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46 GBaud Multi-Format Optical Transmitter
OM5110 Datasheet
The OM5110 Multi-Format Optical Transmitter is a C-and L-Band
transmitter capable of providing the most common coherent optical
modulation formats such as PM-QPSK and PM-16QAM up to 46 GBaud.
When combined with a signal source, such as the Tektronix AWG70001A
Arbitrary Waveform Generator or the Tektronix PPG3204 32 Gb/s
Programmable Pattern Generator, the OM5110 offers a complete coherent
optical test signal generation system.
Features and benefits
Multi-format optical transmitter supports modulation of formats such as
BPSK, PM-QPSK, and PM-16QAM
Excellent linearity supports modulation of multi-level signals
Modulates single or dual-polarization signals
Built-in C or L-band lasers for setup convenience
Supports external laser sources
Supports manual and automatic bias control of amplifiers and
modulator
Remotely control all setup and operations over Ethernet
Applications
Testing coherent optical receivers
Golden reference coherent optical transmitter
Transmitter for multi-carrier superchannel systems
100G / 400G / 1Tb/s Coherent Optical Test
System
The OM5110 Multi-Format Optical Transmitter is a C-and L-Band
transmitter capable of modulating the most common coherent optical
modulation formats such as PM-QPSK and PM-16QAM up to 46 GBaud.
When combined with a signal source, such as the Tektronix AWG70001A
Arbitrary Waveform Generator or the Tektronix PPG3204 32 Gb/s
Programmable Pattern Generator, the OM5110 offers a complete coherent
optical test signal generation system.
For coherent optical transmitter or transceiver manufacturers, the OM5110
may be used as a golden reference against which to compare module
designs. The OM4106D optical modulation analyzer can be used to
measure the performance of a transmitter under development and then
compared against the OM5110 reference transmitter. The flexibility to
automatically or manually set all amplifier and modulator bias points
provides the user the freedom to simulate less-than-ideal performance of
their own device.
Coherent optical receiver manufacturers can also use the OM5110 as the
ideal transmitter with which to test their receiver’s performance and prove
functionality under best-case conditions. Then, using an instrument such as
the AWG70001A Arbitrary Waveform Generator, optical impairments can
be added to the signal to test the receiver under a wide range of real-world
scenarios.
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As the demand for network bandwidth has increased, new transmission
schemes such as multi-carrier “superchannels” are under investigation. The
OM5110 can function as the heart of a superchannel system. Multiple
optical carriers can be externally combined and used as the laser source to
the OM5110 using the external signal input. Tektronix offers external laser
sources, such as the OM2012 Tuneable Laser Source, which can be used
to create a superchannel system. With such a configuration, systems with
aggregate data rates such as 400G, 1Tb/s, and beyond, can be created.
The OM5110 offers the convenience of built-in laser sources, either C-band
or L-band. Setup and operation of the laser, such as wavelength and
optical power, can all be controlled remotely over Ethernet. Alternatively, an
external laser source may be connected to the front panel of the instrument
in place of the built-in lasers.
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The data from the external signal generator is first amplified by four, high-
linearity amplifiers. The bias points for these amplifiers can be monitored
and automatically controlled by the included Tektronix control software. The
user may also take control of the bias points and set the amplifier bias
voltages manually. The high-linearity of these amplifiers makes them ideal
for multi-level signals such as 16QAM. For two-level signals, such as
QPSK, the amplifiers can be can be driven into saturation so that the
modulator drive is less sensitive to input drive level variations due to
external rf cable losses.
The output of either the on-board laser, or a customer-supplied external
laser is passed through a beam splitter and then fed to each of the four
internal Mach-Zehnder modulators. Like the amplifiers, each Mach-Zehnder
modulator has bias controls that can be automatically controlled or
manually set by the user. The amplified signals feed these four modulators
whose outputs are optically combined to create a complex, dual-polarized
optical signal available on the front-panel of the instrument.
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Coherent optical signal generation system
The OM5110 is a key part of a coherent optical signal generation system.
The other major component is the signal generator itself. The Tektronix
PPG3000 series programmable pattern generators and theTektronix
AWG70000 Series Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) offer the
flexibility to choose the type of signal generation instrument suited to the
test requirements.
The PPG3000 Series can generate patterns up to 32 Gb/s and offers 1, 2,
or 4 channels in a single instrument. The patterns may be standard PRBS
patterns or user-defined. Using a 4-channel pattern generator makes
creating dual-polarization I-Q waveforms very simple.
The AWG70000 Series can reach sampling rates as high as 50 GS/s with
10 bits vertical resolution. Such level of performance allows for the direct
generation of IQ basebands signals required by modern coherent optical
communication systems. The arbitrary waveform generation capabilities of
the AWG70000 Series makes it possible to create multi-level signals such
as 16QAM, add impairments to a signal, or to create waveforms that are
precompensated for the real-world effects of the test system.
