Description
The GKER Photonics Polarization Maintaining Faraday Mirror (GK-PMFM Series) is a high-performance passive device engineered to rotate the polarization state of input light by 90 degrees. This mirror is designed to deliver exceptional performance with minimal insertion loss and superb environmental stability, making it an essential component for applications that require precise polarization control. It is particularly effective in minimizing polarization effects in optical systems, including amplifiers, fiber lasers, and fiber optic instrumentation.
The GK-PMFM Series utilizes PM Panda Fiber to ensure reliable performance across a wide range of operating conditions. With a Faraday rotation angle of 45 degrees (single pass) and a maximum rotation angle tolerance of ±1 degree, this Faraday mirror offers outstanding accuracy in maintaining polarization. The device is available in multiple center wavelengths, including 1310 nm, 1480 nm, and 1550 nm, with a broad operating wavelength range (λc ± 15 nm).
Constructed to meet the stringent requirements of modern optical systems, the GK-PMFM Series can handle continuous optical power up to 300 mW and operates reliably across temperatures from -5°C to +70°C, with storage capabilities down to -40°C. The customizable fiber jacket and connector options further enhance the versatility of this Faraday mirror, making it an ideal choice for various optical applications.
Polarization Maintaining Faraday Mirror-1310 -1480 -1550nm
Specifications
Center Wavelength: | 1310 nm |
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Operating Wavelength Range: | 1310 – 1550 nm |
Typical Insertion Loss: | 0.4 dB |
Max Insertion Loss: | 0.6 dB |
Min Extinction Ratio: | 20 dB |
Max Optical Power: | 300 mW |
Center Wavelength (λc): | 1310, 1480, 1550 nm |
Operating Wavelength Range: | λc ± 15 nm |
Typ. Insertion Loss: | 0.4 dB |
Max. Insertion Loss: | 0.6 dB |
Faraday Rotation Angle (single Pass): | 45 degree |
Max. Rotation Angle Tolerance, λc, 23 ℃: | ± 1 degree |
Min. Extinction Ratio: | 20 dB |
Fiber Type: | PM Panda Fiber - |
Max. Optical Power (Continuous Wave): | 300 mW |
Max. Tensile Load: | 5 N |
Operating Temperature: | - 5 to + 70 ℃ |
Storage Temperature: | - 40 to + 85 ℃ |
Features
- High Precision Polarization Rotation: Provides 90-degree polarization rotation with a Faraday rotation angle of 45 degrees per pass, ensuring accurate polarization control
- Low Insertion Loss: Offers typical insertion loss of just 0.4 dB, minimizing signal degradation in optical systems
- Environmental Stability: Designed for reliable operation in varying environmental conditions, with a temperature range of -5°C to +70°C
- Customizable Configuration: Available with various fiber jackets and connectors to suit specific application needs
- High Power Handling: Capable of managing continuous optical power up to 300 mW, supporting high-performance optical systems
Applications
- Optical Amplifiers: Enhances performance by maintaining precise polarization control in amplifier systems
- Fiber Lasers: Ensures stable operation and minimized polarization effects in fiber laser setups
- Fiber Optic Instrumentation: Ideal for use in fiber instruments requiring reliable polarization management
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