Modulator drivers enable 100G metro applications

Over the last two years, by providing innovative power and size efficient quad-channel driver solutions, the company has enabled pluggable coherent CFP2 modules which will be seeing volume deployments in metro networks later this year. These modules, operating at up to 200Gb/s, can significantly reduce the overall cost for metro systems. MACOM is continuing to innovate in this space with the introduction of additional solutions. The MAOM-003417 and the MAOM-03417L are the latest additions to the company’s portfolio and are optimised for use with next-gen low Vpi indium phosphide modulators to further reduce power consumption.

The insatiable need for bandwidth has placed exacting requirements on the metro networks. This has resulted in carriers requiring a cost effective way to expand their capacity, while simultaneously reducing the cost per bit transported. Component vendors are now tasked with the challenge to ramp production of 100G devices that are lower power, smaller size and lower cost.

Available for sampling today, the MAOM-003417 and the MAOM-03417L drivers deliver up to 3Vpp single-ended linear output with only 600mW of power dissipation per channel. The small 14x9.1mm form factor, low power dissipation, wide gain range and excellent linearity make the drivers suitable for next-gen coherent CFP2 modules using higher order modulation schemes to reach data rates of 200Gb/s. The drivers are compatible with a wide range of available DSPs and Mach Zehnder modulators for maximum flexibility.

“The 100G metro market is growing rapidly with a total addressable market that could be $1.4bn dollars by 2019,” said Daryl Inniss, Practice Leader, OVUM. “The CFP2 coherent form factor will enable the higher volume metro market as it enables lower power, lower cost and smaller sized products. MACOM is well positioned to leverage this opportunity and address this hyper growth market, with its broad portfolio of products and technology.”

“MACOM’s optical networking components provide clear performance benefits that enable 100G metro deployments to meet the aggressive power and cost targets required by operators,” said Ray Moroney, Marketing Director, Optoelectronics Products, MACOM. “The MAOM-03417L complements our extensive portfolio of modulator drivers for 100G and beyond, and is a compelling solution for next-gen CFP2 modules.”