Boston Applied Technologies' EclipseTM Multimode Variable Optical Attenuators (MM-VOAs) maintain a constant output optical power in the multimode fiber transmission line, regardless of the wavelength and the level of attenuation. Based on the revolutionary OptoCeramicTM electro-optic technology, the MM-VOAs achieve very high speeds (with a typical transition time of less than a few microseconds) in a compact solid-state device. The MM-VOAs with integrated input tap or output tap (photo detector) are also available to eliminate the need of an external optical power detection component, substantially reducing the cost and space requirements.
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| Precise, high-speed attenuation control | ||||||||||
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Multimode fiber with low mode dependent loss | |||||||||
| Excellent optical performance | ||||||||||
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| Integral optical monitor tap | ||||||||||
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| All solid-state construction in a compact package | ||||||||||
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| Attributes1,2 | Performance | |
| Wavelength Range3 | 1530~1565nm4 | |
| Insertion Loss | 1dB | |
| Dynamic Range | 20dB | |
| Mode Dependent Loss | 0.2dB | |
| Input Power | <500mW | |
| Return Loss | > 40dB | |
| Response Time (Full Range)5 | < 5µs | |
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Attenuation Resolution6 |
Continuous | |
| Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are at 25oC. | |||
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| Meets or exceeds Telcorida GR1221 and GR 1209 specificatons. | |||
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| Also operate in the L-Band with 0.2dB additional insertion loss. | |||
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| For single-wavelength applications. | |||
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| 5. | Design dependent 1µs device is also available. | ||
| 6. | The 0~5V control signal, amplified by the driver electronics, controls the optical power/attenuation. | ||
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Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: 781-935 2800
Fax: 781-935 2860
Tel: 781-935 2800
Fax: 781-935 2860
