Polarization Maintaining 1550nm Manual Variable Optical Attenuator

Description:
A Polarization-Maintaining (PM) Manual Variable Optical Attenuator is a precision optical device engineered to reduce and finely control optical power levels in polarization‑maintaining fiber systems. It allows users to manually adjust attenuation to achieve the desired output power while preserving the input polarization state. This makes it essential for applications where both power stability and polarization integrity are critical. New York

 

Key Features:
1. Polarization-Maintaining Design
    Maintains the polarization state of light along the slow or fast axis of PM fiber.
    Minimizes polarization crosstalk and ensures stable system performance.
2. Wide Attenuation Range
    Provides smooth, continuous adjustment of optical power.
    Suitable for fine‑tuning power levels in sensitive optical setups.
3. Manual Control Mechanism
    Simple, intuitive adjustment via a dial, knob, or sliding mechanism.
    No electrical power required, ideal for lab environments.
4. Low Insertion Loss
    Engineered to minimize baseline loss when attenuation is set to zero.
    Ensures high signal quality and system efficiency.
5. High Reliability and Stability
    Rugged construction for long‑term use.
    Stable attenuation performance over temperature and wavelength ranges.
6. Fiber-Compatible Options
    Available with PM fiber pigtails or connectorized interfaces (e.g., FC/PC, FC/APC).
    Supports common wavelengths such as 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and others.

 

Common Applications:
1. Optical Communication Systems
    Balancing optical power levels in PM fiber networks.
    Testing receiver sensitivity and dynamic range.
2. Laboratory Research & Development
    Power calibration in photonics experiments.
    Controlling input power for nonlinear optics studies.
3. Fiber Optic Sensor Systems
    Adjusting power to optimize sensor performance.
    Ensuring stable polarization for interferometric sensors.
4. Component and Module Testing
    Used in test setups for lasers, modulators, amplifiers, and detectors.
    Helps simulate varying signal conditions.
5. Quantum Optics & Precision Measurement
    Essential for experiments requiring strict polarization control.
    Enables fine power tuning without disturbing quantum states.

 

Specifications:

Paramenter	Specification
Center Wavelength (nm)	1550
Operating Wavelength Range (nm)	±40
Max. Attenuation (dB)	0.8~60
Min Insertion Loss (dB)	≤1.1
Return Loss (dB)	≥50
Extinction Ratio (dB)	≥18
Fiber Type	PM1550, 900µm
Connector Type	FC/APC
Package Dimensions (nm)	26x18x8
Max. Power (mW)	300
Fiber Length (m)	1
Mzx. Tinsile Load (N)	5
Operation Temperature(C°)	-0~+70
Storage Temperature(C°)	-40~+80

 

Ordering Information:

FVOA	1550	X	X	X	X
F=Fiberdyne P=Variable O=Optical A=Attenuator	Wavelength 1550=PM 1550	Axis Alignment 1=Slow Axis Working Fast Axis Blocked 2=Both Axis Working	Fiber Diameter 9=900um 2=2.0mm	Fiber Length 0=0.5m 1=1.0m Y=Custom	Connector 0=None 1=FC/UPC 6=SC/UPC 7=FC/UPC A=FC/APC B=SC/APC L=LC/UPC N=LC/APC Y=Custom

Notes:
1. Standard Configuration: FPOA1550191A Fiberdyne Labs Variable Optical Attenuator, PM1550 Fiber, Slow Axis Working/Fast Axis Blocked, 1 Meter 900um Legs with FC/APC Connectors

 

Ordering Information:

Description	Part Number
PM Manual Variable Optical Attenuator	FVOA1550A1M-PM-SA

 

Polarization Maintaining 1550nm Manual Variable Optical Attenuator

 

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