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

Lunas’ 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