High Resolution Motorized Polarization Controllers

High Speed; Fiber Type SM, PM, RC; 780-1625 nm; Fiber Length 5-17 m; Fiber Stretch 0.035-0.21 µm/V; Fiber Leads 1 m, 0.9 mm OD Jacket; Connector Type Bare Fiber, FC/PC, FC/APC The PZ1 series are the high-speed members of Optiphase’s family of fiber stretchers. At the core of the PZ1 high-speed fiber stretchers is a fiber wound piezoelectric element for use in a wide range of optical interferometric measurement and sensing system applications. Optiphase’s expertise in the design, manufacture and use of all-fiber interferometers has produced a unique multi-layer winding approach resulting in an enhanced modulation function while maintaining a high operational frequency. PZ1 high-speed fiber stretchers are available with single mode (SM), commercial polarization maintaining (PM, Panda or Bowtie) or SM reduced cladding (RC) fiber types PZ1 high-speed fiber stretchers deliver a high performance to cost ratio, exceeding all other known competitive devices. The compact and low-profile form factor makes the PZ1 series easily configurable into small spaces. In addition, Optiphase fiber stretchers are unique in that they do not require proprietary drivers. For most low-voltage applications (<±15 V), Optiphase stretchers can be driven by standard electronics such as signal generators, op-amps or other laboratory equipment without modification. For more information on how to drive PZ1 high-speed fiber stretchers see the downloadable application note. Key Features: High Speed Compact Package Fiber Type: Single Mode (SM), Polarization Maintaining (PM )or Reduced Cladding SM (RC) Fiber Multiple Termination Choices Unique Multi-layer Winding Can Be Driven With General Purpose Electronics Operational Wavelength: 780 to 1625 nm Fiber Stretch: 0.035 to 0.21 µm/V Optical Path Displacement (n = 1): 0.05, 0.2, 0.3 µm/V Time Delay: 0.00017 to 0.001 ps/V Fiber Length: 5, 12.3, 17 m Inclusive Fiber Wind: 4 Layer (1 Layer PM Version Available) Optical Loss: ≤0.5 dB Maximum Voltage Range: ±500 V (Off Resonance, 1,000 V Peak-to-Peak) Fiber Leads: 1 m, 900 μm Loose Tube Connector Type: Bare Fiber, FC/PC, FC/APC Dimensions: 50.8 x 50.8 x 21.6 mm Applications: Open Loop Demodulation; Sensor Simulation; Variable Optical Delay; General Purpose Fiber Interferometry; Large-angle Modulation of Interferometric Phase

Travel 360°; Bidirectional Repeatability 0.05°; Homing Repeatability 0.1°; Bidirectional Accuracy 0.4°; Typ. Encoder Resolution 143,360 counts/360°; Min. Incremental Motion 0.05°; Max. Total Load 50 g OZ Optics’ MFPR series of handy and cost-effective motorized rotators enable precise control of the polarization states of a single optical stage or multi-stage system with multiple optical paths. These rotators can be controlled and synchronized to perform precise rotations sequentially or in parallel using a single compact control unit. The control unit is incorporated along with a processor and touch screen in a palm-sized enclosure to control multiple motors via an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). Plug-and-play features are realized and enabled via a customizable GUI regardless of the system complexity for demanding applications. The input and output ports of a given stage can be fiber-connector receptacles, pinholes for free-space applications, or pigtailed with single mode, polarization maintaining or multimode fibers. The light beam is then directed through one or more rotators, where the polarization state (the electric field of the propagating wave) is manipulated via rotating waveplates, polarizer plates, polarizer prisms or polarization beam splitters with sub-degree resolution. High-power optics, connectorized fibers for wide ranges of operating wavelengths are available. The software and the associated GUI can be modified upon request. Key Features: Precision Rotation of Half Wave Plates, Quarter Wave Plates, and Polarizers to Manipulate Polarization Built-in Encoder for Closed-Loop Operation Compact, Handheld Plug-and-Play Device Control: Touchscreen (Manual) or With a Computer via USB Port User-friendly Software With an Intuitive GUI Can be Pigtailed With Single Mode (SM), Polarization Maintaining (PM), or Multi Mode (MM) Fibers Customizable Software and GUI Upon Request Interchangeable Optics, Holders and Receptacles Travel: 360° Continuous Bidirectional Repeatability: 0.05° Homing Repeatability: 0.1° Bidirectional Accuracy: 0.4° Backlash: 0.013° Encoder Resolution: 143,360 counts/360° Typ. (0.0025°/Count) Minimum Incremental Motion: 0.05° Axis Wobble: 0.014° Max. Total Load: 50 g Min. Lifetime: >600,000 Revolutions (100 km) Motor Type: Resonant Piezo DC Voltage Input: 4.5 V to 5.5 V Typ. Current Consumption: 800 mA, Typ. Standby Current Consumption 50 mA Communications Bus: TTL, RS232 Operating Temperature Range: +15°C to +40°C Mounting Thread: ¼-20 UNC-2B TAP Dimensions: 7.4 x 8.8 x 2.3 cm Weight: 230 g Applications: Automation of Multi-Polarization State Analysis; Quantum State Tomography; Polarization Calibration; Polarization State Analyzer; Polarized Fiber Optic Source; Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER) Controller; PM Fiber Axes Conversion; Optical Interferometric Systems; Laser to Fiber Coupling and Coherent Detection