The GFT201 module converts optical pulse to a fast electrical pulse of 10 volts under 50Ω. This compact module combined with GFT102 is ideal to transmit pulse to remote location up to 1 Km.
- Wavelength Range: 1260 nm to 1650 nm (850 nm option available)
- Jitter: < 30 ps RMS (optical input to electrical output)
- Rise Time: < 1 ns
- Pulse Width: 200 ns fixed (customizable 100 ns to 1 ms) or input copy mode
- Optical Threshold: 20 μW (-17 dBm)
- Connectivity: FC/PC optical input (SC, ST, LC options) and BNC electrical output
- Max Frequency: 100 kHz (adjustable via retrigger frequency option)
- Power: +5 V via USB-C connector (AC/DC adapter included)
- Form Factor: Compact and rugged module (50 x 70 x 35 mm)
The GFT201 Optical to Electrical Module provides a high-performance solution for converting optical pulses into precise electrical signals. Designed for demanding research and industrial environments, it delivers a fast +10 V electrical pulse into 50 Ω with less than 30 ps RMS jitter, ensuring exceptional timing stability for high-speed synchronization.
This compact and rugged module is an essential tool for long-distance trigger transmission and high EMI environments, allowing researchers to transmit critical timing signals up to 1 Km when combined with an electrical-to-optical converter (GFT102). It features a wide wavelength range of 1260 nm to 1650 nm and a sensitive 20 μW optical threshold, making it compatible with a variety of fiber optic systems.
Engineers can optimize the GFT201 for specific applications through its flexible operation modes, including fixed-width pulse shaping or a direct copy of the optical input’s width and frequency. With its USB-C power interface and straightforward FC/PC input to BNC output connectivity, it integrates seamlessly into existing laser research, high-energy physics, or picosecond timing setups.
Key specifications include a fast rise time of <1 ns, a maximum frequency of 100 kHz, and a standard +10 V (or optional +5 V) output level. Its small footprint and low power consumption make it ideal for placement on crowded optical tables or within compact measurement systems where space and signal integrity are paramount.
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