Benchtop Polarization Extinction Ratio Meter

Specifications

Wavelength Range: 1290 – 1650 nm
Extinction Ratio Range: 1 – 50 dB
Dynamic Range: 30 dB
Extinction Ratio Resolution: 50 dB
Storage Humidity: <85%, RH non condensing at -30° to 70°C (-22 to 158°F)
Storage Temperature: -30° to 70°C (-22 to 158°F)
Operating Temperature: -10° to 55°C (14 to 131°F)
Weight: 4.1 kg (9 lb)
Dimensions: 100 x 280 x 300 mm (excluding handle and connectors)
Input Supply Voltage: Universal 50/60 Hz 110/220V AC/DC 12 volt adapter
Communication Interface: USB
Input Optical Power: 50 μW to 1.0 mW
Update Rate (Relative Power): 650 Hz
Update Rate (Extinction Ratio): 2.7 Hz
Angular Resolution: 0.3 degrees
Angular Accuracy: ± 0.5 degrees
Extinction Ratio Resolution: 0.01 dB
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Features


  • Measures up to 50 dB polarization extinction ratios (for specific wavelength range)

  • Very wide wavelength range: 450 to 900 nm for visible wavelength range; 850 to 1650 nm or 1800

  • to 2400 nm for IR wavelength range

  • ±0.15 dB ER accuracy up to 30 dB

  • ±0.5° angle accuracy

  • 0.01 dB ER resolution and 0.3° angle resolution

  • Power measurement up to 2 Watts

  • Interchangeable connector adaptors

  • Logging mode for continuous measurement

  • USB communications interface

  • Touch screen display

  • Built-in memory for store and recall functions

Applications


  • Fiber optic component manufacturing and testing

  • PMC and PBS PER and coupling ratio testing

  • PM fiber laser diode pigtailing

  • PM fiber patch cord production and testing

  • PM fiber fusion splice testing

  • Automatic alignment

  • Quality control and measurement

  • Product development

  • Component and system troubleshooting