THORLABS PDB47 C Series Bedienungsanleitung

Balanced Amplified Photodetectors

PDB47xC

Operation Manual

2021

Version:

Date:

Item No.:

1.7

08-Jan-2021

M-0009-510-676

Foreword

Contents 2

1 General Information 3

31.1 Ordering Codes and Accessories

2 Installation 4

42.1 Parts List 42.2 Getting Started

3 Operating Instructions 5

53.1 Operating Principle 63.2 Optical Inputs 63.3 Electrical Outputs 73.4 Mounting 83.5 CMRR and Frequency Response 93.6 Recommendations

4 Maintenance and Service 10

5 Appendix 11

125.1 Technical Data 135.1.1 Individual Diagrams PDB470C 155.1.2 Individual Diagrams PDB471C 175.2 Dimensions 185.3 Safety 185.4 Manufacturer Address 195.5 Certifications and Compliances 205.6 Warranty 205.7 Copyright and Exclusion of Liability 215.8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts and WEEE Policy

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Note

1 General Information

Thorlabs PDB47xC Balanced Amplified Photodetectors consist of two well-matched, fiber

coupled photodiodes with length matched fibers and an ultra-low noise, ultra-low distortion

high-speed transimpedance amplifier that generates an output voltage (RF OUTPUT) propor-

tional to the difference between the photo current in the two photodiodes, i.e. the two optical in-

put signals. Additionally, the unit has two fast monitor outputs (MONITOR+ and MONITOR-) to

measure the individual optical input power level as well as low frequency (up to 3 MHz) modu-

lated signals on each detector separately.

An adapter for post mounting can be attached to the bottom or side surface of the PDB47xC

housing. This adapter supports #8-32 as well as M4 post mounts.

The PDB47xC is supplied with an external linear power supply.

The “Getting Started” section gives an overview of how to set up the PDB47xC Balanced

Amplified Photodetectors. Subsequent sections contain detailed information about principle of

operation, operating suggestions and technical specifications.

1.1 Ordering Codes and Accessories

PDB470C 400 MHz, fixed gain, ultra-low distortion Balanced Amplified Photodetector

with fiber length matched pigtailed InGaAs photo diodes, fiber SMF28

PDB471C 400 MHz, fixed gain, ultra-low distortion Balanced Amplified Photodetector

with fiber length matched pigtailed InGaAs photo diodes, fiber HI1060

PDB47xC

2 Installation

This section is intended to provide information how to set up quickly the PDB47xC Balanced

Amplified Photodetectors. More details and advanced features are described in the chapter

Operating Instructions of the full manual.

2.1 Parts List

Please inspect the shipping container for damage. Please do not cut through the cardboard.

You might need the box for storage or for returns.

If the shipping container seems to be damaged, keep it until you have inspected the contents

and you have inspected the PDB47xC mechanically and electrically.

Verify that you have received the following items within the package:

1. PDB47xC Balanced Amplified Photodetector

2. Adapter Plate with four M2x8 screws and a hex key 1.5, for post-mounting on an optical

table

3. LDS12B power supply (±12 V, 250 mA), switchable to 100 V, 120 V, or 230 V line

voltage

4. Quick Reference

2.2 Getting Started

Note

Please check prior to operation, if the indicated line voltage range on the power supply matches

with your local mains voltage! If you want use your own power supply, Thorlabs offers an ap-

propriate power connector cable.

·Carefully unpack the unit and accessories. If any damage is noticed, do not use the unit.

Contact Thorlabs and have us replace the defective unit.

·If required, mount the unit on your optical table or application. Therefore, mount the adapter

plate on bottom or side wall using the four M2x8 screws first. The adapter plate has two

mounting holes, M4 and #8-32. The M4 thread is marked. These threads can be used for

mounting onto Thorlabs posts.

·Set the power supply to your local mains voltage (100, 120, or 230 VAC):

·Connect the DC output cable of the power supply to the POWER IN jack.

·Connect the power supply to the AC outlet, turn power supply on

·Connect RF OUTPUT with coaxial cable to the data acquisition device. Please note, that a

50 Wimpedance device should be used for best RF performance.

·If necessary, connect monitor outputs (MONITOR+, MONITOR-) to measure the optical in-

put power for each channel individually.

3 Operating Instructions

·Turn the power switch of the power supply to I. The green LED next to the DC input con-

nector indicates correct power supply.

·Connect the optical source(s) to the optical input(s). Please note that the PDB47xC is de-

signed for FC/APC connectors!

·MONITOR outputs can be used for convenient alignment of a coarse input power balance.

The maximum output voltage swing of the MONITOR outputs is 10V for high impedance

loads. Saturation of the MONITOR outputs will occur at optical input power greater than

1 mW.

·The RF output signal must not exceed the maximum RF OUTPUT voltage swing (see

Technical Data ) to avoid saturation.

·For balanced operation illuminate both photodetectors simultaneously and use the

MONITOR outputs to fine-tune the optical power balance by observing voltage on a digital

voltmeter or other low-frequency measurement device.

·After finishing measurements, turn power off.

Attention

The damage threshold of the photo diodes is 10 mW (PDB470C) resp. 5 mW (PDB471C)! Ex-

ceeding this value will permanently destroy the detector!

