MKS offers two compatible products to the fiber-optic modulators. The F-AMP-SM is a general purpose EDFA (erbium doped fiber amplifier) pre-amplifier module and can be used together with the fiber-optic amplifiers to compensate the insertion loss. The M-CB bias control board is specifically designed to maintain the linear operating point of the fiber-optic intensity modulators.

The F-AMP-SM is a high-gain pre-amplifier module in a multiple source agreement footprint housing. It is an easy-to-use and cost-efficient solution for photonic subsystems, OEM integration, and fiber optic system integration. Using a high gain design, this pre-amp module provides over 30 dB gain with a 4.5 dB noise figure, good for input power level as low as -40 dBm. Software control via an a standard TTL RS-232 interface is available for status monitoring and pump current adjustments. It also features pump laser protection and alarms to ensure the reliability and safety of the device. The F-AMP-SM only requires a single +5 Volt DC power supply for operation.

The M-CB is a compact bias control board designed to maintain the linear operating point of optical intensity modulators. Featuring a compact miniature design for OEM integration, the M-CB allows for a stable Q+, Q-, Min, Max, and Manual operation over long periods of time. With a single 5 VDC power and RS485 multi-addressing control and monitor interface, the M-CB unit is the ideal choice for industrial and OEM applications when paired with any of Newport’s optical modulators.