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1064nm Polarization Maintaining Single Fiber Collimator

The 1064nm Polarization Maintaining (PM) Single Fiber Collimator from DK Photonics is a precision optical component engineered for high-performance fiber optic systems where maintaining polarization is critical. Designed with advanced AR coating and meticulous assembly, this collimator delivers low insertion loss and a high extinction ratio, ensuring optimal signal integrity and minimal back reflection. Its robust construction and compact footprint make it an ideal choice for integration into a wide range of photonic applications, including PM isolators, PM WDMs, and other polarization-sensitive devices.

This PM fiber collimator is built to handle high optical power, supporting up to 10W, and is compatible with PM980-XP Panda fiber, a standard in the industry for polarization maintenance. The device operates efficiently across a broad wavelength range centered at 1064nm, making it suitable for applications in fiber laser systems, quantum optics, and advanced optical communication setups. Its high return loss and stable performance across varying temperatures ensure reliability in demanding environments.

With its customizable design, the 1064nm PM Single Fiber Collimator can be tailored to meet specific requirements, such as different working distances, fiber pigtail configurations, and power handling capabilities. This flexibility, combined with its high-quality optical performance, positions it as a preferred solution for OEMs and system integrators seeking dependable polarization management in their optical networks and instrumentation.

1064nm Polarization Maintaining Single Fiber Collimator

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Specifications

Center Wavelength: 1064 nm
Bandwidth: 60 nm
Numerical Aperture: Not Specified
Effective Focal Length (EFL): Not Specified
Max. Working Distance: 20 mm
Max. Insertion Loss (λc @1064nm): 0.40 dB
Waist Beam Diameter: ~0.45 mm
Min. Extinction Ratio: 23 dB
Min. Return Loss: 55 dB
Fiber Type: PM980-XP Panda fiber
Max. Power Handling: 10 W
Operating Temperature: -5 to +70 ℃
Storage Temperature: -40 to +85 °C
Dimensions 1.8(OD Lens): Φ3.2x10(Metal holder) or Φ2.78x9.0 (Glass tube) mm

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Features

  • Low Insertion Loss: Maximum insertion loss as low as 0.30 dB at 1064 nm, ensuring minimal signal attenuation.
  • High Extinction Ratio: Minimum extinction ratio of 23 dB for superior polarization maintenance and signal integrity.
  • Wide Operating Wavelength Range: Centered at 1064 nm with a ±30 nm range, suitable for various laser and photonics applications.
  • High Return Loss: Minimum return loss of 55 dB, reducing back reflections and enhancing system performance.
  • Multiple Power Handling Options: Supports maximum power handling of 0.5 W, 1 W, 3 W, 5 W, or 10 W to meet diverse application needs.
  • Compact and Robust Design: Available in metal holder (Φ3.2x10 mm) or glass tube (Φ2.78x9.0 mm) for flexible integration.
  • High Reliability and Stability: Engineered for consistent performance in demanding environments.
  • Wide Operating Temperature Range: Operates from -5°C to +70°C; storage from -40°C to +85°C for versatile deployment.
  • Precision Fiber Type: Utilizes PM980-XP Panda fiber for excellent polarization maintenance.
  • Customizable Specifications: Options for custom fiber pigtails, working distances (up to 100 mm with C-lens), wavelengths, and power handling available upon request.
  • AR Coated for High Power: Advanced anti-reflection coating enables high power handling and low reflection.
  • Ideal for Integration: Perfect for use in PM isolators, PM DWDM, PM circulators, PM WDM, PM couplers, and advanced signal processing systems.

Applications

  • Fiber Laser Systems: Ideal for use in high-power fiber laser assemblies, ensuring stable polarization for efficient laser operation and beam quality.
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Enhances imaging resolution and signal stability in OCT systems by maintaining polarization state.
  • Quantum Communication: Essential for quantum key distribution and other quantum optics experiments requiring precise polarization control.
  • Fiber Optic Sensing: Used in distributed and point fiber optic sensors for strain, temperature, and pressure measurements where polarization maintenance is critical.
  • Polarization Maintaining (PM) Components Manufacturing: Serves as a fundamental building block for PM isolators, PM WDMs, PM couplers, and other in-line PM fiber optic components.
  • Telecommunications: Supports high-speed, polarization-sensitive optical communication systems, including coherent detection and advanced modulation formats.
  • Interferometric Systems: Maintains polarization in fiber-based interferometers, improving measurement accuracy and stability.
  • Laser Delivery Systems: Enables precise delivery of polarized laser beams in medical, industrial, and scientific applications.
  • Spectroscopy: Used in polarization-sensitive spectroscopic setups for enhanced measurement sensitivity and selectivity.
  • Research and Development: Suitable for laboratory setups requiring high extinction ratio and low insertion loss for polarization-dependent experiments.
  • Metrology: Ensures accurate polarization control in fiber-based metrology and calibration systems.
  • Microscopy: Facilitates advanced imaging techniques in confocal and multiphoton microscopy where polarization control is necessary.
  • High-Power Optical Systems: Handles high optical power levels due to robust AR coating and design, making it suitable for demanding industrial and scientific applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 1064nm Polarization Maintaining Single Fiber Collimator?
A 1064nm Polarization Maintaining (PM) Single Fiber Collimator is an optical device designed to collimate light exiting from a polarization maintaining fiber at a wavelength of 1064nm. It ensures that the polarization state of the light is preserved, making it ideal for applications requiring high polarization extinction ratios and low insertion loss, such as in PM isolators, PM WDMs, and signal processing.
What are the key features of the DK Photonics 1064nm PM Fiber Collimator?
The DK Photonics 1064nm PM Fiber Collimator offers low insertion loss (as low as 0.3 dB), high extinction ratio (minimum 23 dB), high return loss (minimum 55 dB), compact design, wide operating wavelength range (±30 nm around 1064nm), and high reliability and stability. It is also capable of handling high optical power up to 10W, depending on the configuration.
What applications are suitable for the 1064nm PM Fiber Collimator?
This collimator is suitable for use in polarization maintaining circulators, wavelength division multiplexers (WDM), couplers, and various signal processing applications. It is also commonly used as a building block in PM isolators and PM DWDM components for fiber optic communication and laser systems.
Can the DK Photonics 1064nm PM Fiber Collimator be customized?
Yes, DK Photonics offers customization for their PM Fiber Collimators. Customers can request specific fiber pigtails, different operating wavelengths, custom power handling capabilities, and other specifications to meet unique application requirements.
What is the maximum power handling capability of the 1064nm PM Fiber Collimator?
The maximum power handling capability of the DK Photonics 1064nm PM Fiber Collimator ranges from 0.5W up to 10W, depending on the selected configuration and customization. For devices with connectors, the maximum power transmitted through the connector is less than 2W.
What is the difference between the standard and long working distance versions?
The standard version of the collimator offers a maximum working distance of 20mm, while the long working distance version (using a C-lens) can achieve working distances between 50mm and 100mm. The choice depends on the specific optical setup and space requirements.
How do connectors affect the performance of the PM Fiber Collimator?
When a connector is added to the PM Fiber Collimator, the insertion loss increases by 0.3 dB, the return loss decreases by 5 dB, and the extinction ratio decreases by 2 dB compared to the bare fiber version. The default connector key is aligned to the slow axis, and the maximum power through the connector is less than 2W.

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