1550nm Faraday Mirror

Name: 1550nm Faraday Mirror
Brand: DK Photonics
Availability: InStock

Description

The 1550nm Faraday Mirror is a passive optical component designed to rotate the polarization state of light by 45° or 90°, depending on the configuration. It utilizes the Faraday effect, achieved through a bismuth iron garnet (BIG) crystal placed in a magnetic field, to induce non-reciprocal polarization rotation. This device is essential for applications requiring precise polarization control, such as fiber optic networks, interferometric sensors, and fiber lasers. Its epoxy-free optical path ensures low insertion loss, high return loss, and robust temperature stability, making it suitable for demanding environments.

Applications include eliminating polarization induced fluctuations in fiber interferometers, Brillouin amplifier systems, fiber laser systems, and fiber optic antenna remoting systems. Our Faraday Mirror is optical path epoxy free and thus offers low insertion loss and high temperature stability.

Specifications

Center Wavelength:	1550 nm
Operating Bandwidth:	30 nm
Insertion Loss (max):	0.6 dB
Faraday Rotation Angle (single Pass):	45 deg deg

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Features

High isolation to minimize polarization-related fluctuations.

Low insertion loss, typically around 0.6 dB, ensuring efficient signal transmission.

High return loss, enhancing signal integrity by reducing reflections.

Compact size (Ø5.5mm x L35mm) for easy integration into various systems.

Epoxy-free optical path, contributing to low insertion loss and superior temperature stability.

Capable of handling optical power up to 500mW.

Operates within a temperature range of -5°C to +70°C, suitable for various environmental conditions.

Applications

Fiber optic amplifiers, ensuring consistent polarization and minimizing noise.

Fiber optic systems testing, providing stable polarization for accurate measurements.

Fiber optic LAN systems, maintaining signal integrity over long distances.

Telecommunications, reducing polarization-induced fluctuations for reliable data transmission.

Fiber interferometers, enhancing stability by eliminating polarization sensitivity.

Brillouin amplifier systems, improving performance by controlling polarization.

Fiber laser systems, ensuring consistent output by managing polarization.

Fiber optic antenna remoting systems, maintaining signal quality over extended distances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Faraday Mirror?

The Faraday Mirror is designed to provide 45- or 90-degree rotation of the polarization state of the input light in fiber optic networks and measurement applications.

What are the applications of the Faraday Mirror?

The Faraday Mirror can be used to eliminate polarization-induced fluctuations in fiber interferometers, Brillouin amplifier systems, fiber laser systems, and fiber optic antenna remoting systems.

What are the key features of the Faraday Mirror?

The Faraday Mirror offers high isolation, low insertion loss, high return loss, compact size, and an epoxy-free optical path.

What are the dimensions of the Faraday Mirror package?

The package dimensions may vary due to ongoing design improvements, so it is recommended to contact DK Photonics for confirmation if you have special requirements.

Can the Faraday Mirror be customized?

Yes, if you need to customize other specifications, you can provide a detailed description of your requirements to DK Photonics.

What is the operating wavelength and bandwidth of this device?

The 1550nm Faraday Mirror operates at a center wavelength of 1550nm with an operating bandwidth of ±30nm, making it compatible with a range of fiber optic systems.

Can the 1550nm Faraday Mirror be used in high-power applications?

Yes, the device is designed to handle up to 500mW of optical power, making it suitable for high-power fiber optic applications without compromising performance.

How does the Faraday Mirror perform in varying temperatures?

It offers excellent temperature stability, with an operating temperature range from -5°C to +70°C and a storage temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.

What is the typical application of this mirror in telecommunications?

In telecommunications, it helps to reduce polarization-related fluctuations, ensuring consistent and stable data transmission over fiber optic networks.