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EclipseTM Light Intensity Management Devices
  • Variable Optical Attenuators
  • Polarization Insensitive Modulators
  • Polarization Maintaining VOAs
  • µVOAs
  • VOA Arrays
  • Hybrid VOAs
  • Optical Power Regulator/Limiters


    • AcrobatTM Light Polarization Management Devices
  • Polarization Controller/Transformer
  • Dynamic Polarization Rotators
  • Polarization Maintaining Tap Monitors
  • Polarization Modulators
  • Polarization Sensor
  • Polarization Control Modules


    • EquinoxTM Dynamic Gain Controlling Devices
  • Variable Gain Tilt Filter
  • Dynamic Gain Flattening Filter
  • Dynamic Spectrum Equalizer


    • Advanced Materials
  • Transparent Electro-optic Ceramics
  • Synthetic Crystals
  • Thin Films
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    Boston Applied Technologies’ Micro Variable Optical Attenuator (µVOA) is a voltage controlled optical variable attenuator. Based on the patented proprietary OptoCeramic® technology platform, the EclipseTM µVOA provides high speed, high dynamic range, low insertion loss, low polarization dependence loss and the best reliability in a very compact package. The devices also enable polarization independent modulation of an optical signal traveling over standard single mode fiber while simultaneously maintaining a specified level of attenuation.

    		µVOA
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    Features
    • Precise, high-speed attenuation control
    • Excellent optical performance
    • All solid-state construction in a compact rugged package
    • Superb temperature stability
    • Meets or exceeds Telcordia GR1221, GR910, and GR1209 specifications
    • Optional modulator offers polarization insensitive modulation up to 1MHz
    		Applications
    • Channel Equalization/pre-emphasis
    • Optical amplification
    • Instrumentation
    • Metropolitan and long-haul networks
    • Wavelength tagging or supervisory channel encoding (VOA/modultor only)
    Performance
    Attributes(1,2) µVOA001 µVOA002
    Wavelength Range(3) 1530~1565, 1570~1610nm 1530~1565, 1570~1610nm
    Insertion Loss < 0.9 dB < 0.6 dB (< 0.4dB A version)
    Dynamic Range > 20 dB > 25 dB
    Spectral Flatness
    @15 dB Attenuation    		 0.5 dB max.
    0.3 dB typical    		 0.1 dB typical(4)
    PDL @1550nm and
    15dB Attenuation    		 0.5 dB max.
    0.3 dB typical    		 0.1 dB typical(4)
    Response Time (Full Range)(5) < 30 µs < 30 µs
    Input Power 500 mW max. 500 mW max.
    Return Loss 55 dB min. 55 dB min.
    Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C
    Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 85°C -40°C to 85°C
    Note:
    1. Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are at 25°C.
    2. Normally opaque at zero applied voltage for µVOA001, normally transparent at zero applied voltage for µVOA002.
    3. 1310nm and other wavelength also available.
    4. For applications attenuating a single wavelength utilizing BATI’s feedback circuit. Contact BATI for special multi-wavelength µVOA002.
    5. Devices with less than 1µs are also available.
    Eclipse is a trademark of Boston Applied Technologies, Incorporated.
    OptoCeramic is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.
    Any information contained herein shall legally bind BATI only if it is specifically incorporated into the terms and conditions of a sales agreement. This product information is subject to change without notice