The ModCon Mode Controller by Arden Photonics

ModCon Mode Controller is an innovative solution designed to enhance the performance and accuracy of your fiber optic measurements. This compact and lightweight module seamlessly integrates with your existing LED or VCSEL light sources, ensuring consistent and repeatable Encircled Flux (EF) compliant launch conditions. By simply connecting the ModCon to your light source, you can achieve a stable EF compliant output that adheres to the stringent standards of IEC 61280-4-1:2009. This capability is crucial for accurate loss and bandwidth measurements in multi-mode fibers, where the modal condition of the light source can significantly impact results.

The ModCon Mode Controller addresses the challenge of varying modal characteristics between different light sources, such as lasers and LEDs, that are commonly used in fiber optic testing. These variations often lead to significant uncertainties in measurement accuracy. With the ModCon, you can ensure that the same distribution of modes is launched into the fiber, regardless of the light source in use. This uniformity reduces uncertainty and enhances the reliability of your measurements, providing better agreement between test data sets and simplifying compliance with international standards.

Each ModCon unit undergoes rigorous testing with Arden’s MPX Modal Explorer to verify that its output consistently meets the required standards, irrespective of the input's modal distribution. To support your testing and certification needs, Arden Photonics offers a Certificate of Conformance or Test Sheet, facilitating comprehensive record-keeping for your test equipment. By choosing the ModCon Mode Controller, you are investing in a tool that not only boosts measurement accuracy but also ensures compliance with global standards, making it an essential component for professionals in the fiber optics industry.