Programmable Optical Attenuator

Category: Bert & CDR

Main Features

High accuracy, wide attenuation range (>50dB)
Low IL(<1dB), excellent transition speed slew rate(25dB/s)
High repeatability and Linearity
Programmable, API interface, remote control available
Support 1~4 four channels attenuation, can OFFSET automatic compensation
Support full wavelength attenuation, support singlemode/multimode
Platform + module design, scalable, easy to use
Optical shutter function, support cascading applications

Programmable Optical Attenuator – High-precision programmable attenuators are key components to ensure smooth operation of optical communication and optical device testing system. Dimension’s POA programmable tunable attenuator, can provide high-accuracy optical path attenuation for multiple channels at the same time, flexible at programming automatic or random attenuation values. It’s high attenuation accuracy, wide wavelength range, large attenuation range, fast slew rate conversion speed, excellent performance such as high repeatability /linearity, and excellent ease of use, provide an ideal solution for research institutions and high standard manufacturing enterprises.

Programmable Optical Attenuator – ตัวลดทอนสัญญาณแบบตั้งโปรแกรมได้ที่มีความแม่นยำสูงเป็นส่วนประกอบสำคัญที่ช่วยให้ระบบการสื่อสารด้วยแสงและการทดสอบอุปกรณ์ด้วยแสงทำงานได้อย่างราบรื่น ตัวลดทอนสัญญาณแบบตั้งโปรแกรมได้ POA ของ Dimension สามารถให้การลดทอนสัญญาณของเส้นทางแสงที่มีความแม่นยำสูงสำหรับหลายช่องสัญญาณในเวลาเดียวกัน มีความยืดหยุ่นในการตั้งโปรแกรมค่าการลดทอนสัญญาณอัตโนมัติหรือแบบสุ่ม มีความแม่นยำในการลดทอนสูง ซึ่งช่วงความยาวคลื่นกว้าง ช่วงการลดทอนที่กว้าง ความเร็วในการแปลงอัตราการเปลี่ยนแปลงที่รวดเร็ว ประสิทธิภาพที่ยอดเยี่ยม เช่น ความสามารถในการทำซ้ำ/ความเป็นเส้นตรงสูง และความสะดวกในการใช้งานที่ยอดเยี่ยม ทำให้เป็นโซลูชันที่เหมาะสำหรับสถาบันวิจัยและบริษัทการผลิตที่มีมาตรฐานที่สูง

Main Applications

Optical module BER test
Optical active device testing system
Optical passive device testing system
Optical network testing
Research institutions and laboratory application
Instrument calibration or loss simulation

Fully programmable solution, Support Ethernet connection

The POA attenuator could be connected via the network or USB interface, parameters on it could be easily checked. The device attenuation value could be automatically or randomly set by the open API interface programming. By adopting Dimension’s universal test platform, one can build an automated test and production environment by integrate light sources, optical power meters, optical switches and other test modules,it’s especially suitable automated production lines and other automated test systems.

High integration, high attenuation accuracy, wide attenuation range, and support for cascading function

POA series provide 1.00dB~50dB wide range attenuation, supporting four channels simultaneous attenuation, two-channel cascade the attenuation can higher than 100 dB, minimum attenuation is only 0.01dB. The attenuation range and attenuation accuracy can meet most research institutions and manufacturing requirements.

Wide wavelength range, support arbitrary wavelength attenuation

Support arbitrary wavelength input among singlemode 1250nm~1650nm，multimode 830nm~1350nm. The device has been calibrated for attenuation under different wavelengths, any wavelength among above ranges is verified with accurate attenuation.

Various control modes

Dimension POA series attenuators, support decrement, increment and automatic programming control of fixed attenuation values and time delays, to meet different needs of users. The equipments adopt safe and reliable industrial design for 24/7 operation, not need any additional manual maintenance, it’s an ideal equipment for automatic rapid testing systems.

Platform + module design, high scalability

Dimension’s universal optical test platform provides a whole set optical test solution, it includes a dual-slot ALPHA test platform and an 11-slot OMEGA test platform, which is compatible with a wide range of functional test modules such as POA dimmable attenuation. This product featured with hot swappable, programmable,and scalable, easy to maintain&manage, with low overall cost. Customers can integrate and expand different functional modules in following-up, such as optical switches, stable light sources, IR/IL testers, BER testers, and high-speed optical power meters, to achieve one-stop test for optical devices and other products’ various performances.

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Multifunctional

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Intelligently display data in a graphical way

The intelligent display of data visualizes the situation of the fiber cores of the curently preset tasks, and uses colors to remindusers of the actual situation of each optical fber link.

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Optional single-mode and multi-mode fiber types

The OT-200 series optical switches support optional single-mode and multi-mode fiber types, meeting testing requirements in various environments.

The MPO adapter comes with a built-in dust-proof design

The adapter on the OT-200 device has a built-in dust-proof design,which effectively prevents the port from being contaminated ordamaged when it is not in use.

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Small and portable, light weight, one hand operation

Thanks to the excellent ergonomic design and small and portable body shape of Dimension Technology, it can be carried in differentways, young and fashionable. in operation, just press the shortcut key to complete the test, and the data can be automatically analyzedand saved. lt only need a litle training, novice can also complete the communication fault inspection.

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Extension

The OTDR can be perfectly integrated into the product ecological chain of Dimension Technology. t can communicate through WiFi orUSB, use Dimension’s app to control other test equipment and become a main device. Besides, it can also be controled by other maindevices throuah WiFi or USB to become a test module in a test system.

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Long battery life, unique replaceable smart battery

The whole series of OTDR of dimension technology adopts replaceable high-capacity inteligent batteries. The battery can be chargedindependently, with a ife time of up to 8 hours; The battery can be replaced at any time, So that you can work without worrying aboupower problems.

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Adapt to a variety of environments

In order to cope with diferent scenarios and testers of diferent occupations, Dimension technology has made specially improvements for the reliability of such test equipment, making the use of equipment more flexible and applicable.