PM Fiber Array PER Test Set

Streamlining PER Measurements

Inline Photonics offers a measurement set to measure the polarization extinction ratios and angles of polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber array components, such as fiber array units (FAUs), MTP/MPO PM fiber cords, and PM fiber v-grooves. This set comprises a broadband light source with MPO/APC and FC/APC output connectors, a multi-fiber polarizing cable, a PER meter (CUBE-ER100), and a 16mm or 30mm lens cage system, alongside an MPO or v-groove holder. Each component in this set can be customized to meet the specific requirements of the customer.

Features

Inline-multi-channel Polarizer (PER>40dB)
Measured PER Range > 52dB
Polarized Light Coupled to DUT in Free Space
No-need to Adjust Input Polarization States
Customized Input Polarizers
Customized Sample Holding Fixture
Built-in Red Aiming Laser

Applications

Fiber Array Unit (FAU) Manufacturing
MTP/MPO Patch Cord Manufacturing
Quality Control
FAU Processing Develop

Items Inluded In The

Items

Description

Unit

OSL-100M-ASE/SLD-CXXXX

Low-DOP ASE or SLD Light Source with MPO multiple fiber outputs and FC/APC Single fiber output, built-in isolator and depolarizer

CUBE-ER100-FC/APC

Polarization extinction ratio meter

CUBE-ER100-A-POL-XX-CX

Customized multiple channels polarizer with adapter to DUT, the PER > 40dB, fiber length > 0.5m

CUBE-ER100-A-LENS-16 or

CUBE-ER100-A-LENS-30

16mm OR 30mm cage system with lens to couple light from DUT into CUBE-ER100

CUBE-ER100-A-T12

Single-axis miniature translation stage, 12.7mm travel

CUBE-ER100-FC/APC

Polarization extinction ratio meter

Specifications

Parameters

Values

PER Measurement Range

>40dB @ -20dBm

PER Angle Accuracy

±1° (after being calibrated using angle standard)

#1. OLS-100M-ASE/SLD Broadband Light Source

Light Source Type

ASE (not for 1310nm), or SLD

Central Wavelength

1310nm, 1550nm, 1064nm

Linewidth

>10nm

Short-term Optical Stability (15 minutes)

±0.01dB (typical), Max, ±0.02dB

Long-term Optical Stability (8 hours)

±0.5 dB (typical), Max, ±0.1dB

Degree of Polarization

<5%

Output Power

-10dBm/channel

TEC Stability

±0.1° (typical), Max. ±0.2°

1°

TEC Control Range

25°C (typical), Min. 20°C, Max. 30°C

Optical Output for Single Fiber

FC Adapter

Optical Output for PM Fiber Array

12 or 24 channel MPO/MTP Adapter (Default)

Power Supply

DC 15V / 1A

Operating Temperature

5~40 °C

Storage Temperature

-30~70 °C

Dimensions

145 (W) x 200 (D) x 54 (H) mm

#2. CUBE-ER100-FC-S-6 Extinction Ratio Meter

Operating Wavelength Range

600 to 1600nm

Calibration Wavelength

630, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550nm

PER Range @ 1310 or 1550 nm

0~52dB for input power -5 to 11dBm @1550nm

0~50dB for input power -5 to 11dBm @1310nm

0~40dB for input power -20 to -5dBm

0~30dB for input power -30 to -20dBm

PER Range @ 630, 980, or 1060 nm

0~40dB for input power -5 to 11dBm

0~35dB for input power -15 to -5dBm

Input Adapters

FC Adapter

Optical Power Range

-65~11dBm @ 1310/1550nm

PER Resolution

0.05 dB

PER Accuracy

0.05 dB+PER*0.7%

Angular Resolution

0.028°

Absolute Angular Accuracy

1°

Angular Repeatability

±0.06°

Optical Power Measurement Accuracy

±0.5 dB

Optical Power Resolution

0.02 dB

Measurement Rate

Up to 10 measurements per sec for normal mode

Up to 50 measurements per sec in tracking mode

Measurement Mode

Continuous, tracking, and manual mode

Operating Temperature

0~40 °C

Storage Temperature

-40~80 °C

Display

2.42" 128x64 OLED graphic display

Electrical Power Supply

DC 15V / 1A

Communication Interface

USB and UART

GPIO

DB9 connector including two analog outputs, two TTL input/output triggers

Dimensions

63.5 x 63.5 x 85 mm

#3. CUBE-ER100-A-POL-Multi CH Polarizer

Connector Type

MPO/MTP male, FC, Customized

Number of Channels of MPO/MTP

1~24

Extinction Ratio

>40dB

Fiber Length

>0.5m (typical)

Notes:

Specifications are given at 23 ± 5°C, 45% ± 15% relative humidity (non-condensing), unless otherwise noted.
FC/PC connector with narrow key.

CUBE-ER100 Drawings

PM Fiber Array PER Measurement Diagram.jpg

#1. Broadband LIght Source (OLS-100M-ASE/SLD):

OLS-100M-XXX-CXXXX

Customized Number

Types of Lasers:

ASE, SLD or FP

Request Quotation

# 2. Polarization Extinction Ratio Meter (CUBE-ER100-FC-S-6):

CUBE-ER100-FC-S-6

# 3. Polarizing Cable (CUBE-ER100-A-POL-XX-CX):

CUBE-ER100-A-POL-XX-CX

Connector Types:

C1 - MPO/MTP Plus FC (default)

C2 - customized

Number of channels:

08 - Eight channels

12 - Twelve channels

24 - Twenty channels

# 4. Cage System with Lens (CUBE-ER100-A-LENx):

CUBE-ER100-A-LENX

Cage size:

16: - 16mm

30 - 30mm

# 5. Linear Translation Stage (CUBE-ER100-A-XXX):

CUBE-ER100-A-XXX

Type:

T12 - manual

MD - motor-driven

# 6. Customized Sample Holder (CUBE-ER100-A-SHXXX):

CUBE-ER100-A-SHXXX

XXX - customer code

Waveguide

High Power

broadband

Device

Fiber Array

MTP/MPO

DFB and ITLA

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