ACP8340 Polarization Controller
ACP8340 Polarization Controller is a programmable motorized polarization controller, offering a wide range of Auto Scan rates and highly incremental angular resolutions. It improves measurement speed, accuracy, and overall productivity. The four-fiber loop design has been proven to provide excellent control with ultra-low power variations, allowing it to be used in a wide range of applications such as PDL, PMD testing, etc.
Features
- Single-Fiber Design
- Ultra-low Insertion Loss, PDL, and Back-reflection
- Multi-rate Polarization Scanning
- Auto Scan Operation with a Wide Dynamic Range of Rotational Speed
- RS-232 Communication
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
- To be Used in PMD Emulator
- To be Used in PMD Compensator and Polarization Stabilizer
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Model# | ACP8340 | |
| Principle | 4 Motorized Fiber Knob Loop | |
| Wavelength Range | nm | 850 ~ 1700 |
| Insertion Loss | dB | ≤ 0.5 |
| Extinction Loss | dB | 40 |
| PDL | dB | ≤ 0.008 |
| Optical Connector | FC/UPC (or FC/APC) | |
| Interface | RS232 | |
| Operating Temperature | °C | 0 ~ +40 |
| Storage Temperature | °C | -30 ~ +80 |
| Power Supply | V | 100 ~ 240 |
| Package Dimensions (HxWxD) | mm | 200 x 105 x 320 |
| Weight | kg | 4.5 |