20 GHz Linear InGaAs Optical Receiver

Description:

The DSC-R401HG is a linear and versatile PIN + transimpedance amplifier suited for a variety of digital and analog applications. The R401HG offers a linear response to > +3 dBm optical input, 600mVp-p of linear output voltage, 20 GHz of RF bandwidth and a conversion gain of 160 V/W. The R401HG is available in both a K-connector package, and a miniature surface mount package with CPW (coplanar waveguide) RF output, and utilizes Discovery's high-reliability InGaAs photodiode technology.

Salient Features:

• 20 GHz RF bandwidth
• Linear gain to > +3dBm optical input
• Sensitivity of -15 dBm at 10 Gb/s
• High Responsivity at 1310nm, 1550nm & L-band
• Low optical PDL @ 1550nm (typically 0.05dB)
• Low power dissipation (typically 190mW)
• K-connector or surface mount package options
• Meets GR-468 reliability standard

Applications:

• Telecom optical receivers for OC-192/SDH-64 with FEC, RZ or soliton transmission formats
• Datacom links from 10 Gb/s to 20 Gb/s
• Analog RF links over fiber in the 2 to 18 GHz band
• Antenna remoting
• Cellular and PCS network links to picocells
• Military communications

Available Models:

• DSC-R401HG - 20 GHz Linear PIN + TIA Optical Receiver

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