Application Note: APSUNY Microdisk Modulator Heater
The heater resistance of two active components is updated based on the latest verification results. They are C+L Band Microdisk Modulator (channel 0-3) and O Band
Microdisk Modulator. The current resistance is 6 kW rather than 2 kW in the previous spec. Work is underway to recenter the heater resistance and updated components and documentation will be released when this is resolved.
Date: 2021/10/27
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