Description
The Multichannel Electrically Controlled Variable Attenuator is a compact, rugged, and low-cost attenuator designed for various fiber optic applications. It features high power handling, wide attenuation range, low insertion loss, and back reflection.
The attenuator offers high resolution and can be calibrated for dual wavelengths or multiple individual wavelengths. With a wide wavelength range and a computer interface for easy control, it is an ideal tool for bit error rate testing, troubleshooting, power meter linearity checks, and more.
Multichannel Electrically Controlled Variable Attenuator
Specifications
| Number Of Channels: | Multi Channel |
|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength Range: | 350 – 2050 nm |
| Dynamic Attenuation Range (max): | 40 dB |
| Insertion Loss (max): | 2 dB |
| Return Loss (min): | 35 dB |
| Fiber Type: | SM/PM, MM |
| Storage Temperature: | -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) |
| Operating Temperature: | 14°F to 131°F (-10°C to 55°C) |
| Weight: | 33 lb. + 0.55 lb./channel (15 kg + 0.25 kg/channel) |
| Dimensions: | 19” 3U Rack Mount, 19” x 5.25” x 20” (48.26 x 13.33 x 50.8 cm) |
| Polarization Extinction Ratio (for PM Fiber): | 20, 25 or 30 dB |
| Computer Interface: | USB |
| Maximum Optical Power: | SM/PM: up to 2 W7, MM: up to 50 mW |
| Power Supply: | Universal 110/220V AC 50/60 Hz, 500 W |
| Accuracy: | up to 40 dB: ±0.3 dB, 40 to 55 dB: ±0.5 dB, 55 to 60 dB: ±1.0 dB |
| Repeatability Of Attenuation Setting: | up to 10 dB: ±0.03 dB, up to 30 dB: ±0.10 dB, up to 40 dB: ±0.3 dB |
| Speed: | 100 ms |
| Return Loss: | SM/PM: 40, 50 or 60 dB, MM: 35 dB |
| Polarization Dependent Loss - Minimum: | up to 0.01 dB |
| Polarization Dependent Loss - Typical: | up to 0.05 dB |
| Wavelength Dependence Of Attenuation - 1520 Nm To 1570 Nm: | up to 0.1 dB |
| Wavelength Dependence Of Attenuation - 1300 Nm To 1550 Nm: | up to 0.3 dB |
| Attenuation Resolution: | 0.01 dB |
| Attenuation Range: | SM/PM: IL to 60 dB, MM: IL to 40 dB |
| Insertion Loss (IL) - Maximum: | SM/PM: 2.0 dB, MM: 4.0 dB |
| Insertion Loss (IL) - Typical: | SM/PM: 1.0 dB, MM: 2.0 dB |
| Available Wavelengths: | 350–2050 nm |
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Features
- High power handling (up to 2 watts)
- Wide attenuation range (up to 60 dB)
- Low polarization dependent loss and wavelength dependency
- Low insertion loss and back reflection
- High resolution
- Rugged and compact design
- Calibrated for dual wavelengths (1300–1550 nm) or C and L bands; can be calibrated for up to four
- individual wavelengths
- Wide wavelength range (350–2050 nm)
- Wide range of receptacles
- Blocking technique for single-mode and polarization-maintaining fibers; neutral density filter
- technique for multimode fiber applications
- Computer interface (USB as standard)
- Option for integrated power monitoring for precise output power control
- Supports up to 32 attenuators per unit
- Choice between broad and narrow wavelength options
Applications
- Bit error rate 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 settinga
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