The LUNA PDL-201 uses a patented maximum and minimum search method compliant with TIA/EIA-455-198 to simultaneously measure the Polarisation Dependent Loss (PDL), Insertion Loss (IL), and optical power of devices in just 30 ms. Unlike PDL meters that use the polarisation scrambling method, the PDL-201's max-min technique is useful for both low and high values of PDL. And unlike instruments that use a Mueller Matrix technique, the PDL-201 has a wide wavelength range without calibration.
The measurement speed of the instrument combined with the remote control interfaces allow it to work in conjunction with tunable lasers in automatic or semi-automatic test stations.
APPLICATIONS
- PDL vs Wavelength Measurements
- Characterisation of DWDM Devices
- Characterisation of Sensor Components
Wavelength Range |
1260 to 1620 nm |
Resolution |
0.01 dB |
PDL Accuracy1, 2, 3 |
± (0.01 + 5% of PDL) (dB) |
PDL Repeatability1 |
± (0.005 + 2% of PDL) (dB) |
PDL Dynamic Range4 |
0 to 45 dB |
IL Accuracy1, 5 |
± (0.01 + 5% of IL) (dB) |
IL Repeatability1 |
± (0.005 dB + 2% of IL) (dB) |
IL Dynamic Range4 |
0 to 45 dB |
Optical Power Range (at DUT output port) |
-40 to +6 dBm |
Optical Power Accuracy |
±0.25 dB |
Wavelength Calibration for Power Measurement |
1260 to 1360 nm and 1440 to 1620 nm |
Measurement Speed |
30 ms/measurement for input > -30 dBm |
Operating Temperature |
0 to 50 °C |
Storage Temperature |
-20 to 70 °C |
Front Panel Display |
OLED graphic display |
Optical Connector Type |
Light source and DUT input: APC DUT output: Free space adapter |
Analog Output |
0 to 4V PDL monitor voltage (0 to 3.5V linear with PDL, 4V indicates power low) User-configurable PDL range |
Power Supply |
100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz |
Communication Interfaces |
USB, Ethernet, RS-232, and GPIB |
Dimensions |
2U, 19” half rack width 14" (L) x 8.5" (W) x 3.5" (H) |
Notes: 1 For 10 sample average.2 At 23 ± 5°C. 3 Accurate PDL measurement also depends on test setup. Optimize your test environment with suggestions from General Photonics’ PDLmeasurement application note. 4 For input power ≥0 dBm. 5 In power meter measurement mode with user-defined reference
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