PCD-104 Polarization Scrambler

Product number: SW11276

Manufacturer: General Photonics

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PCD-104 Polarization Scrambler General Photonics Datasheet

Product information "PCD-104 Polarization Scrambler"

980-1600 nm; Residual Phase Modulation <0.1 π; Residual Amplitude Modulation <±0.01 dB; PMD <0.05 ps; PDL <0.05 dB; IL <0.05, <0.6 dB; RL >65 dB

General Photonics’ PCD-104 polarization scrambler uses a breakthrough patented all-fiber technology to effectively randomize polarization states. Specifications include low insertion loss and low back reflection as well as minimal phase and amplitude modulation. The instrument can be used in automatic test systems under remote control through digital interface options.

Depolarizing by polarization scrambling has many important applications. Scrambling the input polarization can eliminate measurement uncertainties caused by the polarization sensitivity of the testing device. Performance degradation due to polarization dependent gain (PDG) induced in optical amplifiers can also be suppressed by polarization scrambling. In addition, polarization scrambling can be used in systems to facilitate and simplify PMD monitoring.

The PCD-104 polarization scrambler delivers superior performance, including extremely low insertion loss, back reflection, and residual phase and amplitude modulation.

Key Features:

Minimal Insertion Loss (IL): <0.05 dB Without Connectors, <0.6 dB With Connectors
Minimal Back Reflection
Optical Return Loss (RL): >65 dB Without Connectors
Low Residual Phase Modulation: <0.1 π
Low Residual Amplitude Modulation: <±0.01 dB
Remote Operation Wavelength Control
Built-in RS-232, GPIB and Ethernet Ports
Center Operating Wavelength: λ Range 1 1310, 1480, 1550, 1600 nm, λ Range 2 980, 1060, 1310 nm
Operating Wavelength Range: >100 nm
Output Degree of Polarization: <5%
Average Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): <0.05 ps
Intrinsic Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): <0.05 dB
Optical Power Handling: >1,000 mW

Applications: PDG Mitigation; Elimination of Polarization Sensitivity; Facilitating PMD Emulation; Facilitating PMD Compensation; Enables PDL Measurement

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.