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Transparent Electro-optic Ceramics



Boston Applied Technologies' Acrobat^TM 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 OptoCeramic^® 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.
	(Data Sheet)


Features High speed Low loss Compact Solid state Meets or exceeds Telcordia GR1221 and GR1209 specifications	Applications Polarization mode dispersion compensation Polarization scrambler Polarization multiplexing Polarization generator Polarization management



Attributes^(1,2)	Performance
Wavelength Range⁽³⁾	1530-1565 nm, 1570-1610 nm
Insertion loss⁽²⁾	1 dB max. 0.8 dB typical
Speed⁽⁴⁾	<30 µs
Polarization Mode Dispersion	<0.05ps
Input Power⁽⁵⁾	>1000mW
Polarization Dependent Loss	<0.1 dB
Return Loss	>55 dB
Activation Loss	0.1 dB
Power Consumption⁽⁶⁾	600 mW typical
Operating Temperature Range	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature Range	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions	22.3 x 11 x 7.8 mm (0.88 x 0.43 x 0.31 inches)

*Note:* Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are at 25°C. For all wavelengths with zero volts drive. 1310nm and other wavelength also available. The optical response time of a single plate to a change of zero to V(p). 5. Up to 2.7W input power was tested on BATI’s devices. Includes voltage drivers used in the PCM420.

Acrobat is a trademark of Boston Applied Technologies, Incorporated.
OptoCeramic is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.