ModCon Mode Controller for Fiber Measurements
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Description
ModCon Mode Controller is an innovative solution designed by Arden Photonics to enhance the precision and reliability of multimode fiber measurements. As measurements of loss and bandwidth in multimode fibers are significantly influenced by the modal condition of the light source, the ModCon Mode Controller ensures that you achieve accurate and consistent results. This passive device is particularly beneficial in aerospace applications, where compliance with international standards is critical. By fitting the ModCon between your test set and the Fiber Under Test, you can improve measurement accuracy and maintain stable launch conditions, aligning with the 85/85% launch conditions specified in various aerospace standards. The ModCon Mode Controller stands out by providing source-independent mode control, making it an essential tool for professionals who require precise and reliable data. Unlike traditional methods that may vary significantly depending on the light source—such as OTDRs using laser sources instead of LEDs—the ModCon ensures uniformity and consistency in your measurements. Each ModCon is rigorously tested using an MPX Modal Explorer to certify that its output adheres to the required standards, irrespective of the input's modal distribution. Arden Photonics offers a Certificate of Conformance or a Test Certificate for the ModCon Mode Controller, detailing the specifics of how it was measured at wavelengths of 850 and 1300nm. This provides additional assurance of the product's capability to meet the stringent demands of aerospace applications. With its robust construction and reliable performance, the ModCon Mode Controller is an indispensable tool for achieving precise multimode fiber measurements, ensuring your operations meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
ModCon Mode Controller for Fiber Measurements
Specifications |
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| Light Source: | 850 - 1300 nm |
| Modal Launch: | 50 um |
Features
- Improve Measurement Accuracy: The ModCon Mode Controller enhances the precision of your measurements by ensuring stable launch conditions for multimode fiber tests.
- Source Independent Mode Control: Works seamlessly with any light source to provide consistent and accurate results.
- Compliance with Aerospace Standards: Meets the 85/85% launch conditions required by various aerospace standards.
- Passive Device: The ModCon is a passive device that ensures correct launch conditions without requiring any power source.
- Enhanced Test Agreement: Improves agreement between different test sets, such as OTDR and LS/PM loss measurements.
- Tested for Reliability: Each ModCon is tested using an MPX Modal Explorer to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Easy Integration: Simply fit the ModCon between the test set and the Fiber Under Test for immediate results.
- Technical Specifications:
- Insertion Loss @ 850nm: 50µm typically < 5.0dB, 62.5µm typically < 5.0dB
- Dimensions: 165mm x 105mm x 32mm
- Weight: 380gm
- Modal Launch Conditions:
- 62.5/125 Fiber:
- 5% Intensity: Max 55µm, Min 51µm
- 15% Intensity: Max 52µm, Min 45µm
- 75% Intensity: Max 33µm, Min 20µm
- 50/125 Fiber:
- 5% Intensity: Max 44.0µm, Min 40.8µm
- 15% Intensity: Max 41.6µm, Min 36.0µm
- 75% Intensity: Max 26.4µm, Min 16.0µm
- 62.5/125 Fiber:
- Available Models:
- MC-FC-50-E-85: Mode control patchcord with FC connectors for 50µm core fiber at 850 or 1300nm.
Applications
- Improve your measurement accuracy: The ModCon ensures that the correct launch conditions are achieved, leading to more accurate measurements.
- Ensure stable launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements: The ModCon provides consistent and stable launch conditions, which are crucial for reliable measurements in multimode fibers.
- Meet 85/85% launch conditions: The ModCon complies with the 85/85% launch conditions specified in various aerospace standards, ensuring international compliance.
- Compatibility with different light sources: The ModCon is a passive device that works with any light source, whether it's a laser or LED, providing flexibility and ease of use.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ModCon Mode Controller is used for improving measurement accuracy and ensuring stable launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements.
The ModCon Mode Controller ensures that the correct launch conditions are achieved independent of the light source used, resulting in more accurate measurements and better agreement between different test sets.
The launch conditions called for in various aerospace standards are the 85/85% launch conditions.
Every ModCon Mode Controller is tested using an MPX Modal Explorer to ensure that its output meets the standard regardless of the modal distribution of the input.
The ModCon Mode Controller has insertion loss at 850nm 50µm typically < 5.0dB and 62.5µm typically < 5.0dB. Its dimensions are 165mm x 105mm x 32mm and it weighs 380gm. The Modal Launch Conditions for our Aerospace modal controllers is specified in terms of the width of the Near Field Pattern at 5, 15 and 75% of the maximum.