532-2050nm PMVOA Polarization Maintaining Variable
Kernstech’s 532-2050nm PMVOA Polarization Maintaining Variable Optical Attenuator (PMVOA) is a high-precision optical device designed to manage optical power in fiber optic systems. This PMVOA operates across a broad wavelength range from 532 nm to 2050 nm, making it suitable for various applications in optical communications, fiber sensors, and research settings. With high accuracy, low insertion loss, and a wide attenuation range, this device ensures reliable and precise control of optical signal strength. Its polarization-maintaining design ensures optimal performance even in sensitive environments where polarization effects are critical.
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Product Description
| Parameter | Spec | Unit | |||||
| Center Wavelength | 20,502,000 | 15,501,310 | 1,064,980 | 850,780 | 633,532 | nm | |
| Operating Wavelength Range | ±40 | ±40 | ±20 | ±20 | ±20 | nm | |
| Attenuation Range | 08~60 | 06~60 | 06~60 | 06~60 | 08~60 | dB | |
| Max.Insertion Loss | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | dB | |
| Min.Extinction Ratio@23℃ | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | dB | |
| Min.Return Loss | 50 | dB | |||||
| Adjustment Accuracy | 0.02 | dB | |||||
| Max.power | 500 | mW | |||||
| Fiber Type | PM Panda Fiber | / | |||||
| Operating temperature | 0~+70 | ℃ | |||||
| Storage temperature | -40~+85 | ℃ | |||||
| Package Dimensions | 26×18×8 | mm | |||||
Product Features
● Wide Wavelength Range: This PMVOA is optimized for use across a broad range of wavelengths from 532 nm to 2050 nm, making it versatile for multiple optical applications.
● Low Insertion Loss: With insertion loss as low as 0.6 dB for most wavelengths, the PMVOA ensures minimal signal degradation during power attenuation.
● High Adjustment Accuracy: The device offers 0.02 dB adjustment accuracy, enabling fine-tuned control of signal attenuation for precise applications.
● Polarization Maintaining: Featuring PM Panda Fiber, it ensures that polarization effects are properly maintained, which is crucial for high-precision fiber-optic systems.
● High Durability: The PMVOA is designed to operate reliably in demanding environments, with an operating temperature range of 0°C to +70°C and a storage temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
Product Quality Control and Process
At Kernstech, every 532-2050nm PMVOA Polarization Maintaining Variable Optical Attenuator is manufactured with strict adherence to quality standards. The manufacturing process includes rigorous testing for key parameters such as insertion loss, extinction ratio, and return loss. Additionally, each unit undergoes environmental testing to ensure that it can withstand the operating temperature range and perform optimally in varying conditions. The final product is inspected for both functionality and durability, ensuring the highest level of quality and reliability for our customers.
Product Uses
The 532-2050nm PMVOA Polarization Maintaining Variable Optical Attenuator is widely used in applications where precise optical power control is needed. Common applications include:
● Optical Communications: For managing optical power in long-distance transmission lines, network switches, and multiplexers.
● Fiber Optic Sensors: Used in fiber sensor systems for accurate signal control and measurement.
● Laboratory and Research: Essential in optical experiments and research setups requiring precise attenuation of light signals.
Usage Scenarios
● Telecommunications Networks: The PMVOA helps maintain consistent optical signal strength across fiber-optic networks.
● High-Precision Measurements: Used in research labs where precise light power control is necessary.
● Medical Equipment: Ideal for fiber optic-based medical instruments where optical signal strength must be carefully managed.
FAQ
Q1: What is the maximum power the PMVOA can handle?
A1: The 532-2050nm PMVOA can handle up to 500 mW of maximum power, making it suitable for most telecommunications and sensor applications.
Q2: Can the PMVOA be used across different wavelengths?
A2: Yes, the PMVOA supports a wide wavelength range from 532 nm to 2050 nm, making it versatile for a variety of optical systems and research applications.
Q3: How precise is the adjustment in attenuation?
A3: The adjustment accuracy of the PMVOA is 0.02 dB, allowing for very fine control over signal attenuation, which is crucial in high-precision optical systems.
Q4: What fiber types are compatible with this PMVOA?
A4: The PMVOA is designed for use with PM Panda fiber, ensuring reliable polarization-maintaining performance for sensitive optical systems.
Q5: What are the typical applications for this product?
A5: The PMVOA is commonly used in telecommunications, fiber-optic sensing, and research labs, where precise control over light intensity is required.
