SLICE Offset Phase Lock Servo - SLICE-OPL



SLICE Offset Phase Lock Servo

SLICE-OPL
controller
  • Locks frequencies from 10 MHz to >9.3 GHz
  • Phase frequency discriminator enables wide capture range and easy locking
  • Integrated display removes need for dedicated oscilloscope
CE Certified
Made in USA Made in the USA


The SLICE-OPL Offset Phase Lock Servo (OPLS) is designed to precisely control and quickly adjust the frequency detuning between a master and a follower laser. The SLICE-OPL forms a complete offset lock system when combined with the D2-250 Heterodyne Module and D2-260 Beat Note Detector. The D2-250 overlaps the free-space master & follower lasers to generate the optical beat note. It then launches the beat note into a fiber for delivery to the D2-260 where it is down-converted to the RF and then delivered to the SLICE-OPL for processing.

The SLICE-OPL is designed for large frequency offsets as well as offsets as low as 10 MHz, making it well-suited for stabilizing frequency combs. The SLICE-OPL will tightly lock ƒCEO, ƒopt, or ƒrep of the RUBRIComb® series of frequency combs as well as third-party combs.

The SLICE-OPL has a built-in touchscreen GUI with the ability to display and manipulate the error signal and engage the lock — all without an oscilloscope.

Features

  • Offset Phase Locks from 10 MHz to >9.3 GHz
  • Precisely control follower laser frequency while remaining referenced to a primary standard
  • Tightly lock ƒCEO, ƒopt, or ƒrep for frequency comb stabilization
  • Touchscreen GUI
  • No oscilloscope required
  • User-adjustable servo parameters
  • Internal ramp generator
  • Fast frequency jumps with feed-forward
  • Offset frequency stability determined by reference stability

General

Parameter Value Units
Number of Channels 1
Input/Output Impedance 50 Ω
Output Voltage Range ±10 V
Front Panel Input Voltage Limit ±10 V

Beat Signal

Parameter Value Units
Min. Beat Signal Power -10 dBm
Max. Beat Signal Power 10 dBm
Min. Offset Frequency 10 MHz
Max. Offset Frequency 9.5 GHz

Reference Frequency

Parameter Value Units
Min. Reference Power -10 dBm
Max. Reference Power 10 dBm
Min. Reference Frequency 10 MHz
Max. Reference Frequency 300 MHz

Loop Filter

Parameter Value Units
Loop Filter Transfer Function Proportional-Integral-Derivative
Proportional Gain 100+ dB dynamic range
PI Corner Values 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k, 50k, 100k, 200k, 500k, 1M, 2M, 5M Hz
PD Corner Values 150, 300, 600, 1.5k, 3k, 6k, 15k, 30k, 60k, 150k, 300k, 600k, 1.5M, 3M, 6M Hz
Open-Loop Bandwidth >8 MHz

Input Voltage

Parameter Value Units
Overvoltage Category 2
Input Line Voltage 100 - 240 VAC
Mains Supply Voltage Fluctuations ±10 %
Frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Phase 1 phase
Maximum Input Current 2 A
User-Serviceable Fuse HBC 2.0 A 250 V

Environmental

Parameter Min. Value Max. Value Units Comments
Indoor or Outdoor Use Indoor Use Only Dry Location Only
Pollution Degree of Environment 2
Operating Altitude 10000 (3048) ft (m)
Operating Temperature 15 30 °C
Operating Relative Humidity 20 60 % Non-condensing
Dew Point 15 °C

Manuals

Firmware

Additional Resources

PDF IconZip IconLink IconSLICE-OPL Datasheet
PDF IconZip IconLink IconSLICE-OPL Drawing
PDF IconZip IconLink IconSLICE-OPL STEP
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