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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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    For the first time, polarization-preserving, high-speed attenuation is available in a compact package. Boston Applied Technologies' EclipseTM series of Polarization Maintaining Variable Optical Attenuator (PM-VOA) maintains constant polarization output regardless of wavelength and level of attenuation. Based on the revolutionary OptoCeramic® electro-optic technology, the PM-VOA achieves very high-speed performance (typical transition time of less than 300 microseconds) in a compact solid state device. For added convenience, the PM-VOA includes an integral tap/output monitor and a photodetector. This eliminates the need for an external polarization-maintaining coupler and photodetector, substantially reducing cost and space requirements.

    		 PM-VOA
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    (data sheet)
    Features
    • Precise, high-speed attenuation control
    • Constant polarization output
    • Excellent optical performance
    • Integral optical monitor tap
    • All solid-state construction in a compact package
    • Superb temperature stability
    		Applications
    • Optical networks using polarization-maintaining fiber
    • Instrumentation
    Attributes(1,2) Performance
    Wavelength Range(3) 1530-1565 nm
    Insertion loss < 1 dB
    Dynamic Range > 30 dB
    Spectral Flatness 0.1dB @15 dB attenuation(4)
    Extinction Ratio > 20 dB (typical)
    Tap Output 0.05 uA/mW of output power
    Input Power 500 mW
    Return Loss > 55 dB
    Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 70°C
    Storage Temperature Range -40°C to 85°C
    Note:
    1. Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are at 25°C and for the 1530 to 1565 nm range.
    2. Meets or exceeds Telcordia GR1221 and GR1209 specifications.
    3. Also operates in the L-Band with 0.2 dB additional insertion loss.
    4. For single-wavelength applications.
    Eclipse is a trademark of Boston Applied Technologies, Incorporated.
    OptoCeramic is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.