Products > Eclipse™>µVOA

Boston Applied Technologies' Micro Variable Optical Attenuator (µVOA) is a voltage controlled optical variable attenuator. Based on the patented proprietary OptoCeramicTM technology platform, the Eclipse™ VOA provides high speed, high dynamic range, low insertion loss, low polarization dependence loss and the best reliability in a very compact package. The devices also enable polarization independent modulation of an optical signal traveling over standard single mode fiber while simultaneously maintaining a specified level of attenuation.
Features
Precise, high-speed attenuation control
Excellent optical performance
All solid-state construction in a compact rugged package
Superb temperature stability
Meets or exceeds Telcordia GR1221, GR910, and GR1209 specifications
Optional modulator offers polarization insensitive modulation up to 1MHz
Specifications
Attributes1,2 µVOA001 µVOA002
Wavelength 1530~1565,1570~1610nm
1530~1565,1570~1610nm
Insertion Loss3 <0.9 dB < 0.6dB
Dynamic Range >20dB >25dB
Spectral Flatness @15dB Attenuation 0.5dB maximum 0.3dB typical 0.1dB typical4
0.1dB typical4
PDL@1550nm and 15dB Attenuation 0.5dB maximum 0.3dB typical

Response Time (Full Range)5

<30µs <30µs
Input Power <500mW <500mW
Return Loss >55dB >55dB
Device Capacitance 500pF typical 500pF typical
Modulation Rate <1MHz <1MHz
Modulation Depth6 0.5dB typical 0.5dB typical
Operating Temperature Range 0oC to 70oC 0oC to 70oC
Storage Temperature Range -40oC to 85oC -40oC to 85oC

Dimensions (Approximate)

26 x 10 x 9mm3 26 x 10 x 9mm3
Notes:
Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are at 25oC.
1.
Normally opaque at zero applied voltage for µ VOA001, normally transparent at zero applied voltage for µ VOA002.
2.
1310nm and other wavelength also available.
3.
For applications attenuating a single wavelength utilizing BATI's feedback circuit. Contact BATI for special multi-wavelength µ VOA002.
4.
Devices with less than 1µs are also available
5.
Measured at 3dB attenuation with a 20V sinusoidal signal at 150kHz
6.
6F Gill Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: 781-935 2800

Fax: 781-935 2860