3.1 Operating Principle

Thorlabs PDB47xC Balanced Amplified Photodetectors consist of two well-matched, pigtailed

photodiodes and an ultra-low noise, ultra-low distortion high-speed transimpedance amplifier

that generates an output voltage (RF OUTPUT) proportional to the difference between the

photo currents of the two photodiodes, i.e. the difference between the two optical input signals.

Additionally, the unit has two monitor outputs (MONITOR+ and MONITOR-) to observe the op-

tical input power level on each photodiode separately. Due to their increased cut-off frequency,

these outputs can also be used to measure low frequency modulated signals on each detector

separately. This allows a signal normalization up to 3 MHz.

The PDB47xC is powered by an external linear power supply (±12 V, 250 mA - included) via a

PICO M8 power connector.

PDB47xC

Below is a functional block diagram of the PDB47xC Balanced Amplified Photodetectors:

3.2 Optical Inputs

The PDB47xC comes with fiber-coupled optical inputs. Both photo detectors are SMF28

(PDB470C) resp. HI1060 (PDB471C) pigtailed and FC/APC connectorized. For this reason, a

free space beam coupling directly to the PDB47xC is not possible

The PDB47xC can be used in balanced mode (both inputs are illuminated) as well as in single

detector mode.

In order to avoid saturation, the output signal level should not exceed the RF output power 1-

dB-compression point.

Attention

The damage threshold of the photo diodes is 10 mW (PDB470C) resp. 5 mW (PDB471C)! Ex-

ceeding this value will permanently destroy the photo diode!

Note

Take care for clean fiber connectors prior to attach them to the PDB47xC's optical inputs!

Clean and dust free connections are essential to minimize coupling loss and back reflections.

3.3 Electrical Outputs

The Thorlabs PDB47xC has three SMA output connectors:

·MONITOR +

·MONITOR -

·RF OUTPUT

RF OUTPUT delivers an output voltage proportional to the difference between the photo cur-

rents of the two photodiodes This voltage can by calculated to:

with:

(

)- responsivity of the photo diode at given wavelength

3 Operating Instructions

Popt,1 and Popt,2 - optical input power

G - transimpedance gain of the RF output

The responsivity

(

)for a given wavelength can be read from the individual curves in section

Technical Data to estimate the RF OUTPUT voltage. Please note that the given responsivity

curves represent typical values - individual responsivity may deviate.

The maximum output voltage swing of the RF OUTPUT is ± 3.8 V for high impedance loads

and ±1.9 V into 50 W.

MONITOR Outputs

The signal monitor outputs (MONITOR+ and MONITOR-) allow observation of the input power

level and can be used as individual power indicators. These outputs can also be used to mea-

sure RF (up to 3 MHz) modulated signals on each detector separately. The maximum output

voltage swing of the MONITOR output is +10 V for high impedance loads (+1.5 V into 50 W).

Saturation of MONITOR outputs will occur at optical input power level greater than 1 mW, de-

pending on the detector's wavelength response.

The amplifier offset voltage is factory set to zero at 23°C ambient temperature. A small drift dur-

ing a short warm-up period (~5min) may occur. For exact DC light level measurements a con-

stant temperature environment is recommended.

3.4 Mounting

The PDB47xC is housed in a rugged shielded aluminum enclosure.

For post mounting an adapter can be attached to the bottom or side surface using four M2x8

screws (see below). This adapter supports #8-32 as well as M4 post mounts. The M4 tread is

marked.

PDB47xC

3.5 CMRR and Frequency Response

An important specification for balanced amplifiers is their ability to suppress common mode

noise, which is reflected in the Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR). In the setup as de-

scribed below, the Device under Test (DuT) - here a PDB47xC - is tested for CMRR. A com-

mon mode signal is generated, which is canceled out when the amplifier is in balanced mode.

A network analyzer is used as signal generator (output A) and receiver (input B) The receiver is

synchronized with the signal generator and measures selectively at the same frequency. A

laser light source is modulated by the signal generator (port A) and acts as transmitter. To the

laser output a 3 dB fusion coupler is connected, splitting the modulated light signal into two

paths. Depending on the measurement task, one or both coupler outputs are connected to the

inputs of the DuT. The output of the DuT that should be measured is connected to the network

analyzers Port B.

Frequency response measurements

The frequency response of each signal path can be measured by connecting only one coupler

output to the appropriate input. This way, the frequency response curves of the RF OUTPUT

from INPUT + and INPUT- can be measured, as well as the frequency responses of the

MONITOR outputs, as shown in the individual technical data.

CMRR measurement

For Common Mode Rejection measurement, both outputs of the fusion coupler are connected

to both inputs of the DuT. The optical power level at both inputs must be well matched ("bal-

anced") in order to achieve the optimal common mode suppression. Now the common mode re-

jection can be measured as a function of frequency. The frequency response of the RF

OUTPUT must be considered when calculating the CMRR - it is the difference between the RF

OUTPUT signal at a given frequency and the measured common mode or balanced output sig-

nal - at the same frequency. Typical measurement curves can be found in the individual tech-

nical data.

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