Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers
3-Paddle Polarization Controllers
Description
Our 3-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers use stress-induced birefringence to create independent wave plates to alter the polarization of the transmitted light in single-mode fiber. The three fractional wave plates are created by looping the fiber around three independent spools. For the polarization controllers preloaded with fiber, the three paddles are configured to approximate a quarter-wave, half-wave, and quarter-wave plate, in that order, when used at the design wavelength.
The MFPC-27 fiber polarization controller is empty, allowing customers to insert a single-mode fiber with a Ø900 µm jacket. Additionally, we have Ø900 µm jacketed FC/PC and FC/APC patch cables available from stock that are suitable for use with these controllers. To ensure proper usage of the controllers, fiber cables must be long enough to achieve the recommended number of loops. For fibers with higher bend loss, we recommend using our Ø56 mm polarization controllers, thereby causing the least amount of bending.
The fiber is secured around three spools and by a clamp at each end of the controller. The spool covers have knobs for easy loading and unloading and the clamps are held in place by 4-40 (M3) screws. If needed, the top of the clamps can be completely removed to load terminated fibers. To secure the controller to the optical table, two clearance slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws are positioned 170mm apart on the base plate.
Features
Specifications
Model No. |
MFPC-27 |
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Number of Paddles | 3 | ||
Loop Diameter | 1.06" (27 mm) | ||
Paddle Rotation | ±117.5° | ||
Footprint (L x W) | 184.5 mm x 25 mm | ||
Specifications for Preloaded Fiber | |||
Fiber | None | 780HP | HI1060 |
Included Patch Cable | None | AFC-R-780HP-2 | AFC-Q-HI1060-2 |
Operating Wavelength Range a | N/A | 780 - 970 nm | 980 - 1650 nm |
Design Wavelength b | N/A | 780 nm and 850 nm | 980 nm and 1064 nm |
Mode Field Diameter | N/A | 5.0 ± 0.5 µm @ 850 nm | 5.9 ± 0.3 µm @ 980 nm 6.2 ± 0.3 µm @ 1060 nm |
Cladding Diameter | N/A | 125 ± 1 µm | 125 ± 0.5 µm |
Coating Diameter | N/A | 245 ± 15 µm | 245 ± 10 µm |
Cut-off Wavelength | N/A | 730 ± 30 nm | 920 ± 50 nm |
NA | N/A | 0.13 | 0.14 |
Jacketing | N/A | Ø900 µm Hytrel Tubing | Ø900 µm Tight Buffer |
Loop Configuration | N/A | 1 Loop - 2 Loops - 1 Loop | 3 Loops - 2 Loops - 3 Loops |
Total Fiber Length c | N/A | 2 m +7/-0 cm | |
Fiber Lead Length d | N/A | 83 cm | 66 cm |
Connectors e | N/A | FC/APC | |
Bend Loss | N/A | ≤0.1 dB |
Notes:
Order Information
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers
Model No. | Description | Remarks |
MFPC-27 | Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers, 3-Paddle, Ø27 mm Loop, No Fiber |
Simplex Single-Mode Fiber Optic Patch Cable
1. Connector Brand
2. Connector End A-Connector End B type
3. Fiber Type
4. Tubing type
5. Cable Length
Sample:
Model No.: AFC-R-780HP-2
Simplex Single-Mode Fiber Optic Patch Cable,
SENKO Connector, FC/APC-FC/APC,
Nufern/Coherent 780HP,
Ø0.9mm Yellow Hytrel Furcation Tubing,
2 Meters
Model No.: AFC-Q-HI1060-2
Simplex Single-Mode Fiber Optic Patch Cable,
SENKO Connector, FC/APC-FC/APC,
Corning HI1060,
Ø0.9mm Yellow Tight Buffer,
2 Meters