Miniature Polarization Scrambler Card0 pages
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Miniature Polarization Scrambler Card
General Photonics’ miniature polarization scrambler module is designed specifically for hand held and
field instruments. It uses fiber squeezer technology to effectively randomize polarization states.
Unlike the PCD-003 and PCD-004, the scrambling rate of this miniature scrambler is user
selectable from a few hertz to tens of kilohertz via a push-button switch. Its low power
consumption, as low as half a watt, enables the module to be powered by batteries. Its
miniature size (3” x 4” x 0.8”) allows it to be easily integrated in the tight spaces typical
of handheld instruments. Finally, the scrambler has a superb scrambling uniformity
enabled by an on board microprocessor and proprietary codes.
Specifications:
Insertion Loss
0.05 dB
Operating Wavelength
1260 to 1650 nm and 970 to 1300 nm standard
1
Output Degree of Polarization (DOP)
< 5%
Average PMD
< 0.05 ps
Intrinsic PDL
< 0.05 dB, 0.01 dB typical
Return Loss
> 65 dB
Optical Power Handling
> 1000 mW
Power Supply
5.0 to 5.5 VDC/3W max.
Power Consumption
0.5 to 3 watts, depending on the scrambling rate
Scrambling Frequencies
5k, 10k, 12k, and 12.5 kHz
Operating Temperature
0 ~ 65 °C
Storage Temperature
-40 ~ 85 °C
Board Dimensions
3” × 4” × 0.8” (L × W × H)
Notes: Values are referenced without connectors
1. Per 4000-point average.
Features:
Ordering Information:
. Minimal insertion loss and back reflection
. Low residual phase and amplitude modulation
. Selectable scrambling frequencies
. Low power consumption
. Small size (3” x 4”)
Applications:
APPLICATION
GUIDE
User selectable: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1k, 2k,
. Hand held and field instruments
. Polarization sensitivity elimination
. Facilitating PMD emulation
. PMD monitoring for PMD compensation
. Facilitating PDL measurement
01=1260-1650 nm
02=970-1300 nm
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Connector type: FC/PC,
FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC,
or NC = no connectors
Others specify
See page 42 for polarization scrambler with micro-processor option, page
40 for standard polarization scrambler, page 66 for passive depolarizer
pp. 103, 152
p. 171
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