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Polarization Maintaining Fiber Optic Attenuator | High Precision Fixed Attenuation for Telecom & Fiber Optic Systems


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   Description
  • A Polarization Maintaining Fiber Attenuator (PM Fiber Attenuator) is a specialized optical attenuator designed to reduce signal power in polarization maintaining (PM) fibers without disturbing the state of polarization (SOP). It’s used in systems where preserving polarization is critical, such as interferometry, coherent communication, or fiber optic sensing.
   Specifications
  • Fiber Type: Polarization Maintaining (PM) Fiber
  • Attenuation: Fixed or variable; common fixed values: 1 dB, 3 dB, 5 dB, 10 dB, etc.
  • Wavelength: Typically 780 nm to 1650 nm (depending on application)
  • Connector Types: FC/APC, FC/PC, or others depending on system
  • Insertion Loss: Typically =0.8 dB (excluding attenuation)
  • Extinction Ratio (ER): High, typically >20 dB preserved
  • Return Loss: =50 dB
  • Operating Temperature: –40°C to +85°C
  • Power Handling: Varies; typically up to 300 mW or higher
  • Polarization Crosstalk: Very low, maintaining PM fiber’s polarization state
  • Durability: Mating cycles =1000
   Features
  • Maintains polarization state: Unlike standard fiber attenuators, designed specifically for PM fiber to preserve the SOP.
  • Low insertion loss beyond attenuation value ensures minimal signal degradation.
  • Available in fixed or variable versions for flexible power management.
  • High extinction ratio preservation to keep the polarization integrity intact.
  • Suitable for narrow-band and broad-band PM fiber systems.
   Ideal Uses
  • Fiber optic sensors where polarization stability affects measurement accuracy.
  • Coherent communication systems relying on stable polarization for signal demodulation.
  • Interferometric systems such as fiber optic gyroscopes and strain sensors.
  • Polarization-sensitive research and lab setups requiring precise power attenuation without disturbing SOP.
   Why Choose This Product?
  • Critical for applications where polarization disturbance causes performance degradation.
  • Ensures accurate and stable optical power control without altering the polarization state.
  • Helps in testing and tuning PM fiber systems by providing controlled attenuation.
  • High-quality build ensures long-term reliability in sensitive optical setups.

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