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1121 Benfield Blvd., Millersville, MD 21108
Toll Free: 800-54-GOULD
VOICE: 410.987.5600 FAX: 410.987.1201
EMAIL: info@gouldfo.com WEB: www.gouldfo.com
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Gould’s polarization-independent, multi-port optical circulator features high isolation, low
insertion loss, low polarization dependent loss and excellent stability. Key applications include
WDM networks, bi-directional fiber transmission systems, optical fiber amplifiers and fiber
dispersion compensation and OTDR.
FEATURES
High Isolation
Low Cross Talk
Low Insertion Loss
Low Polarization Dependent Loss
Epoxy-Free Optical Path
DATA SHEET
Fiber Optic Circulator
APPLICATIONS
WDM Networks
Bi-directional fiber transmission systems
Optical fiber amplifiers
Fiber dispersion compensation and OTDR
OPTICAL PARAMETERS
1550nm or 1310nm, 3 or 4 Port
Port Number
Wavelength range (nm)
Bandwidth (nm)
Transmission Direction
Insertion loss (dB)
Return Loss (dB)
Peak Isolation (dB)
PDL (dB)
PMD (ps)
Maximum Optical Power (mW)
Fiber Type
Crosstalk (dB)
Operating Temperature (
o
C)
Storage Temperature (
o
C)
Dimensions (mm)
3
4
1310 or 1550
1310 + 30 or 1550 + 30
Port 1-2, 2-3
Port 1-2, 2-3, 3-4
P Grade:<0.8, A Grade: <0.9
>50
>50
>45
P Grade:<0.1,
P Grade:<0.1,
A Grade: <0.15
A Grade: <0.2
Typ 0.05
300
Corning SMF-28
<-50
0 to 60
-40 to 85
55x 5.6x5.6(250µm
63x 5.6x5.6(250µm
fiber)
fiber)
69x5.6x5.6 (900µm
77x5.6x5.6 (900µm
fiber)
fiber)
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Fiber Optic
Circulator
MECHANICAL PACKAGING DIAGRAM
(mm)
(All dimensions are in mm; drawings are not to scale)
3 port 250µm fiber
55
4 port 250µm fiber
63
ORDERING INFORMATION
CIRC -___ - ___ ___- ___ ___ -___ ___ - ___ ___ ____
# Ports
3
4
Wavelength
31=1310
55=1550
Grade
P=Premium
Grade
A= A Grade
Lead Length/ Connector
10=1.0 m
0=None
1=MU
15=1.5 m
2=ST
3=FC
4=SC
Pkg Type
5=LC
AA=250 micron
6=FC/APC
BB=900 micron
7=SC/APC
9=LC/APC
For custom options and additional information, please contact us at:
Phone: 1-410-987-5600
Fax: 1-410-987-1201
Web:
www.gouldfo.com
All data listed in this data sheet is subjected to change without notice. Gould reserves the right
to revise or update the data sheet. Copyright 2003 by Gould Fiber Optics.
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