UVOA Datasheet, PDF (1/2 Pages) OPLINK Communications Inc. – MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator

MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator
UVOA Series
Product Description
Oplink’s MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) Variable Optical Attenuator
(μVOA) uses an electrostatic tilting mirror to change light coupling between input
and output fibers. Key features include low IL, fast response and compact size.
μVOA is available in Dark or Bright type. Applications include power equalization
before optical amplification in multi-channel WDM networks, power control, re-
ceiver protection or gain variation in EDFA. The μVOA is designed to withstand
diverse environmental conditions and fully comply with Telcordia GR-1221.
Oplink can provide customized designs to meet specialized feature applications.
Also, Oplink offers full function modules or subsystems by integrating other com-
ponents.
Performance Specificationns
Parameter
λC
Operating Wavelength Range
λ_L
Insertion Loss
(@λC or λL , TOp , all SOP , exclude connectors)
Attenuation Range
Blocking State Attenuation (Dark type, IL at power off)
Attenuation Resolution
Polarization Dependence Loss
@ 0 dB
@ 20 dB
Wavelength Dependence Loss
(within λC or λL)
@ 0 dB
@ 20 dB
Ripple (within 0.4nm window within 20dB)
Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
Return Loss
Response Speed (90% optical rise/fall)
Driving Voltage
Maximum Optical Power
Operating Temperature Range (TOP)
Storage Temperature Range
Specification
1525 ~ 1570
1570 ~1610
≤ 0.8
≥ 30
≥ 40
continuous
≤ 0.15
≤ 0.4
≤ 0.2
≤ 0.6
0.05dB typical
≤ 0.1
≥ 45
≤ 20
7 V, 16 V, or 20V
300
- 5 to +70
-40 to +85
Unit
Features
 Low IL, Low PDL, Low WDL
nm
 Fast Response
dB
 Compact Package
 Bright and Dark Type
dB
 Insensitive to Vibration and Shock
dB
dB
Applications
 Optical Power Control or Equalization
 Gain Variation in EDFA
ps
 On/Off Switch
dB
ms
VDC
mW
°C
°C
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