Boston Applied
Technologies' Acrobat™ series of Polarization Controller, or polarization
transformer, converts any input state of polarization to any selectable
output state of polarization by the application of voltage to independently
controlled retardation plates. The device uses OptoCeramicTM
electro-optic materials to enable high-speed, solid-state polarization
conversions in a compact package. Options include printed circuit board
mounted voltage drivers as well as complete packaged system for easy lab
bench operation.
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Meets or exceeds Telcordia GR1221 and GR1209 specifications | ||||
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| Attributes1,2 | Performance | |
| Wavelength Range3 | 1530~1565nm, 1570~1610nm | |
| Insertion Loss2 | 1dB max, <0.8dB typical | |
| Speed4 | <15µs | |
| Input Power5 | <500mW | |
| Polarization Mode Dispersion | 0.05ps | |
| Polarization Dependent Loss | <0.1dB | |
| Return Loss | >55dB | |
| Activation Loss | 0.1dB | |
| Power Consumption6 | 600mW typical | |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 70oC | |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 85oC | |
| Dimensions | 22.3 x 11 x 7.8mm3 | |
| Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are at 25oC and 1550nm. | |||
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| 2. | For all wavelengths with zero volts drive. | ||
| 3. | 1310nm and other wavelength also available. | ||
| 4. | The optical response time of a single plate to a change of zero to V(π ) | ||
| 5. | Up to 2.7W input power was tested on VATI's devices. | ||
| 6. | Includes voltage drivers used in the PCM420. | ||
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Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: 781-935 2800
Fax: 781-935 2860
Tel: 781-935 2800
Fax: 781-935 2860