VDL-002 Fiber Optic Delay Line

840-1650 nm; Delay Range 0-1,120 ps; RL 50 dB; Fiber Type SMF-28, HI1060, HI780, PM Panda, PM 980 Panda; IL 1.0, 1.5 dB; PDL 0.1, 0.2 dB General Photonics’ MDL-002 family of motorized variable fiber optic optical delay lines allow optical path length adjustment of up to 560 ps in a single pass. Driven by a DC motor with an integrated encoder, the MDL-002 has a delay resolution of less than 0.3µm (1 fs). In addition, its advanced motion design guarantees longevity for long-term continuous operation. Low insertion loss and high reliability make this device ideal for integration in optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, network equipment and test instruments for precision optical path length control or timing alignment. Three configurations of the MDL-002 fiber optic delay line series are available: Integrated unit for use as a bench-top instrument for laboratory applications Two-piece unit with the optical head and control unit separated for installation into customer equipment OEM version with a miniature controller board All three versions can be remote controlled by a PC or a micro-processor through an RS-232 interface. The delay line is available with either single mode (SM) or polarization maintaining (PM) fiber pigtails. Key Features: High Optical Delay Resolution: 0.3 µm / 1 fs, 0.6 µm / 2 fs Per Encoder Count Low Backlash Low Insertion Loss (IL): 1.0, 1.5 dB Typical Insertion Loss Variation: ±0.3, ±0.5, ±0.7 dB Over Entire High Delay-to-Length Ratio Optical Delay Range: 0 to 330, 0 to 560, 0 to 1,120 ps Operating Wavelength: 840 to 1650 nm Position Accuracy: ±3, ±6 µm Position Repeatability: ±3, ±6 µm Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): 0.1, 0.2 dB Maximum Return Loss (RL): 50 dB Extinction Ratio: >18 dB (For PM Model) Optical Power Damage Threshold: 300 mW Control Mode: Panel Keypad and RS-232 Interface Fiber Type: SMF-28, HI1060, HI780, PM Panda, PM 980 Panda Dimensions: 178 x 102 x 41, 229 x 112 x 41 mm (Integrated Unit), 65 x 65 x 21.5 mm (Mini Controller Board), 132/157 x 37 x 18 mm (Optical Head) Applications: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Systems; Scientific Instrument Control; Network Optical Path Length Control or Timing Alignment; Optical Fourier Spectrum Analysis; Optical Interferometry; Delay Generation and Measurement; Optical Time Division Multiplexing (OTDM); Fiber Sensors

Polarization Maintaining, Erbium-doped; Fiber Type SM15-PS-U25D; 1530 to 1565 nm; Input Power -10 to +10 dBm; Output Power 15 to 17 dBm LightComm Technology’s EDFA-PM-SO series of polarization maintaining fiber amplifiers is designed to output optimal optical performance with high reliability and stability. These amplifiers are especially developed for PM transmission, sensors and LIDAR applications. The EDFA-PM-SO line of PM fiber amplifiers features a single stage amplification configuration.The use of selected components with extremely high polarization extinction ratio and low insertion loss values, and the careful management of splice joints to preserve polarization. Both input and output signals are sampled and monitored with feedback circuit to protect the amplification system. APC (automatic power control), AGC (automatic gain control) and ACC (automatic current control) circuits are designed into the amplifier to ensure high stability and reliability of output power. Standard user-friendly Ethernet or RS-232 network interface enables reliable connectivity with the customer’s network management system. Key Features: High Polarization Extinction Ratio Low Noise Figure RS-232 or Ethernet Interface Highly Reliable Laser Diode Pumps High Stability and Reliability Based on Multi-mode Pump and PM Fiber Combining Technology Applications: LIDAR & Sensor; Test and Measurement; Coherent Synthesizing & Spectrum Synthesizing; Frequency Conversion; Microwave Optics; Booster Amplifier for PM Transmitters