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PZ3 Fiber Stretchers

Product information "PZ3 Fiber Stretchers"

Mid-range, Open and Enclosed Versions; Fiber Type SM, PM, RC; 780-1625 nm; Fiber Length 15-30 m; Fiber Stretch 1.3-2.8 µm/V; Fiber Leads 1 m, 0.9 mm OD Jacket; Connector Type Bare Fiber, FC/PC, FC/APC

The PZ3 series is the mid-range members of Optiphase’s family of fiber stretchers. At the core of the PZ3 mid-range 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. PZ3 mid-range fiber stretchers are available with single mode (SM), commercial polarization maintaining (PM, Panda or Bowtie) or SM reduced cladding (RC) fiber types

PZ3 mid-range fiber stretchers are available in two versions:

  • Housed in an enclosure with connectors, making set-up and use quick and easy
  • Bare lead fiber stretcher, not enclosed and including a convenient mounting kit consisting of a top-mount aluminum retainer and two silicone rubber pads - the mounting kit includes top or bottom mount

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 PZ3 mid-range fiber stretchers see the downloadable application note.

Key Features:

  • Mid-range
  • Housed in Enclosure With Connectors or Bare Lead Fiber Stretcher With Mounting Kit
  • 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: 1.3, 1.9, 2.8 µm/V
  • Optical Path Displacement: 1.9, 2.7, 4.0 µm/V
  • Time Delay: 0.0064, 0.0093, 0.014 ps/V
  • Fiber Length: 15, 22, 30 m Inclusive
  • Fiber Wind: 2, 3 Layer
  • Optical Loss: ≤0.5 dB
  • Maximum Voltage Range: ±400 V up to 300 Hz, Then Derate -6 dB/Octave
  • Connector Type: 1 m Bare Fiber Leads (Open Stretchers), FC/PC or FC/APC (Enclosed Stretchers)
  • Dimensions: Ø63.5 x 22.9 mm (Open Stretchers), 101.6 x 152.4 x 44.5 mm (Enclosed Stretchers)

Applications: Open Loop Demodulation; Sensor Simulation; Variable Optical Delay; General Purpose Fiber Interferometry; Large-angle Modulation of Interferometric Phase

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