Data
sheet
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10Gb/s EA Modulator
and DFB Laser with GPO
RF Connector
EA10WZC*
Specifically designed for use in Long and Short Haul
STM-64/OC-192 TDM applications over 5km, 40km
and 80km with low dispersion penalty (less than 2dB).
This device is available in a hermetic 7-pin ceramic
butterfly package with SMP/GPO connector for
modulation input.
Features
High output power
Low modulation voltage
Long haul performance with
negligible dispersion penalty
Single 50
low voltage
drive modulation input
Integral thermo-electric
cooler with precision NTC
temperature control
Hermetically sealed 7-pin butterfly
package with optical isolator
Applications
Suitable for use:
In SONET & SDH (~ 9.953Gb/s)
As a Digital Wrapper
(~ 10.3Gb/s)
With FEC (~ 10.7Gb/s)
With MetroCorTM and standard
SMF-28TM fiber
MetroCorTM and SMF-28TM are registered
trademarks of Corning Incorporated
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Characteristics
Parameter
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Submount temperature
20
35
C
Laser drive SOL
60
75
mA
Laser drive EOL
90 mA
Laser Threshold
3
25
mA
Rated output power, mean
5km
-4
-1.5
dBm
40km 0
2
dBm
80km -3
1
dBm
Peak Wavelength
1530
1560
nm
Case temperature
-0.5
0.5
dB
tracking error
Laser forward voltage
If=80mA@25C, CW
1.7
V
Linewidth
Modulated. At -20dB
0.37
0.45
nm
SMSR 36
dB
Dispersion penalty
note 1
2
dB
Modulation voltage
AC
2.5
V
Optical Rise and Fall Time
20-80%
40
ps
Bias Voltage
"1" Level
-1.0
0
V
Extinction ratio
10
dB
RIN
-130 dB/Hz
Photocurrent 0.02
0.5
mA
Monitor dark current
50 nA
Heatpump current
70C case/20C chip
1.2
A
Heatpump voltage
70C case/20C chip
2.4
V
S
11
0 - 6GHz
-8
dB
S
21
10 GHz
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Tcase = 25C unless otherwise stated
Parameter
Conditions
Min Typ
Max
Unit
Case operating temperature
0
+70
C
Storage temperature
-40
+85
C
Laser forward current
CW@30C
150
mA
Laser reverse voltage
2 V
Monitor diode bias
-18 V
Fiber bend radius
30
mm
Modulation input
AC + DC bias
5
V
Note 1: Applied modulation is 9.9538Gb/s NRZ, 2
23
-1, BER measured at 10
-9
, using standard NDSF fiber using
20ps/nm/km at 1550nm
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Outline Drawing
Fiber length, L=1130-1190mm
Connections
PIN #
1 Thermistor
2 Thermistor
3
Laser bias (+) Anode
4 BFM
Anode
5 BFM
Cathode
6 Cooler
(+)
7 Cooler
(-)
Laser cathode is case ground.
SMP/GPO center is EA modulation(-).
Pin 1 is nearest the fiber tail.
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Important Notice
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illustrative material provided in this data
sheet are typical and must be specifically
confirmed in writing by Bookham
Technology before they become applicable
to any particular order or contract.
In accordance with Bookham Technology's
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specifications may change without notice.
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Ordering Information
EA10WZC*
[Connector Type]
C28 = SC/PC
C34 = FC/PC
C57 = LC
C59 = MU
*Reach A = 80km
D = 40km
G = 5km
Example
EA10WZCG-C28 is an EA laser with GPO RF connector and SC/PC
fiber connector for 5km reach applications.
DANGER
OUTPUT POWER 26 mW
WAVELENGTH >1520 nm
CLASS III b LASER PRODUCT
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION - AVOID
DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
THIS PRODUCT
COMPLIES WITH
21CFR 1040.10
REFERENCE IEC
60825-1 Edition 1.2
INVISIBLE LASER
RADIATION DO NOT VIEW
DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT
TL9000 Rev 3.0 (ISO9001:2000)
FM15040
Site Approvals:
ISO14001:1996
EMS35100
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