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Variable Optical Delay Line
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VODL
1 – Description
The Variable Optical Delay Line (VODL) is a device that enables a very precise and stable control of an optical
path length up to 3ns.
The product has one input and one output. The optical delay can continuously be tuned thanks to a
micrometer head (manual option) or a motorized actuator (piloted option).
Our VODL products are athermal and don’t need any external control to stabilize the optical path delay.
VODL 300ps or 600ps packaging
2 – Block diagram
micrometer head
for delay tuning
optical output
optical input
Block diagram: VODL
3 – Absolute maximum ratings
Parameter
Maximal optical input power
Storage temperature range
Humidity
Symbol
OpIn
STR
RH
Min
Symbol
OWR
OTR
Min
1520
10
Typ.
-10
5
Max
300
40
85
Unit
mW
°C
%
Max
1620
35
Unit
nm
°C
Remarks/Conditions
Non condensing
4 – Operating conditions
Parameter
Operating wavelength
Operating temperature range
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VODL
Typ.
Remarks/Conditions
1
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