AC Photonics, Inc.

U Band Polarization Insensitive Optical Circulator

U Band Polarization Insensitive Optical Circulator

ACP’s Polarization insensitive optical circulator utilizes proprietary designs and metal bonding micro optics packaging. It provides low insertion loss, broad band high isolation, low PDL, excellent temperature stability and optical path epoxy free. It can be used for wavelength add/drop, dispersion compensation and EDFA application.

Features
  • Low Insertion Loss
  • Wide Band, High Isolation
  • Low PDL
  • Compact In-line Package
  • High Stability and Reliability
  • Epoxy Free Optical Path
Applications
  • Optical Amplifier
  • Metro Area Network
  • Wavelength Add / Drop
  • Dispersion Compensation
  • Bi-directional Communication

Specifications

Parameter Unit P Grade
Port Configuration Port1 to Port2 to Port3
Center Wavelength nm 1650
Operating Wavelength Range nm ± 1650± 25
Typical Insertion Loss dB 1.0
Insertion Loss dB ≤ 1.5
Channel Isolation dB ≥ 20
Channel Cross Talk dB ≥ 45
Polarization Dependent Loss (23°C) dB ≤ 0.25
Polarization Mode Dispersion ps ≤ 0.20
Return Loss dB ≥ 40
Optical Power (Continuous Wave) W 300
Tensile Load N ≤ 5
Fiber Type SMF - 28 Fiber
Operating Temperature °C - 5 to +70
Storage Temperature °C - 40 to +85
Package Dimensions mm Ø5.5 x L50

IL is 0.3 dB higher and RL is 5 dBlower for each connector added.