ModCon Mode Controller MC-SC-62-E-85

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Specifications

Insertion Loss @ 850nm 50µm: < 5.0dB
Insertion Loss @ 850nm 62.5µm: < 5.0dB
Dimensions: 165mm x 105mm x 32mm
Weight: 380gm
Intensity 5% Maximum Value: 55 µm
Intensity 5% Minimum Value: 51 µm
Intensity 15% Maximum Value: 52 µm
Intensity 15% Minimum Value: 45 µm
Intensity 75% Maximum Value: 33 µm
Intensity 75% Minimum Value: 20 µm
Intensity 5% Maximum Value: 44.0 µm
Intensity 5% Minimum Value: 40.8 µm
Intensity 15% Maximum Value: 41.6 µm
Intensity 15% Minimum Value: 36.0 µm
Intensity 75% Maximum Value: 26.4 µm
Intensity 75% Minimum Value: 16.0 µm
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Features


  • Source Independent Mode Control: The ModCon Mode Controller ensures stable and accurate launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements, regardless of the light source used.

  • Improved Measurement Accuracy: Achieve more precise measurements and better agreement between different test sets by fitting the ModCon to your light source.

  • Compliance with Aerospace Standards: The device meets the 85/85% launch conditions required by various aerospace standards, ensuring your measurements are up to standard.

  • Passive Device: The ModCon is a passive device that requires no power, simplifying integration into your existing setup.

  • Tested for Quality: Each ModCon is tested using an MPX Modal Explorer to ensure output meets the required standards, regardless of input modal distribution.

  • Easy Integration: Simply fit the ModCon between the test set and the Fiber Under Test for seamless operation.

  • 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: Available with a Certificate of Conformance or Test Certificate (850 and 1300nm) detailing measurement specifics.

  • Product Variants:

    • MC-FC-50-E-85: Mode control patchcord with FC connectors for 85/85% modal launch into 50µm core fiber from 850 or 1300nm light source.

    • MC-FC-62-E-85: Mode control patchcord with FC connectors for 85/85% modal launch into 62.5µm core fiber from 850 or 1300nm light source.



Applications


  • Improve your measurement accuracy: The ModCon ensures stable launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements.

  • Ensure stable launch conditions: Achieve consistent results across different test sets and light sources.

  • Meet 85/85% launch conditions: Comply with international aerospace standards for modal launch conditions.

  • Measurements of loss and bandwidth: Reduce dependency on the modal condition of the light source for accurate readings.

  • OTDR and LS/PM loss measurements: Minimize discrepancies between different measurement techniques.

  • Passive device: The ModCon works with any light source to achieve the correct launch conditions.

  • Compliance with aerospace standards: Ensure measurements meet the required standards for aerospace applications.

  • Tested with MPX Modal Explorer: Every ModCon is verified to meet standards regardless of input modal distribution.

  • Easy integration: Simply fit the ModCon between the test set and the Fiber Under Test.