Electrical Variable Optical Attenuators (VOAs) are optimized for DWDM network applications. This offers stable performance over wide temperature and wavelength ranges. In addition, they provide low insertion loss and high resolution and repeatability. Custom design for specific customer applications are available. It is ideal for managing optical power in metro and long haul DWDM transport applications.
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-Electrical Variable Optical Attenuator-

 

 

Features
High attenuation accuracy
Low insertion loss
Large attenuation range
Compact size
High Stability
Self-diagnostic
Easy operation
Applications
CATV systems
DWDM networks
Optical add/drop multiplexing
Optical communication system testing

 

Specifications
Parameter Electrical Unit
Calibrated Wavelength 1310, 1550, 1310/1550 nm
Attenuation Range 0 to 30 dB
Resolution 0.1 dB
Insertion Loss
Max
0.6 dB
Return Loss
Typ
45 dB
Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)
< 0.1 dB
Operating Temperature -15 to +70 ºC
Storage Temperature -40 to +85 ºC
Dimensions 50 x 25 x 12 mm³

980nm & 1064nm Series

Parameter

Value

Unit

Wavelength Range

980 & 1060

nm

Attenuation Range

30

dB

Attenuation Resolution

<0.1

dB

Insertion Loss

<1.5

dB

Return Loss

>45

dB

PDL

<0.1

dB

Temperature Dependent Loss

<0.3

dB

Repeatability

<0.1

dB

Response Speed

<100

Ms/3dB

Latching Stability

<0.2

dB

Operating Temperature

-5 to +70

șC

Storage Temperature

-40 to +85

șC

Connector Pins

2mm grid

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Package Style

Hermetically Sealed

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*the above specifications are measured at 980nm.

Electrical Parameters for 980nm & 1064nm Series

Parameter

Value

Unit

 

Motor

Step Motor, 2 Phase

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Recommended DC Control Voltage

3.3 +/- 0.3

V

Motor Resistance

19.5 to 23

ohm/phase

Motor Current

200

mA/phase

Control Pulse Frequency

300 to 1000

pps

Max. Power Consumption

2

W

Total Resistance

10 +/-2

kohm


For customized specification, please contact us at contact@optolinkcorp.com.

 

Ordering Codes

OLVOA -E - [Calibrated Wavelength] - [Cable Diameter] - [Connector Type]

Calibrated Wavelength Code Cable Diameter Code Connector Type

Code

980 nm 098 900 μm 90 No connector NC
1064 nm 106 3.0 mm 3 FC/PC FP
1310 nm 131

FC/APC FA
1550 nm 155 SC/PC SP
1310/1550 nm 135 SC/APC SA

* Opto-Link Corporation Ltd reserves the right to make changes to the products described herein without notice.

 

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