Data Sheet
March 2001

A370-Type Analog
Uncooled Laser Module

The low-profile A370-Type Analog Laser Module is ideally
suited for CATV applications, particularly in systems where
long spans and superior reliability are the critical consider-
ations

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Features

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Eight-pin package suitable for CATV
applications

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Frequency range up to 1.0 GHz

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MQW F-P 1.3

m

m laser with single-mode fiber
pigtail

n

Wide operating temperature range:
–40



C to +85



C

n

No TEC required

n

High output power: typically 1.0 mW power cou-
pled into single-mode fiber

n

Hermetically sealed active components

n

Internal back-facet monitor

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Qualification program:

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TA-983

Applications

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Narrowband video

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Downstream telephony and data

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Return path systems

n

Analog and digital modulation systems

n

Telecommunications

Benefits

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Easily board mounted

n

Requires no lead bending

n

No additional heat sinks required

n

Pin compatible with industry-standard, 14-pin
laser module

n

High output power allows for longer system spans,
more fiber splits, and greater tolerance of fiber and
connector quality

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