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Miniature Motorized Variable Optical Delay Line

Miniature Motorized Variable Optical Delay Line

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Product Overview: General Photonics' motorized variable optical delay line is designed for OEM applications requiring continuous scanning and a compact design. It offers precision optical path length adjustment and delay scanning, ideal for optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, network equipment, and test instruments.
Specifications:
  • Wavelength Options: 1310 nm (PM), 1550 nm (PM), 1310 & 1550 nm (SM)
  • Delay Range: 0 to 100 ps, single-pass
  • Connector Types: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, or no connectors
  • Fiber Types: SMF-28 or PM Panda
  • Insertion Loss: 1 dB with variation of ± 0.3 dB
  • Return Loss: 55 dB
  • Extinction Ratio: > 18 dB for PM model
  • Actuation Speed: 50 ps/s max
  • Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C
  • Storage Temperature: -20 to 60°C
  • Dimensions: 0.55” (H) × 1.4” (W) × 2” (L)
Features:
  • Compact and low-cost design
  • Low insertion loss and high stability
  • High reliability
Applications:
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
  • Optical Fourier spectrum analysis
  • Optical interferometry
  • Delay generation and measurement
  • Optical time division multiplexing (OTDM)
  • Fiber sensors
Additional Information: A mini controller board is available as an accessory. The device can be configured for double-pass operation to double the delay range to 200 ps.
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Preliminary Specifications: 30 µm, single - pass at maximum speed Optical Delay Accuracy ± 40 µm, single - pass at maximum speed Optical Delay Repeatability ± 40 µm, single - pass at maximum speed Insertion Loss Insertion Loss Variation ± 0.3 dB over entire range Return Loss Extinction Ratio Actuation Speed Optical Damage Power Threshold Storage Temperature 100 mW 2 - phase stepper motor drive signal 2 sensor connections 0 to 50 -20 to 60 ℃ Fiber Type Electrical Interface Operating Temperature . Compact . Low insertion loss . High stability . High reliability . Low cost Applications: . Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) . Optical Fourier spectrum analysis . Optical interferometry . Delay generation and measurement . Optical time division multiplexing (OTDM) . Fiber sensors Notes: Specifications in table apply for a single-pass device without connectors, measured over 1310 ± 50 nm or 1550 ± 50 nm. The output pigtail can also be replaced with a Faraday mirror to create a double pass device with a total range of 200 ps. Some specifications will change for this case. Application Guide Figure 1. Mechanical dimensions Ordering Information: — Wavelength: Delay Range: 13 = 1310 nm (PM) 10 = 100 ps 15 = 1550 nm (PM) 35 = 1310 & 1550 nm (SM) Pass: S = single D = double Connector Type: FC/PC, FC/APC SC/PC, SC/APC or NC = no connectors Others specify Optical Delay Resolution Special Polarization Components Optical Delay Range Operating Wavelength INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS General Photonics’ motorized variable optical delay line provides low cost, precision optical path length adjustment and delay scanning functionality. This addition to the MDL product line is specifically designed for OEM applications that require continuous scanning capability and a small footprint. The standard device has a delay range of 100 ps. An internal mirror can also be installed to cause light to double pass the device, doubling the delay range. A stepper motor and two position sensors ensure precise delay control. Low insertion loss and high reliability make this device ideal for integration in optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, network equipment and test instruments for precision optical path length control or timing alignment. A mini controller board is available as an accessory. Timing/Delay Modules Miniature Motorized Variable Optical Delay Line – VariDelay™ II

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