AC Photonics, Inc.

Polarization-Insensitive Optical Isolator (1310/1550/1585nm)

Polarization-Insensitive Optical Isolator (1310/1550/1585nm)


Features
  • High Isolation
  • Low Insertion Loss
  • High Return Loss
  • Low Polarization Sensitivity
  • Epoxy Free Optical Path
Applications
  • Fiberoptic Amplifiers
  • CATV Fiberoptic Links
  • Fiberoptic Systems Testing
  • Fiberoptic LAN Systems
  • Telecommunications

Specifications

Parameter Unit Specifications
Package Type Standard Mini
Operating Wavelength nm 1310,1550 or 1585 1310,1550,1585 or Custom
Stage Single Dual Single Dual
Grade P A P A P A P A
Typical Peak Isolation dB 40 40 56 56 40 40 55 55
Minimum Isolation* (Min) dB ≥ 32 ≥ 30 ≥ 46 ≥ 45 ≥ 30 ≥ 29 ≥ 42 ≥ 40
Typical Insertion Loss** (Max) dB 0.30 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.40 0.50 0.55 0.60
Insertion Loss*** (Max) dB ≤0.50 ≤0.70 ≤0.60 ≤0.80 ≤0.60 ≤0.80 ≤0.75 ≤0.80
Return Loss (In/Out) dB ≥ 65/60 ≥ 60/55 ≥ 65/60 ≥ 60/55 ≥ 55/50
Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL) (Max) dB ≤0.05 ≤0.10 ≤0.05 ≤0.10 ≤0.10 ≤0.15 ≤0.10 ≤0.15
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) (Max) ps ≤ 0.2 (0.05 available upon request) ≤ 0.25 (0.05 available upon request)
Bandwidth nm ± 15 ± 30 ± 15 ± 30
Optical Power mW ≤ 500
Operating Temperature °C - 20 to +70 0 to +70
Storage Temperature °C - 40 to +85
Package Dimensions mm A= Standard, Ø 5.5 x L30 (250µm bare fiber/900µm tight buffer,
Ø 5.5 x L34 (900µm loose tube)
N= Mini, Ø 3.0 x L25 (250µm bare fiber only)

Note:

*) Overall bandwidth at 23°C
**) Not including connector, splice and fiber-end Fresnel losses.
***) Including PDL, operating wavelength range, -20° C to +70° C.

All values referenced are without connector.