Optical Isolator (OI8005-633)
An optical isolator is composed of a polarizing beamsplitter cube (PBS) and a quarter-wave plate made of quartz crystal. Incident light is converted into linearly polarized light by the PBS, and then converted into circularly polarized light by the quarter-wave plate. If any part of the incident beam is reflected back into the isolator, the quarter-wave plate converts the reflected beam into a linearly polarized beam perpendicular to the incident beam, and this beam is then blocked by the PBS and will not return to the input side of the system.
Specification Snapshot
Material
BK7 & quartz crystal
Isolation
>20 dB
Wavelength
633 mm
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Overview
An optical isolator is composed of a polarizing beamsplitter cube (PBS) and a quarter-wave plate made of quartz crystal. Incident light is converted into linearly polarized light by the PBS, and then converted into circularly polarized light by the quarter-wave plate. If any part of the incident beam is reflected back into the isolator, the quarter-wave plate converts the reflected beam into a linearly polarized beam perpendicular to the incident beam, and this beam is then blocked by the PBS and will not return to the input side of the system.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | BK7 & quartz crystal |
| Dimensional Tolerance | ±0.2 mm |
| Surface Quality | 60/40 |
| Beam Deviation | < 3 ′ |
| Transmitted Wavefront Distortion [@632.8nm] | λ/4@632.8 nm |
| Transmission | Tp>95 %,Ts<1 % |
| Reflection | Rs>99 %, Rp<5 % |
| AR Coating | R<0.25 % at the center wavelength of all entrances |
| Damage Threshold [20ns;20Hz;@1064nm] | >500MJ/CM²,20 ns,20 Hz,@1064 nm |
| Dimensions | 5 mm × 5 mm × 5 mm |
| Isolation | >20 dB |
| Wavelength | 633 mm |
Key Features
Blocks optical feedback; provides passive isolation of linearly polarized light; high isolation; RoHS compliant; The optical isolator is based on the Faraday magneto-optic effect and consists of a polarizing beamsplitter (PBS), a Faraday rotator, and a quarter-wave plate (λ/4 waveplate). It has unidirectional transmission characteristics, with forward insertion loss < 1.5dB and backward isolation ≥30dB (high-performance models can reach 60dB), effectively blocking reflected light interference. Its operating wavelength range covers 400-1700nm, is compatible with multi-band light sources, can withstand continuous-wave power up to several watts, has a pulsed laser damage threshold >25MW/cm², and supports a wide temperature environment from -20°C to 80°C. Its technical advantages lie in precise polarization control and high anti-interference capability. It is widely used in scenarios such as fiber-optic communications and laser processing, ensuring light source stability and improving signal fidelity, and is a key anti-interference component in modern optical systems.
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MT-Optics, Inc., founded in 2011, is a professional manufacturer and exporter of photonic crystals and optical components. The company has about 150 employees and a factory area of 5,000 square meters. Its main products are exported to Europe and the United States. We have an experienced team of technical experts and engineers with more than 20 years of experience in the optics field, dedicated to producing reliable, high-quality products at highly competitive prices. We always adhere to the customer-first principle and strive to help customers develop successful applications. MT-Optics, Inc. continuously pursues technological innovation and possesses unique technology and production capabilities in manufacturing super-polished, ultra-thin, high-precision and high-quality optical components.
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