2.5 Gb/s Bias Free Integral Attenuator

The 2.5 Gb/s bias-free modulator with integral attenuator combines a modulator and a 20 dB variable attenuator within one small-outline package, simplifying component count and fiber splicing. The bias point of the interferometer is set to operate at about the half-intensity point (quadrature). A bias control circuit is not required.