Description
The E2560 (without integral driver IC) and E2580 (with integral driver IC) are devices for 10 Gbits/s DWDM or TDM transmission applications, which integrate a CW laser with an electroabsorptive modulator in the same semiconductor chip, and are an extension of Lucent Technologies Microelectronics Groups’ existing E2500 series of devices. Both types use a small-profile Gilbert GPO connector to handle the RF signal. The device is typically coupled with a number of erbium-doped fiber amplifiers, such as Lucent Technologies 1724-series, in order to ensure that sufficient optical power reaches the receiver.

Features
■ Integrated electroabsorptive modulator
■ 1.5 µm wavelength
■ Characterized for 10 Gbits/s operation
■ For use up to 80 km at 10 Gbits/s
■ Low modulation voltage
■ Temperature stabilized
■ Available with and without integral driver IC
■ Wavelength selectable to ITU-T standards
■ Ultrastable wavelength aging for DWDM

Applications
■ SONET/SDH applications
■ Ultrahigh capacity WDM system application
■ High-speed data communication
■ Digitized video