Polarization maintaining Isolator 1310nm/1550nm

A fiber optic component that transmits light in only one direction, thereby preventing reflected light from returning back to the source. It is built with PM Panda fibers and capable of maintaining a well-defined state of polarization (SOP) of the light. This polarization maintaining isolator (fiber-coupled PM isolator) can be single or double/dual stage depending on the degree of required optical isolation of the propagating light. It’s a good choice in many laser applications, since back-reflected light often have deleterious effects on the operating conditions of optical devices.

Specifications of High Power Polarization Maintaining Isolator (1310nm, 1550nm)
Stage Single-stage Dual-stage
Center Wavelength (nm) 1310 or 1550
Operating Wavelength Range (nm) ±20
Typ. Peak Isolation at 23 ℃ (dB) 42 58
Min. Isolation at 23 ℃ (dB) 28 48
Typ. Insertion Loss at 23 ℃ (dB) 0.4 0.5
Max. Insertion Loss at 23 ℃ (dB) 0.55 0.65
Extinction Ratio at 23 ℃ (only for both axis working) (dB) ≥20
Extinction Ratio at 23 ℃ (only for fast axis blocked) (dB) ≥25
Return Loss (dB) ≥50
Max. Tensile Load (N) 5
Fiber Type Polarization-maintaining (PM) Panda fiber
Operating Temperature ( ℃ ) -5 to +70
Storage Temperature ( ℃ ) -40 to +85

Notes:

  • The high power polarization maintaining isolator (1310nm/1550nm PM isolator) is customizable, and the above specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • For device with connectors, IL is 0.3dB higher, RL is 5.0dB lower, ER is 2.0dB lower.
  • Unless otherwise specified, the slow axis of the fiber is aligned with the key of the PM fiber connector.
  • Slow axis working and fast axis blocked as standard, while operating on both the slow and fast axis available on request.
  • Bare fiber should not support the weight of the connector. So that if any connectors needed, for the pigtail type it’s better to choose the 900μm loose tube jacket instead of the 250μm bare fiber.
  • For CW high-power optical interconnection, we recommend fusion splice without connectors.
  • For product customization or special requirements, please contact Lfiber’s sales department for availability.

 

Ordering Information for High Power Polarization Maintaining Isolator (1310nm, 1550nm)
Center Wavelength Stage Axis Alignment Package Dimensions Pigtail Type Fiber Length Connector Handling Power Peak Power
1310nm Single-stage Slow axis working and fast axis blocked Φ 5.5×35 mm 250μm bare fiber 0.5 meter None 10W 10kW
1550nm Dual-stage Fast axis working and slow axis blocked 70x12x8 mm 900μm loose tube 0.8 meter FC/UPC 20W 20kW
Others Both axis working 1.0 meter FC/APC
1.5 meter SC/UPC
Specified SC/APC
LC/UPC
LC/APC
Others

 

About Axis Alignment of the High Power PM Fiber Optical Isolator (1310nm, 1550nm):

  • Slow axis working and fast axis blocked” means that light on just the slow axis is transmitted and the fast axis light is blocked in the forward direction; Both the slow and fast axis light are blocked on the backward direction.
  • Both axis working” means that both the slow and fast axis light are transmitted in the forward direction, both the slow and fast axis light are blocked in the backward direction.
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