mVOA-C1 MAP Benchtop Variable Optical Attenuator (VOA)

Motorized Cassette Device; Fiber Type Single Mode, Multi Mode; 750 to 1650 nm; Connector Type FC/(A)PC, SC/(A)PC, LC/(A)PC; Attenuation up to 65 dB, 70 dB

Viavi Solutions’ mVOA-C1 MAP series of motorized variable optical attenuators is a stepper motor- and filter-based attenuator that takes advantage of the latest available technologies to provide the highest performance optical power level control solution with the lowest optical impairments. With its compact modular package, the mVOA-C1 MAP series is optimized for Viavi Solutions’ industry-leading MAP-300 (and legacy MAP-200) multiple application platform. This photonic layer lab and manufacturing platform is LAN Extensions for Instrumentation (LXI)-compliant by conforming to the required physical attributes, Ethernet connectivity, and interchangeable virtual instrument (IVI) drivers.

Now in its 5th generation, the mVOA-C1 MAP series is available in single, dual, and/or quad configurations. This hot-pluggable cassette works in all MAP-300 and legacy MAP-200 platforms, including the two-slot version MAP-220C. For the basic lab bench, a single VOA module can be deployed in a compact MAP-220C LightDirect chassis. This simple two-slot solution is ideal for situations that require simplicity, a local touch screen GUI, and lab portability. When fast, simple, and accurate measurements are necessary, it eliminates the need to use inferior handheld tools or to control the device from a PC. The second slot is ideal for flexibly deploying power meters or optical switches. Larger, automated production projects require moving up to the MAP-330 (3-slot) or MAP-380 (8-slot) platforms.

Key Features:

• High Accuracy and Repeatability
• Fast Transition Speed
• Flat Spectral Response
• Ultra-low Insertion Loss (<0.9 dB)
• Low Backreflection
• Optional Built-in Wavelength-calibrated Power Meter
• High Input Power Capability (up to 2 W for SM Fiber) for EDFA Testing and Multi-wavelength Applications

Applications: Transmitter Dispersion, Eye Mask and Receiver Sensitivity Testing; EDFA Noise Figure and Gain Flatness Testing; Power Meter Calibration; Loss Simulation