Optical Variable Attenuator OVA-100
The Santec OVA-100 Optical Variable Attenuator enables precise optical power control featuring high accuracy and superior repeatability, and can be used as a benchtop or rackmount instrument. It offers ±0.01dB repeatability and a dynamic range of up to 100dB depending on the model configuration. The OVA-100 can be controlled via the front panel 5-inch touch screen, or remotely via USB and Ethernet. It features a wide wavelength range: the single-mode and Panda PM attenuators cover 1200-1700nm, while the multimode versions cover 750-1700nm. An optional power monitoring PD can be added to read the power output of the instrument, and the power leveling setting automatically adjusts the attenuation for a constant selectable power level. The instrument is available with single-mode 9μm, Panda PM, HI1060, and multimode 50μm and 62.5μm fiber types, with 1, 2 or 4 attenuator modules in 1U or 2U half-rack chassis.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber Type (μm) Single-mode 9/125 | 9/125 |
| Fiber Type (μm) Single-mode Panda PM | Panda PM |
| Fiber Type (μm) Multimode HI1060 | HI1060 |
| Fiber Type (μm) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | 50/125 or 62.5/125 |
| Wavelength Range (nm) Single-mode 9/125 | 1200-1700 |
| Wavelength Range (nm) Single-mode Panda PM | 1200-1700 |
| Wavelength Range (nm) Multimode HI1060 | 980-1050 |
| Wavelength Range (nm) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | 750-1700 |
| Attenuation Range (dB) Single-mode 9/125 | 60/100 |
| Attenuation Range (dB) Single-mode Panda PM | 60 |
| Attenuation Range (dB) Multimode HI1060 | 60 |
| Attenuation Range (dB) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | 60 |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Single-mode 9/125 | 1.2/1.5* |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Single-mode Panda PM | 1.7/2.0* |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode HI1060 | 2.0* |
| Insertion Loss (dB) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | 2.5* |
| Return Loss (dB) Single-mode 9/125 | 60 |
| Return Loss (dB) Single-mode Panda PM | 55 |
| Return Loss (dB) Multimode HI1060 | 50 |
| Return Loss (dB) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | 35 |
| PDL (dB) Single-mode 9/125 | 0.1 |
| PDL (dB) Single-mode Panda PM | N/A |
| PDL (dB) Multimode HI1060 | 0.1 |
| PDL (dB) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | N/A |
| PER (dB) Single-mode 9/125 | N/A |
| PER (dB) Single-mode Panda PM | 23 |
| PER (dB) Multimode HI1060 | N/A |
| PER (dB) Multimode 50/125 or 62.5/125 | N/A |
| Resolution (dB) | 0.01 |
| Repeatability (dB) | ±0.01 |
| Absolute Accuracy (dB) | ±0.1 |
| Maximum Optical Input Power (dBm) | 23 |
| Return Block (dB) | 100 |
| Remote Interface | USB or Ethernet |
| Display | 5" Touchscreen |
| Input Voltage | 110-240VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption (VA) | 80 maximum |
| Max Attenuator Count 1U half rack | 2 |
| Max Attenuator Count 2U half rack | 4 |
| Unit Dimensions W x H x D (cm) 1U half rack | 22.5x4.5x32.5 |
| Unit Dimensions W x H x D (cm) 2U half rack | 22.5x9x32.5 |
| Unit Weight (kg) 1U half rack | 3 |
| Unit Weight (kg) 2U half rack | 4 |
| Shipping Box Dimensions W x H x D (cm) 1U half rack | 35.5x39x53 |
| Shipping Box Dimensions W x H x D (cm) 2U half rack | 35.5x39x53 |
| Volumetric Weight (kg) 1U half rack | 15 |
| Volumetric Weight (kg) 2U half rack | 15 |
| Operating Temperature (°C) | 0~55 |
| Storage Temperature (°C) | -40~70 |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | Maximum 95% RH from 0~40°C |
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