Polarization Scrambler PolaMIX™ General Photonics’ Polarization Scrambler uses a breakthrough all-fiber technology to effectively randomize polarization states. Depolarizing by polarization scrambling has many important applications. Scrambling the input polarization can eliminate measurement uncertainties caused by the polarization sensitivity of the testing device. Performance degradation due to polarization-dependent-gain (PDG) induced in optical amplifiers can also be suppressed by polarization scrambling. In addition, polarization scrambling can be used to facilitate and simplify PMD monitoring or to measure the PDL of optical components and systems. Based on a patented, award-winning all-fiber technology, the PCD-104 delivers superior performance, including extremely low insertion loss, back reflection, and residual phase and amplitude modulation. General Photonics Corp. 5228 Edison Ave. Chino, CA 91710 FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC or SC/APC Fiber Output Connector Fiber Input Connector FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC or SC/APC Insertion Loss Center Operating Wavelength1 Elimination of polarization sensitivity Facilitating PMD emulation < 0.05 dB (without connectors) < 0.6 dB (with connectors) Remote or manual selection of 980nm, 1060nm, 1310nm, 1480nm, 1550nm, 1600nm Facilitating PMD Compensation Facilitating PDL measurement Operating Wavelength Range 2 No insertion loss & no back reflection Low residual phase and amplitude Optical Return Loss Optical Power Handling Residual Amplitude Modulation Residual Phase Modulation Power Consumption Scrambling Frequencies Factory set 4 fixed frequencies Distributed between DC to >700 KHz 4 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Website: www.generalphotonics.com Output Degree of Polarization Email: [email protected] 2U, 19” half rack, width 3.5" (H) × 8.5" (W) ×14" (L) Unique Features: modulation Built-in RS-232, GPIB, and Ethernet ports Remote operation & wavelength control Ordering Information: Please note that the fiber used determines the operating wavelength range. The standard fiber covers wavelengths in the 1260-1650nm range. The PCD-104 can also be configured to cover the 970-1300nm range using a different fiber. This fiber can handle wavelengths up to 1650nm, but if it is coupled to SMF-28 fiber, the performance may not be quite as good as normal due to mode mismatch. Please contact General Photonics for details. Center wavelength ±50 nm. At 500 Hz detection bandwidth. Measured from a photo detector at PCD-104 output using a spectrum analyzer. A polarizer is placed in front of photodetector to convert polarization modulation to amplitude modulation. Universal power supply. Connector Type: FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC Others specify