Coherent optical signal generation is one of the more demanding
applications for an AWG. The requirements in terms of number of channels
sampling rate, bandwidth, record length, and timing and synchronization
quality can be only met by the highest performance instruments, such as
the Tektronix AWG70000 Series. The unique capability of generating ideal
or distorted signals and the ease to add new modulation schemes and
signal processing algorithms without the need to add any extra hardware
make AWGs an ideal tool for coherent optical communication research and
development.
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Specifications
Values stated in the following tables are typical unless stated otherwise.
System characteristics
Maximum symbol rate
46 GBaud: for binary formats such as BPSK, QPSK
34 GBaud: for multi-level formats such as 16QAM
Modulation formats
3-State OOK, BPSK, PM-BPSK, QPSK, PM-QPSK, 16QAM, PM-16QAM
Higher order formats are possible depending on baud rate and frequency compensation available.
Absolute maximum ratings
Input Optical Power
18 dBm
Input Electrical Signal, AC
6 V
p-p
Input Electrical Signal, DC
5 V
DC
Electrical characteristics
3 dB bandwidth relative to 2 GHz
23 GHz
6 dB bandwidth relative to 2 GHz
(specification)
> 30 GHz
Modulation percent of 2π at 1 V
p-p
,
23 GHz input
> 90%
EVM, 25 GBaud 16QAM
<10%
Optical characteristics
External input wavelength range
1526.6 nm to 1609.6 nm
Modulator insertion loss
(specification)
< 14 dB
DC extinction ratio
> 20 dB
Optical return loss
> 27 dB
PDL (typical)
< 0.8 dB
Power readout accuracy
± 2 dB
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Internal laser optical characteristics
Internal laser wavelength range
C-Band
1526.6 nm to 1567.5 nm
L-Band
1567. 5 nm to 1609.6 nm
Output power
> 13 dBm
Minimum grid spacing
10 GHz
Minimum frequency step
100 MHz
Absolute wavelength accuracy
10 pm
Linewidth (short term)
100 kHz
Sidemode suppression ratio
55 dB
Power requirements
Power requirements
100 - 240 V
RMS
±10%, 50/60 Hz, 100 W
Fuse rating
Slo-Blo 3.15 A, 250 V
AC
Physical characteristics
Dimensions
Height
89 mm, 3.5 in.
Width
432 mm, 17 in.
Depth
298.5 mm 11.75 in.
Weight
Net
7.4 kg, 16.3 lb.
Shipping
14.6 kg, 32.2 lb.
Environmental characteristics
Temperature
Operating
+10 °C to +35 °C
Non-operating
-20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity
Operating
10% to 85% RH up to +35 °C, noncondensing
Non-operating
10% to 85% RH up to +35 °C, noncondensing
10% to 45% RH up to +60 °C, noncondensing
Altitude
Operating
3000 meters; derate maximum operating temperature by 1 °C per 300 meters above 1500 meters altitude
Non-operating
12,000 meters
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Vibration
Operating
Sine: 0.33 mm pk-pk (0.013 inch p-p) constant displacement, 5-55 Hz, 3 axes
Random: 0.24 GRMS, 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis
Non-operating
Random: 2.22 GRMS, 5-500 Hz, 10 minutes per axis
Mechanical shock
Half-sine mechanical shocks, 30g peak amplitude, 11 second duration, 3 drops in each direction of each axis
EMC, environment, and safety
Immunity
IEC61326, IEC61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
Emissions
CISPR11, Class A, EN 61000-3-2,EN61000-3-3
Safety
UL61010-1, CAN/CSA-22.2, No.61010-1, EN61010-1, IEC61010-1, 21
Laser Safety: CFR1040.10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. IEC60825-1-1
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Environmental characteristics
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Ordering information
Models
OM5110
46 GBaud Multi-Format Optical Transmitter
Instrument options
OM5110 options
Opt. C
Built-in C-band laser
Opt. L
Built-in L-band laser
Opt. NL
No built-in lasers. Requires external laser source
Power plug options
Opt. A0
North America power plug (115 V, 60 Hz)
Opt. A1
Universal Euro power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A2
United Kingdom power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A3
Australia power plug (240 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A5
Switzerland power plug (220 V, 50 Hz)
Opt. A6
Japan power plug (100 V, 110/120 V, 60 Hz)
Opt. A10
China power plug (50 Hz)
Opt. A11
India power plug (50 Hz)
Opt. A12
Brazil power plug (60 Hz)
User manual options
Opt. L0
English manual
Service options
Opt. C3
Calibration Service 3 Years
Opt. C5
Calibration Service 5 Years
Opt. R3
Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
Opt. R5
Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
Installation options
OMINSTALL AMR
On-site OM-series install for the Americas
OMINSTALL JPN
On-site OM-series install for Japan
OMINSTALL EMEA
On-site OM-series install for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
OMINSTALL APAC
On-site OM-series install for the Asia Pacific
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USA 1 800 833 9200
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Updated 10 April 2013
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