T130 single-channel picosecond EOM driver

• Programmable delay and pulse width in three ranges
• Programmable amplitude from -0.5 volts to -7 volts into 50Ω load
• Risetime / falltime 100 picoseconds, typical (10 – 90%)
• Built in width generator adjustable from 250 picoseconds to 300 nanoseconds, FWHM
• Built in bias supply, adjustable ± 6V
• Powered by +24V DC
• Control via USB, RS-232, or onboard trimpots
• Built-in self-test (BIST)
• Compact extruded enclosure with surface mount flange included
• Applications Include:
  • Driving 50Ω electro-optical phase and amplitude modulators
  • Driving 50Ω directly modulated seed lasers in pumped fiber systems
  • RF applications: fast-pulse modulation, phase shifting, harmonic generation
  • Time-domain device characterization and modeling
  • Semiconductor test
  • System cable/timing trims

The T130 is designed for high pulse output drive capability and versatility. Unlike typical telecom class electro-optical driver modules, the full 7 volt peak amplitude swing is available, making it an ideal match for high Vpi electro-optical modulator type devices.

The T130 is edge-triggered, providing ultra low picosecond class jitter performance and adjustable delay with three width ranges spanning 250 picoseconds to 300 nanoseconds. A built-in bias supply, integral bias-tee and relay provides DC bias from -6 volts to +6 volts at the fast RF path for single port EOMs, or to a dedicated bias port for two port modulators. USB, RS-232, BIST (built in self test) and local trimpot control is standard. The T130 is an excellent method of controlling LiNbO3 / Mach-Zehnder 'slicers' and similar 50-ohm electrical to phase and amplitude optical devices.

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