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Motorized Polarization Controller, MPC1-02
Controlling polarization is essential within the fiber-optics industry – integrating this function with computer controlled capability enhances measurement speed, accuracy, and overall productivity.
FiberControl’s family of 1, 2 and 4 channel Motorized Polarization Controllers provides stable and rapid control of the state-of polarization of laser sources without altering the time-averaged power. Utilizing the all fiber Lefèvre loop design, this time-tested approach has proven to provide excellent control with ultra-low power variations (PDL). The flexibility inherent within this design allows for a wide range of applications from component testing to PMD related activities. The continuous length of fiber enables high power and ultra-low insertion loss. This design offers a wide range of AutoScan rates and high incremental angular resolution. Supply voltages range from 85 VAC to 264 VAC (47 Hz to 63 Hz). Operating wavelengths: 1070 nm or 1300 nm to 1600 nm.
Features:
◆Single-fiber design
◆Ultra-low insertion loss, PDL, and back-reflection
◆Convenient save/recall settings
◆Multi-rate polarization scrambling
◆AutoScan operation with a wide dynamic range of rotational speed
◆GPIB IEEE 488.2 & RS-232 and BTM standard
◆Labview 6.0 driver provided. May be used with C,C++, VB, or any other development language featuring GPIB support
◆950 nm to 1070 nm or 1300 nm to 1600 nm
Applications
◆Component level PDL measurements
◆Sub-system PDL testing
◆General purpose in-line control of the SOP
◆Low to medium-speed polarization scrambler
◆Polarization pattern generator
◆Maximize or minimize signal intensity with feedback from optical power meters (or OSA)
◆Component within PMD emulator
◆Component within PMD compensator
◆Polarization stabilizer
Specifications:(optical, line,. power, physical)
Optical Specifications
Insertion-Loss (typical) * | < 1.00 dB |
Extinction Ratio (typical) ** | > 40 dB |
Coverage of Poincaré Sphere | 1 |
Polarization Dependent Loss ** | < ± 0.002 dB |
Wavelength Operating Range | 1300 nm to 1600 nm, |
or 980 nm region | |
Connector Types | FC, SC, or Bare Fiber |
Return Loss (Connector polish) | > - 50 dB (0°) |
> - 60 dB (8°, fusion splice) | |
Max. Signal Power *** | +30 dBm |
Max SOP Transit Time of Single Waveplate**** | 2,880°/sec |
Minimum Rotational Resolution † | 0.15 °/step |
Angular Accuracy (averaged over 360°) ‡§ | 0.00024° (<±0.9") |
Angular Repeatability (1- Sigma) ‡ | ± 0.014° |
Rotation Stability (Drift) Over Time§ | < 0.0069° |
Range of Rotational Speed of Single Waveplate**** | 1 – 2880 °/sec @ 33 º/sec |
Maximum Rotational Speed per Channel**** | 8,640°/sec |
Maximum Rotational Speed, Cascaded Channels**** | 8, |
MPC1-01 (3 waveplates), | 640°/sec, |
MPC1-02 (6wp), | 17,280°/sec, |
MPC1-M (12wp) | 34,560°/sec |
Settling Time | 0.007 sec – 0.015 sec |
Number of AutoScan Rate Settings | 20 |
Number of Save/Recall Settings | 9 |
* 1550 nm with connectors
** 1550 nm with FC/PC connectors, completely polarized light
*** Below SRS limit (SBS limit determined by the spectral broadening of user’s source)
**** Corresponding to transitions in Stokes 3-space
† Mechanical rotations via micro-stepped stepper motors
‡ Statistically calculated mechanical value from exp. meas. of a representative sample of early production units, not guaranteed/non-warranted specification
§ Below mechanically resolved experimental meas. limit of 0.0069° (<0.5')
Instrumentation Control
Parallel Interface | Standard GPIB (IEEE 488.2) |
Serial Interfaces | Standard EIA-RS232 |
Response Time† | < 5 msec |
Software Compatibility | LabView 6.0, C, C++, |
w/ GUI interface | or any GPIB compatible language |
SOP AutoScan | User algorithms entered at front |
(pseudo-random) | panel or via GUI |
SOP Scramble | Near uniform inStokes 3-space |
Waveplate Actuation | Stepping motor with micro-stepping excitation |
System Controller | Embedded Microcontroller, 40 MHz |
Operating System | Windows9x, 2000 Pro, Win NT 4.0, XP |
† - Control IEEE 488.2 GPIB, RS232, Binary Transparent
Line Power / Temperature
Electrical Input Voltage | 85-264 VAC, auto-switching |
Line Frequency | 47-63 Hz |
Power Dissipation (nominal) MPC1-01, MPC1-02, MPC1-M | 11.0 W, 19.9 W, 41.5 W |
Fusing Requirements | 1 Amp |
Power Receptacle | IEC 320 |
Power Supply Efficiency (nominal) Operating Temperature | 82% |
Physical
Dimensions (H x Wx D) | 9.2 x 23.5 x 40 cm ( 3½ x 9 ¼ x 15 ¾") |
Weight | 35.7 N (8.03lbs), 41.4 N (9.32lbs), |
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