The Photline patented low-loss Y junction is now implemented with the NIR-MX intensity modulator. This allows the modulator to offer a reduced insertion loss of 3dB typical, while retaining the same 30dB extinction ratio and 100mW continuous power handling.
1060nm intensity modulator offers an insertion loss of 3dB
The 1060nm NIR-MX intensity modulator, developed by Photline, is now available with a reduced insertion loss. Together with the extinction ratio, the insertion loss is the highest ranked optical parameter for users when working with Mach-Zehnder intensity modulators. In addition, it must be said that the two Y waveguide junctions of the Mach-Zehnder modulator account for the main part of the insertion loss.