Variable optical attenuator
The variable optical attenuator controls optical-power attenuation in fiber-optic paths, offering a broad attenuation range, high adjustment accuracy, and stable power. Normally open or normally closed versions and desktop or modular packages are available.
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Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | typical:1250~1650 nm |
| Wavelength Range | typical:1030~1080 nm |
| Attenuation Range [60dB Customizable] | typical:0~30 dB |
| Attenuation adjustment step | typical:≤0.1 dB |
| Attenuation Accuracy | typical:±0.15 dB |
| Attenuator Type [Minimum attenuation when powered off] | B( Normally open type ) |
| Attenuator Type [Maximum attenuation when powered off] | D( Normally closed type ) |
| Input Optical power | typical:≤100 mW |
| Insertion Loss | typical:<1.5 dB |
| Wavelength Dependent Loss | typical:<1 dB |
| Polarization Extinction ratio [Fiber Type ：PM1550] | typical:20 dB |
| Polarization Extinction ratio [Fiber Type ：PM980] | typical:20 dB |
| Polarization-dependent attenuation [Fiber Type ：SMF-28] | typical:0.5 dB |
| Polarization-dependent attenuation [Fiber Type ：Hi-1060] | typical:0.5 dB |
| Fiber Type | SMF-28 |
| Fiber Type | PM1550 |
| Fiber Type | Hi-1060 |
| Fiber Type | PM980 |
| Fiber connector | FC/APC |
| Number of Channels [Benchtop] | 1~4 optional |
| Number of Channels [Module] | 1 |
| Control Method [Benchtop] | Push buttons / RS232 serial communication |
| Control Method [Module] | RS232 serial communication |
| Communication Interface [Benchtop] | DB9 female connector |
| Communication Interface [Module] | DB9 female connector |
| Power supply [Benchtop] | AC 100~240V , 30W |
| Power supply [Module] | DC 5V, 15W |
| Operating Temperature | -5~+35°C |
| Operating humidity Range | 0~70% |
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