Description
The GK-FM Series Faraday Mirror is a high-performance passive optical device designed to provide a 90-degree rotation of the polarization state of input light. This mirror is ideal for use in a variety of optical systems, including Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs), fiber lasers, and fiber instruments. It features exceptional environmental stability and offers minimal insertion loss, making it a reliable choice for minimizing polarization effects in optical communication systems.
The Faraday Mirror operates at multiple center wavelengths, including 1920 nm, 2000 nm, and 2070 nm, and is available with different fiber types to match specific application needs. It is engineered to meet stringent performance standards, with a maximum insertion loss of 1.2 dB and a Faraday rotation angle of 45 degrees. The device supports a high optical power handling capacity of up to 300 mW, ensuring robust performance even in demanding environments.
1920-2000-2070nm Faraday Mirror
Specifications
Center Wavelength: | 1920 nm |
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Operating Wavelength Range: | 1920 – 2070 nm |
Typical Insertion Loss: | 0.6 dB |
Max Insertion Loss: | 0.9 dB |
Min Extinction Ratio: | Not Specified |
Max Optical Power: | 300 mW |
Center Wavelength: | 1920, 2000, 2070 nm |
Operating Wavelength Range: | ± 15 nm |
Typ. Insertion Loss: | 0.6 0.9 1.2 dB |
Max. Insertion Loss: | 0.9 1.2 1.5 dB |
Faraday Rotation Angle (Single Pass): | 45 degree |
Max. Rotation Angle Tolerance, λc, 23 ℃: | ± 2 degree |
Max.PDL: | 0.1 dB |
Fiber Type: | SMF-28 Fiber or SM 1950 Fiber - |
Max.Optical Power: | 300 mW |
Max. Tensile Load: | 5 N |
Operating Temperature: | - 5 to + 70 ℃ |
Storage Temperature: | - 40 to + 85 ℃ |
Features
- High Polarization Rotation: Provides 90-degree rotation of the polarization state of input light
- Low Insertion Loss: Typical insertion loss of 0.6 dB, with a maximum of 0.9 dB
- High Stability: Operates reliably with minimal performance variation over its specified range
- Wide Wavelength Range: Available for center wavelengths of 1920 nm, 2000 nm, and 2070 nm
- Low Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): Maximum PDL of 0.1 dB
- Robust Optical Power Handling: Capable of handling up to 300 mW of continuous wave optical power
- Versatile Fiber Compatibility: Compatible with SMF-28 Fiber or SM 1950 Fiber
Applications
- Optical Amplifiers: Ideal for use in Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers (EDFAs) to minimize polarization effects
- Fiber Lasers: Enhances performance by providing consistent polarization rotation in fiber laser systems
- Fiber Instruments: Essential for precision measurements in fiber optic instrumentation
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