Description
The Singlemode Standard Coupler from GKER Photonics offers exceptional performance in optical communication systems, combining low insertion loss with high environmental stability. Designed to operate efficiently in the 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelength windows, this coupler delivers precise power splitting with coupling ratios ranging from 50/50 to 1/99.
With its minimal insertion loss—down to 3.4 dB for the 1 × 2 configuration and 0.10 dB for the 2 × 2 configuration—the coupler ensures optimal signal transmission. It features low polarization dependence, with a maximum PDL of 0.10 dB, providing reliable performance across various polarization states. The coupler's robust design supports continuous wave optical power up to 300 mW, making it suitable for high-power applications.
The coupler excels in environmental stability, operating effectively over a temperature range of -5°C to +70°C, with a thermal stability of ≤ 0.002 dB/°C. It also boasts high return loss of 50 dB and is available in a range of coupling ratios, offering precise control over signal distribution. Whether for optical communication, fiber sensors, or testing instruments, the GK-SMC Series coupler provides dependable performance and versatility in demanding applications.
1310-1550nm Singlemode Standard Coupler
Specifications
Type: | Other / Not Specified |
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Configuration: | 1x2 |
Splitting Ratio: | Other / Not specified |
Wavelength: | 1310 nm |
Fiber Type: | SMF-28e |
Connector Type: | Other / Not specified |
Housing Material: | Other / Not specified |
Center Wavelength (λc): | 1310, 1550, or specified nm |
Operating Wavelength: | λc ± 20 nm |
Coupling Ratio: | 01/99 02/98 03/97 10/90 15/85 20/80 % |
Max. Insertion Loss: | 21.4/0.2 18.5/0.25 17.4/0.3 14.5/0.4 10.8/0.65 8.8/0.95 7.5/1.2 dB |
Coupling Ratio: | 25/75 30/70 40/60 45/55 50/50 % |
Max. Insertion Loss: | 6.5/1.55 5.6/1.8 5/2.25 3.85/2.98 3.4 dB |
Max. PDL (Tap/Through Port): | 0.10 dB |
Max. Excess Loss: | 0.10 dB |
Thermal Stability: | ≤ 0.002 over -5 to +70 dB/℃ |
Min. Return Loss: | 50 dB |
Directivity 1 × 2 2 × 2: | 55 60 dB |
Max. Optical Power (CW): | 300 mW |
Fiber Type: | SMF-28 Fiber - |
Operating Temperature: | -5 to +70 ℃ |
Features
- Low Insertion Loss: Maintains minimal signal degradation with insertion loss as low as 3.4 dB for the 1 × 2 configuration and 0.10 dB for the 2 × 2 configuration
- Low Polarization Dependence: Ensures consistent performance across different polarization states, with a maximum PDL (Polarization Dependent Loss) of 0.10 dB
- Excellent Environmental Stability: Operates reliably over a wide temperature range, from -5°C to +70°C, with thermal stability of ≤ 0.002 dB/°C
- Accurate Coupling Ratios: Offers a range of coupling ratios from 50/50 to 1/99, with precise uniformity and tolerance
- High Return Loss: Provides a minimum return loss of 50 dB, ensuring effective signal reflection and minimal back-reflection issues
- High Optical Power Handling: Supports up to 300 mW of continuous wave optical power, suitable for high-power applications
Applications
- Optical Communication Systems: Ideal for power splitting and monitoring functions in various optical communication networks
- Fiber Sensors: Utilized in fiber sensor applications where accurate signal distribution is critical for sensor performance
- Testing Instruments: Suitable for use in optical testing equipment, providing reliable performance in measurement and analysis
- LAN and WAN Systems: Enhances the performance and reliability of local and wide-area network systems through efficient signal distribution
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