Photonics
Precision fiberoptic and free-space interfaces provide high-speed, low-jitter and low noise signal conversion, and transport of
analog and digital signals.
J720 single-channel compact electrical-to-fiberoptic converter
Transports logic level or critical timing triggers over kilometer distances in high EMI environments.
- Link jitter typically < 12 picoseconds RMS
- 1 nanosecond nominal propagation delay
- DC to 180 MHz bandwidth, < 250 ps E/O risetime
J724 single-channel compact buffered electrical-to-fiberoptic converter
Accepts an adjustable digital logic level input and functions as a fast fiber-coupled laser source.
- Link jitter typically < 12 picoseconds RMS
- Available in 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- DC to 180 MHz bandwidth, < 250 ps E/O risetime
J730 single-channel compact fiberoptic-to-electrical converter
Converts fiber-coupled laser signals to TTL levels.
- Link jitter typically < 12 picoseconds RMS
- Available in 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- DC to 180 MHz bandwidth, < 750 ps O/E risetime
J740 single-channel compact fast fiberoptic-to-electrical converter
Converts fast fiber-coupled laser signals to calibrated analog levels.
- Link jitter typically < 8 picoseconds RMS
- Available in 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- DC to 1 GHz bandwidth, < 250 ps O/E risetime
J750 single-channel compact wideband amplifier
Amplifies DC to 1 GHz signals with loop-through (signal pickoff) and photodiode modes.
- Risetime < 350 picoseconds
- Fixed gain of 100, DC to 1 GHz bandwidth
- Adjustable DC offset
P730 dual 1:4 benchtop optical-to-electrical fanout buffer
Converts two fast fiber-coupled laser signals to two user-routable output banks, each consisting of four parallel buffered electrical outputs.
- Link jitter typically < 8 picoseconds RMS
- Available in 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- DC to 1 GHz analog bandwidth
PH200 single-channel benchtop nanowatt low noise optical-to-electrical converter
Converts optical to electrical with an unprecedented combination of MegaHertz bandwidth and near shot noise performance at nanoampere photodiode currents.
- Wideband, precision optical/electrical converter
- DC to 1 MHz bandwidth on 1 µA range
- DC to 3 MHz bandwidth on 100 µA range
T240 single-channel externally-triggered complementary-output pulse generator
Generates fast complementary pulse outputs for driving electrical/optical modulators, seed lasers, and many RF applications.
- Programmable amplitude from 0 to 750 millivolts
- Risetime / falltime 60 picoseconds typical
- Pulse width down to 100 picoseconds FWHM
T735 compact DC-coupled optical-to-RS-422/RS-485/LVDS converter
Converts fiberoptic input to electrical logic-level outputs, with DC coupled logic and monitor paths.
- Available in 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- Dual differential outputs on DSUB-9
- Dual <750 ps risetime TTL outputs on SMB jacks
T760 dual-channel compact high voltage optical-to-electrical converter
Converts two digital fiberoptic inputs into high-level isolated electrical pulse outputs.
- Link jitter typically < 15 picoseconds RMS
- User adjustable 5 to 100 V electrical outputs
- Risetimes < 2 nanoseconds
T860 single-channel compact logic buffer and driver
Incorporates a differential-input comparator and an output driver stage which has adjustable low and high levels and 50 ohm output impedance.
- Level translator, fet/laser driver, clock buffer
- Usable from DC to 1 GHz
- Rise/fall times < 225 picoseconds
V720 6-channel VME buffered electrical-to-optical converter
Converts ECL, NIM, TTL, and adjustable logic level inputs to fast, fiber-coupled optical signals for EMI-proof distribution of pulses, triggers, and
precision timing signals.
- Link jitter typically < 12 picoseconds RMS
- Available in 850 nm, 1310 nm, and 1550 nm
- DC to 180 MHz bandwidth, < 250 ps E/O risetime
V730 6-channel VME optical-to-electrical converter
Converts fiber-coupled laser signals to ECL, NIM, or TTL logic levels for EMI-proof distribution of pulses, triggers, and precision timing signals.
- Link jitter typically < 12 picoseconds RMS
- Propagation delay < 5 nanoseconds
- DC to 180 MHz bandwidth, < 750 ps O/E risetime