Polarization Maintaining (PM) Variable Optical Attenuators (VOAs) are optimized for DWDM network applications. This offers stable performance over wide temperature and wavelength ranges. In addition, they provide low insertion loss and high resolution and repeatability. Custom design for specific customer applications are available. It is ideal for managing optical power in metro and long haul DWDM transport applications.
Features & Applications
Specifications
Ordering Codes


-Polarization Maintaining Variable Optical Attenuator-

 

 

Features
High attenuation accuracy
Low insertion loss
Large attenuation range
Compact size
High Stability
Self-diagnostic
Easy operation
Applications
CATV systems
DWDM networks
Optical add/drop multiplexing
Optical communication system testing

 

Specifications
Parameter Manual Unit
Center Wavelength 1550 nm
Operating Wavelength Range +/- 10 nm
Excess Loss 1 dB
Attenuation Loss ~35 dB
Min. Return Loss >50 dB
Min. Extinction Ratio 20 dB
Max. Optical Power 500 mW
Max. Tensile Load 5 N
Operating Temperature 0 to +65 ºC
Storage Temperature -40 to +85 ºC
Fiber Type PM 1550 Panda Fiber --

For customized specification, please contact us at contact@optolinkcorp.com.

 

Ordering Codes

OLVOA -P - [Calibrated Wavelength] - [Cable Diameter] - [Connector Type]

Calibrated Wavelength Code Cable Diameter Code Connector Type

Code

1550 nm 155 250 μm 25 No connector NC
  900 μm 90 FC/PC FP

FC/APC FA
SC/PC SP
SC/APC SA

* Opto-Link Corporation Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products described herein without notice.

 

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