OCDR-1000 Optical Coherence Domain Reflectometer

Product number: SW11267

Manufacturer: General Photonics

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Product information "OCDR-1000 Optical Coherence Domain Reflectometer"

1310, 1550 nm; Dynamic Range >80 dB; Scan Range 600 mm; Spatial Resolution 10-25 µm; RL Range 10-90 dB; Sweep Speed 20 mm/s

General Photonics’ OCDR-1000 is an optical coherence domain reflectometer designed to obtain space-resolved reflection information inside a fiber optical component, such as a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), for diagnosing quality or design issues. It is based on a polarization optimized white light interferometer proprietary to General Photonics.

The OCDR-1000 optical coherence domain reflectometer performs the functions of the discontinued Agilent 8504B Reflectometer – and more – but with better polarization management, spatial resolution and accuracy; larger scan range and dynamic range; and smaller size and weight.

The OCR-1000 is a low-cost alternative to OFDR technology, with a much higher dynamic range that avoids the masking of small reflection peaks by the large reflections typical of the input surface of an optical device.

The OCDR-1000 optical coherence domain reflectometer can measure devices with a length of up to 600 mm. A set of length-matching delay modules is available to match the pigtail lengths of the devices to be measured and place the measurement span in the region of interest. With a reflection dynamic range of over 80 dB and a spatial resolution down to 10 µm, this instrument helps engineers and researchers see the inside of an optical device to precisely identify defects and their locations.

Key Features:

Dynamic Range: >80 dB
Scan Range: 600 mm (400 mm in Fiber)
Spatial Resolution: 10 to 25 μm
Operating Wavelengths: 1310, 1550 nm, Others on Request
Return Loss (RL) Range: 10 to 90 dB
Sweep Speed: 20 mm/s
Compact & Lightweight
Built-in Light Source
Average Light Source Power: >-3 dBm
Performs Functions of Discontinued Agilent 8504B Reflectometer - and More
Dimensions: 89 x 356 x 356 mm

Applications: Optical Characterization of Photonic Integrated Circuits, Fiber Optic Components; Accurate Measurement of Return Loss, Distributed Reflectivity

Manufacturer "General Photonics"

Headquartered in Chino, CA, USA, General Photonics develops and builds innovative optical instruments and modules to fuel the growth of optical networks, sensor systems and biomedical diagnosis systems. With more than 52 issued US patents and numerous pending applications, General Photonics offers the most complete line of instruments, modules and components for dynamic polarization management and measurement as well as optical delay and timing control in the industry. General Photonics‘ broad range of instruments comprises polarization controllers, stabilizers, synthesizers, analyzers and scramblers as well PMD or PDL emulators and sources. For polarization measurement, General Photonics offers polarization crosstalk analyzers, polarimeters, optical component analyzers and OCDR systems. Tunable lasers and SLED light sources as well as composite material scanners complete the company’s instrument portfolio. On the modules side, General Photonics provides devices for controlling, scrambling and tracking of polarization as well as polarimeters, polarization state generators, depolarizers, Mach-Zehnder interferometers or balanced photodetectors. For optical delay purposes, General Photonics’ module range includes optical delay lines, phase shifters and fiber stretchers.