Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator

Name: Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator
Brand: OZ Optics
Availability: InStock

Description

The Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator offered by OZ Optics is a compact and low-cost device designed for precise control of optical signal attenuation. It features a stepper motor-driven mechanism, high power handling capabilities, high speed, and a wide attenuation range from 350nm to 2050nm.

With low polarization dependent loss (PDL) and wavelength dependency, as well as low insertion loss and back reflection, this attenuator ensures excellent performance. Its rugged and compact design makes it suitable for various applications, and it can be calibrated for up to five wavelengths.

Specifications

Number Of Channels:	Single Channel
Operating Wavelength Range:	350 – 2050 nm
Dynamic Attenuation Range (max):	60 dB
Insertion Loss (max):	1 dB
Return Loss (min):	40 dB
Attenuation Resolution:	0.01 dB
Polarization Dependent Loss:	0.05 dB
Polarization Mode Dispersion:	< 0.01 ps
Speed:	≤ 100 ms
Maximum Optical Power:	2 W
Computer Interface (MC Version Only):	RS232, I2 C or SPI
Polarization Extinction Ratio (for PM Fiber):	30 dB
Weight:	250 g
Power Supply Voltage:	12 V
Power Supply Current (Motor Running):	150 mA

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Features

Stepper motor driven for precise control
High power handling
High speed operation
Wide attenuation range (350-2050nm)
Low PDL and wavelength dependency
Low insertion loss and back reflection
High resolution
Rugged and compact design
Calibratable for up to five wavelengths
Wide wavelength range
Flat wavelength response
Blocking attenuation technique for single-mode and polarization maintaining fibers
Neutral density filter for multimode fiber applications
Computer interface (-MC Version)
Polarization maintaining fiber versions available
Latching operation
Customizable designs available
Low cost

Applications

Active gain equalization in DWDM systems
Local power monitoring and feedback attenuator settings
Bit error testing
Troubleshooting receivers and other active fiber optic components
Simulating long-distance fiber transmission
Design of fiber optic transmitter/receiver circuitry
Power meter linearity checks
Power setting and power control
OCT systems

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator used for?

The Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator is used for precise control of optical signal attenuation in various applications such as active gain equalization in DWDM systems, local power monitoring and feedback attenuator settings, bit error testing, troubleshooting receivers and other active fiber optic components, simulating long-distance fiber transmission, design of fiber optic transmitter/receiver circuitry, power meter linearity checks, power setting and power control, and OCT systems.

What are the features of the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator?

The Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator features stepper motor driven for precise control, high power handling, high speed operation, wide attenuation range (350-2050nm), low PDL and wavelength dependency, low insertion loss and back reflection, high resolution, rugged and compact design, calibratable for up to five wavelengths, wide wavelength range, flat wavelength response, blocking attenuation technique for single-mode and polarization maintaining fibers, neutral density filter for multimode fiber applications, computer interface (-MC Version), polarization maintaining fiber versions available, latching operation, customizable designs available, and low cost.

What type of fibers are used in the polarization maintaining components and patchcords of the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator?

In general, OZ Optics uses polarization maintaining fibers based on the PANDA fiber structure when building polarization maintaining components and patchcords. However, OZ Optics can construct devices using other PM fiber structures. We do carry some alternative fiber types in stock, so please contact our sales department for availability. If necessary, we are willing to use customer supplied fibers to build devices.

What is the difference between the singlemode and polarization maintaining (PM) attenuators and the multimode attenuators of the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator?

The singlemode and polarization maintaining (PM) attenuators of the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator utilize a novel blocking style attenuation technique, while the multimode attenuators use a variable neutral density filter to minimize mode dependent losses.

What is the PC version of the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator?

The PC version of the Electrically Controlled Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator uses a reliable stepper motor that can be controlled by an external driver. The basic model provides the user with a simple way to control the attenuator using a computer interface (-MC Version).