Polarization Control Unit PCU-200
The PCU-200 is a polarization controller featuring a wide wavelength range from 1280 to 1650 nm, ideally suited for polarization dependent loss (PDL) measurements with either fixed or tunable sources. Integrated with Santec's high-speed Swept Test System (STS), the control unit automatically applies the Mueller Matrix to calculate PDL as a function of wavelength. For customers using multiple tunable lasers for multi-band coverage, the wideband PCU-200 option offers a low-loss, integrated polarization maintaining (PM) 1x4 switch. An additional feature is Santec's polarization searching and locking algorithm, which allows coupling of a single-mode source into a polarization-sensitive device such as a photonic integrated chip (PIC) with high efficiency.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Fiber | Panda PM |
| Output Fiber | 9/125 |
| Wavelength Range (nm) | 1280~1650 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) | ≤2 |
| Wavelength Dependent Loss (dB) | 0.75 |
| State of Polarization Relative Accuracy (°) | ±5 |
| State of Polarization Repeatability (°) | ±0.5 |
| State of Polarization Switching Speed (ms) | 125 |
| Maximum Safe Input Power (dBm) | 23 |
| Return Loss (dB) | 50 |
| Remote Interface | USB or Ethernet |
| Display | Optional 5" touch screen |
| Input Voltage | 100~240VAC, 50~60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 60 maximum |
| Unit Dimensions W x H x D (cm) | 22.5 x 9 x 32.5 |
| Unit Weight (kg) | 5 |
| Shipping Box Dimensions W x H x D (cm) | 36.5 x 39 x 53 |
| Volumetric Weight (kg) | 15 |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | 10~35 |
| Storage Temperature (°C) | -40~70 |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | Maximum 95% RH, 0~40°C |
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