Electro-Optic Modulators with RF Bandwidth up to 65 GHz
Electro-optic modulators enable high-speed conversion between RF and optical domains, supporting frequencies up to 65 GHz across multiple wavelength bands from 780 nm to 1550 nm. These devices serve telecommunications infrastructure, defense systems, and microwave photonics applications requiring low-loss signal modulation with superior linearity.
Advanced material platforms including thin-film lithium niobate technology deliver extended bandwidth performance with reduced electrical drive requirements. Multiple modulator architectures address diverse system integration needs from coherent communications to photonic signal processing.
Technical Specifications
- Phase Modulators: Operating bandwidth up to 40 GHz, available at 780 nm, 850 nm, 1064 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- Intensity Modulators: High-speed modulation to 50 GHz across standard telecommunications wavelengths
- Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Modulators: Extended performance to 65 GHz at 1550 nm with reduced electrical drive requirements
- Single Side-Band Modulators: Narrowband operation across 1–20 GHz frequency range for suppressed-carrier applications
- Acousto-Optic Modulators: Precision frequency control and beam steering capabilities
- Integrated Driver Electronics: Modulator drivers and amplifiers supporting frequencies to 40 GHz, bias controllers, and polarization management systems
Applications
- 5G/6G & Telecommunications: Coherent optical communications and fronthaul networks requiring high-speed RF-to-optical conversion
- SATCOM & Defense: mmWave modulation with optical distribution for satellite and radar systems
- Microwave Photonics: Photonic-assisted RF signal processing and high-bandwidth fiber-optic sensor systems
- Research & Development: Quantum optics, interferometric research, and ultrafast laser pulse shaping
The modulators integrate seamlessly with standard RF test equipment and optical subsystems, reducing design complexity for system integrators. Custom configurations addressing specific wavelengths, frequency ranges, and mechanical form factors are available to support specialized deployment scenarios.
bq-microwave provides complete characterization data including VSWR, insertion loss, and RF-to-optical conversion efficiency for each product variant. Engineering support and application guidance ensure optimal performance in demanding telecommunications and photonics environments. For technical datasheets and performance curves, visit our contact page.