dB

Measured with narrow source

DC extinction ratio ER 20 25 - dB
linewidth < 200 MHz

Optical return loss ORL - -40 -45 - dB

Chirp a - -0.1 0 0.1 -

All specifications given at 25°C, 1550 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit

RF input power EPin - 28 dBm

Bias voltage Vbias -20 +20 V

Optical input power OPin - 20 dBm

Operating temperature OT 0 +70 °C

Storage temperature ST -40 +85 °C

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MXAN-LN-40
40 GHz Analog Intensity Modulator

Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Electro-optic bandwidth S21 RF electrodes, from 2 GHz 28 30 - GHz

Ripple S21 DS21 RF electrodes, f < 30 GHz - 0.5 1 dB

Electrical return loss S11 RF electrodes, f < 30 GHz - -12 -10 dB

Vp RF @50 kHz VpRF50 kHz RF electrodes - 5 6 V

Vp RF @20 GHz VpRF20 GHz RF electrodes - 7 8 V

Vp DC electrodes VpDC DC electrodes - 6.5 7 V

2nd harmonic suppression ratio H1 - H2 Measured @5 GHz, RFIN = 0 dBm - 60 - dB

Input 3rd order intercept IIP3 Measured @5 GHz 28 30 - dBm

RF input impedance Zin-RF - - 50 - W

DC input impedance Zin-DC - - 1 - MW

50 W RF input

Optical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Crystal - - Lithium Niobate X-Cut Y-Prop

Operating wavelength l - 1530 1550 1625 nm

Insertion loss IL Without connectors - 3.5 4.5 dB

Measured with narrow source

DC extinction ratio ER 20 25 - dB
linewidth < 200 MHz

Optical return loss ORL - -40 -45 - dB

Chirp a - -0.1 0 0.1 -

All specifications given at 25°C, 1550 nm, unless differently specified

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratings only. Functional
operation of the device is not implied at these or any other conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure
to absolute maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.

Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit

RF input power EPin - 28 dBm

Bias voltage Vbias -20 +20 V

Optical input power OPin - 20 dBm

Operating temperature OT 0 +70 °C

Storage temperature ST -40 +85 °C

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MXAN-LN-10 Typical S21 Curve MXAN-LN-10 Typical S11 Curve

5 0

-5
0
-10

-5 -15
S21 (dB)

S11 (dB)
-20
-10
-25

-30
-15
-35

-20 -40
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

MXAN-LN-20 Typical S21 Curve MXAN-LN-20 Typical S11 Curve

5 0

-5
0
-10

-15
-5
S11 (dB)
S21 (dB)

-20

-10 -25

-30
-15
-35

-20 -40
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

MXAN-LN-40 Typical S21 Curve MXAN-LN-40 Typical S11 Curve

5 0

-5
0
-10

-5 -15
S21 (dB)

S11 (dB)

-20

-10
-25

-30
-15
-35

-20 -40
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
Frequency (GHz) Frequency (GHz)

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Mechanical Diagram and Pinout
All measurements in mm
M1.6x0.35 - 6H 1. 5

1.5
12
82

15

4.75
4.5

9. 65

1. 5

5
6 5 1 25

n2.2

2.5
20.5 37.92 14 2. 5
5.08
5. 08
85
95

Port Function Note

CREATIOPolarization maintaining fiber, Corning PM

06/0215-U25D, -
IN Optical input port01 N SJ /2014
IN D
D . D
D ESCRIPTION DDE LA REVLength
ISION 1.5 meter. Buffer diameter
D
D ESSINE 900D
D Amm
TE VERIFIE
ECHELLE : TOL. GEN. : MATIERE : TRAITEMENT :
Polarization maintaining fiber, Corning QPM
UANTITE :
15-U25D,
OUT Optical output port 1:1 - Length 1.5 meter. Buffer diameter 900 mm -
- -
ATR SFF MX
MX-LN-10: Wiltron female K (SMA compatible)
16, rue Auguste Jouchoux 01
RF RF input port 25001 BESANCON- FRANCE
Tél. : +33 (0)3 81 85 31 80 - Fax : +33 (0)3 81 81 15 57
PL-0854-MC-01
MX-LN-20: Wiltron female K or V (optional)
MX-LN-40: Wiltron female V
Ce document est la proprieté de PHOTLINE Technologies et ne peut être reproduit ou communiqué sans son autorisation
1 Ground Pin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

2 DC Pin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

3, 4 Photodiode cathode, anode Pin feed through diameter 1.0 mm

Ordering information
MXAN-LN-BW-XX-Y-Z-AB-CD
BW = Bandwidth : 10 10 GHz 20 20 GHz 40 40 GHz
XX = Internal photodiode : 00 Not integrated PD PD Integrated 12_2016_PT_SP_ED2

Y = Input fiber : P Polarization maintaining S Standard single mode

Z = Output fiber : P Polarization maintaining S Standard single mode
AB = Input connector : 00 bare fiber FA FC/APC FC FC/SPC
CD = Output connector : 00 bare fiber FA FC/APC FC FC/SPC
Note : optical connectors are Seikoh-Giken with narrow key or equivalent

About us
iXBlue Photonics includes iXBlue iXFiber brand that produces specialty optical fibers and Bragg gratings based fiber
optics components and iXBlue Photline brand that provides optical modulation solutions based on the company lithium
niobate (LiNbO3) modulators and RF electronic modules.
iXBlue Photonics serves a wide range of industries: sensing and instruments, defense, telecommunications, space and
fiber lasers as well as research laboratories all over the world.
Ixblue reserves the right to change, at any time and without notice, the specifications, design, function or
3, rue Sophie Germain form of its products described herein. All statements, specification, technical information related to the
25 000 Besançon - FRANCE products herein are given in good faith and based upon information believed to be reliable and accurate at
the moment of printing. However the accuracy and completeness thereof is not guaranteed. No liability is
Tel. : +33 (0) 381 853 180 - Fax : + 33 (0) 381 811 557 assumed for any inaccuracies and as a result of use of the products. The user must validate all parame-
ters for each application before use and he assumes all risks in connection with the use of the products

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