Micro Polarization Scrambler
This OEM micro polarization scrambler integrates General Photonics’ all-fiber dynamic polarization control technology with miniature electronic drive/control circuitry into a compact, self-contained device that provides full polarization control functionality while minimizing volume, power consumption, and cost. Two polarization scrambling options are available: random scrambling at a rate of up to 5 discrete points/s or smooth trace scrambling at a rate of up to 60π rad/s. Scrambling can be disabled with a 5-volt TTL high and enabled with a TTL low. This module is ideal for integration in a PDL measurement instrument or in a sensor system to minimize polarization related measurement uncertainties. It requires only ±12VDC power supplies, and its low power consumption enables use in battery-powered handheld devices.
Features:
.Compact
.Low power consumption
.Low cost
.Plug and play
Applications:
.Minimize polarization related fluctuation insensor systems
.Minimize polarization related fluctuation inmeasurement systems
.PDL or DOP measurement
Specifications:
Operating Wavelength Range
1260 to 1650 nm standard, others specify
Smooth Trace Scrambling Rate
0.0192π, 0.096π, 0.48π, 2.4π, 12π, 60π rad/s,please specify when ordering.
Discrete Scrambling Rate
0.1, 0.2, 1, 5 points/s please specify when ordering.
Insertion Loss
Measurement grade: 0.05 dB, excluding connectors
Control grade: 0.1 dB, excluding connectors
Return Loss
> 65 dB excluding connectors
Activation Loss
Measurement grade: 0.01 dB
Control grade: 0.1 dB
PDL
Measurement grade: < 0.01 dB
Control grade: < 0.1 dB
PMD
< 0.05 ps
Optical Power Handling
300 mW
Fiber Pigtail
9/125 µm single mode fiber standard, others specify
Electrical Interface
8-wire flat cable
Power Supply
±12 VDC/25 mA
Power Consumption1
< 0.6W typical
Operating Temperature
-10 to 70°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85 °C
Dimensions
2.58” (L) × 1.25” (W) × 0.63” (H)
Notes:1. Continuous scrambling, 12π rad/s, at 23°C.
Dimensions (in inches):
Ordering Information:
*Continuous Scrambling Rate Key
000 = 0.0192 π rad/s
001 = 0.09 π rad/s
005 = 0.48 π rad/s
024 = 2.4 π rad/s
120 = 12 π rad/s
600 = 60 π rad/s
**Random Scrambling Rate Key
001 = 0.1 points/s
002 = 0.2 points/s
010 = 1 point/s
050 = 5 points/s