PSM-002 Polarization Scrambler

Product number: SW11296

Manufacturer: General Photonics

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PSM-002 Polarization Scrambler General Photonics Datasheet

Product information "PSM-002 Polarization Scrambler"

980-1650 nm; IL <0.05, <0.6 dB; PDL 0.01 dB; PMD <0.05 ps; DOP 2.5%; Scrambling Rate 0.01-20,000 Points/s; RL >65 dB

General Photonics’ PSM-002 miniature polarization scrambler module is specially designed for integration into sensor and communication systems that need to work in extreme environmental conditions. The PSM-002 module uses General Photonics’ patented fiber squeezer technology to effectively randomize polarization states.

Unlike that of the PCD-005 , the scrambling rate of this miniature scrambler is user-selectable via an RS-232 command. Another attractive feature is that the scrambling function can also be enabled and disabled by a TTL trigger signal.

The PSM-002 polarization scrambler is available either as a standard board for lab applications or fully enclosed in a watertight enclosure for applications in high-humidity environments. It also comes in either standard or extended temperature versions.

Key Features:

Works in Extreme Environmental Conditions
Minimal Insertion Loss (IL): <0.05 dB (Without Connectors), <0.6 dB (With Connectors)
Minimal Back Reflection – Return Loss (RL): >65 dB (Without Connectors)
Low Residual Phase and Amplitude Modulation
Selectable Scrambling Rate: 0.01 to 20,000 Points/s
Operating Wavelength: 1260 to 1650, 980 to 1310 nm
Output Degree of Polarization (DOP): <5%, 2.5% Typical
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): <0.05 ps Average
Intrinsic Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): <0.05 dB (Typically 0.01 dB)
Optical Power Handling: >300 mW
Small Size: 96 × 63.5 × 18 mm (Board Version), 115 x 82.6 x 19 mm (Enclosure)

Applications: Sensor and Communication Systems; Polarization Sensitivity Elimination; Facilitating PMD Emulation; PMD Monitoring for PMD Compensation; Facilitating 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.