PCD-104 Polarization Scrambler

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980-1600 nm; Residual Phase Modulation 65 dB General Photonics’ PCD-104 polarization... more

Product information "PCD-104 Polarization Scrambler"

980-1600 nm; Residual Phase Modulation <0.1 π; Residual Amplitude Modulation <±0.01 dB; PMD <0.05 ps; PDL <0.05 dB; IL <0.05, <0.6 dB; RL >65 dB

General Photonics’ PCD-104 polarization scrambler uses a breakthrough patented all-fiber technology to effectively randomize polarization states. Specifications include low insertion loss and low back reflection as well as minimal phase and amplitude modulation. The instrument can be used in automatic test systems under remote control through digital interface options.

Depolarizing by polarization scrambling has many important applications. Scrambling the input polarization can eliminate measurement uncertainties caused by the polarization sensitivity of the testing device. Performance degradation due to polarization dependent gain (PDG) induced in optical amplifiers can also be suppressed by polarization scrambling. In addition, polarization scrambling can be used in systems to facilitate and simplify PMD monitoring.

The PCD-104 polarization scrambler delivers superior performance, including extremely low insertion loss, back reflection, and residual phase and amplitude modulation.

Key Features:

Minimal Insertion Loss (IL): <0.05 dB Without Connectors, <0.6 dB With Connectors
Minimal Back Reflection
Optical Return Loss (RL): >65 dB Without Connectors
Low Residual Phase Modulation: <0.1 π
Low Residual Amplitude Modulation: <±0.01 dB
Remote Operation Wavelength Control
Built-in RS-232, GPIB and Ethernet Ports
Center Operating Wavelength: λ Range 1 1310, 1480, 1550, 1600 nm, λ Range 2 980, 1060, 1310 nm
Operating Wavelength Range: >100 nm
Output Degree of Polarization: <5%
Average Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): <0.05 ps
Intrinsic Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): <0.05 dB
Optical Power Handling: >1,000 mW

Applications: PDG Mitigation; Elimination of Polarization Sensitivity; Facilitating PMD Emulation; Facilitating PMD Compensation; Enables PDL Measurement

Product Group:	Polarization Scrambler
Manufacturer Series Name:	PCD-104

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