The fully-automated BOMPD precisely detects the time delay between an optical pulse train, and the zero-crossings of a microwave signal. It generates a baseband signal that is proportional to the timing error between the two inputs, which in turn can be used in a phase locked loop configuration to tightly synchronize a laser to a microwave source or vice versa. Due to its balanced detection scheme, the BOMPD is immune to amplitude fluctuations of both optical and microwave sources and greatly suppresses the AM-PM conversion noise in the photodetection process. Cycle offers two additions to the BOMPD to complement our customers’ applications: RF generation option (which includes a low-noise VCO for generating an RF signal based on an optical clock), low-noise option (down to 5 fs synchronization). Standard optical wavelengths are 800 nm, 1030 nm, and 1550 nm. Please contact one of our timing experts for your customization needs.
Balanced Optical Microwave Phase Detector (BOMPD)
- More than 0.2 mV/fs sensitivity
- Lower than 0.5 fs noise floor
- Down to 20 fs RMS timing jitter








Specifications
BOMPD Parameters
Input Parameters
Synchronization Device (SD) Option for BOMPD
Parameters | Value | Unit | Comment |
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Detector sensitivity | >0.2 | mV / fs | at the detector output (not amplified) |
Detector resolution | <0.5 | fs | integrated detector noise floor within 10 kHz bandwidth |
Residual Jitter (SD) | <20 | fs | depends on noise characteristics of master/reference source |
Control system | included | available in Epics, Tango | |
Auto lock | included | ||
Dimensions (H x W x L) | 420 x 300 x 171 | mm3 | |
Weight | 10 | kg | depending on options |
Parameters | Value | Unit | Comment |
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RF input power | >15 | dBm | up to 10 GHz. BOMPD tailored to frequency of interest |
Optical input wavelength | 800 +/- 30 | nm | |
1030 +/- 30 | nm | ||
1550 +/- 40 | nm | ||
Optical input power | >20 | mW | |
Optical input type | PM Fiber | SM possible upon request | |
Pulse repetition rate | <10 | GHz | BOMPD is tailored for the repetition rate of interest |
Parameters | Value | Unit | Comment |
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VCO | included | customizable upon request | |
Integrated feedback | included | optimized PID parameters | |
RF output power | >10 | dBm | |
RF output stability | <0.1 | % | 50 Ω impedance |