PDLE-10/11 Polarization Dependent Loss Emulators

AMS item number: SW11941

1510-1590 nm; Insertion Loss 50 dB; Fiber Type SM; Max. Input Power 500 mW With its... more

Product information "PDLE-10/11 Polarization Dependent Loss Emulators"

1510-1590 nm; Insertion Loss <0.6 dB; Polarization Mode Dispersion<8, <0.5 ps; Return Loss >50 dB; Fiber Type SM; Max. Input Power 500 mW

With its PDLE-10/11 series, OZ Optics provides polarization dependent loss (PDL) emulators that produce a specific amount of polarization dependent loss by transmitting the light through the device. The orthogonal polarizations will have different transmission properties resulting in PDL effect. Emulators are available with either a fixed PDL (between 0.05 and 10dB) or a variable PDL(between 0.05 and 10dB). Higher PDL values can be provided on request.

The PDLE-10/11 PDL emulators are used to simulate the PDL behavior of a passive component within an optical link. This includes devices like variable optical attenuators, optical modulators, array waveguides, fiber Bragg gratings, optical switches or fused couplers. One can thus examine the effects of PDL in a system and work out a PDL budget for an optical link.

OZ Optics also produces a polarization dependent loss meter, polarized stable sources, and polarization controllers, to further help study the effect of polarization in optical systems.

Key Features:

Fixed or Manually Controllable Polarization Dependent Losses (PDL)
Low Residual Insertion Loss (IL): <0.6 dB
Broad Wavelength Range: 1510 nm to 1590 nm (for Uniform PDL)
Wide Range of Connectors Available
Rugged and Compact Design
Low Typ. Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): <8 ps for Standard Version, <0.5 ps for PMD-Free Version (Available Upon Request)
Fiber Type: 9/125 μm Single Mode (SM) Fiber With 3 mm OD Kevlar-Reinforced PVC Jacket
Connector Type: Ultra Polished Physical Contact NTT-FC Connector
PDL Dynamic Range: 0.05 dB to 5.0 dB
Optical Return Loss (RL): >50 dB
Max. Input Power: 500 mW
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C

Applications: PDL Compensation; Reference PDL Source; Test Equipment PDL Calibration