Fiber
Optics
Single-Window NxM
Coupler/Splitter
(patents pending)
Product Description
The FC Series Single Window Single Mode Wideband Tree/Star Coupler
is based on Agiltron’s fused biconical taper technology and compact
packaging structure. It features high port count, good uniformity, low
excess loss, and very low polarization sensitivity. The device is ideal
for splitting or combining light with exceptional performance over a
wide wavelength range.
Features
•
Excellent Uniformity
•
Low Excess Loss
•
Low Polarization
Sensitivity
•
Highly Stable & Reliable
•
Ultra Low Cost
Performance Specifications
Applications
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•
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Telecommunications
CATV Fiberoptic Links
Fiber Amplifier System
Fiberoptic Instrumentation
FC Series (NxM) Coupler
Nx4
Nx8
Nx16
Nx32
Standard Configuration
N=1,2
N=1,2 N=1,2
N=1,2
Operation Wavelength
1270~1350 or 1510~1590
Maximum Insertion Loss
7.2
10.8
14.5
18.0
Maximum Uniformity
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
Polarization Dependent Loss
0.3
0.5
0.6
0.8
Directivity
> 55
Optical Power
< 500
Operating Temperature
-10~70
Storage Temperature
-40~85
Fiber Type and Length
Corning SMF28, Length >1
Package Dimension
See Package Table I, II
Unit
nm
dB
dB
dB
dB
mW
o
C
o
C
m
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Laser Components GmbH
Germany
Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 15
82140 Olching
Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0
Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11
info@lasercomponents.com
www.lasercomponents.com
Fiber
Optics
Single-Window NxM Coupler/Splitter
Package Table I: SMF-28 fiber with 250 um or 900um outside diameter
Dimensions
LxWxH (mm)
88.9x51x9.2
120x80x11.6
142x102x14.5
1x3
♦
1x4
♦
Port
Configurations
1x8
1x16 1x32 2x4 2x8
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
2x16
♦
Package Table II: SMF-28 fiber with 3 mm Cable
Dimensions
LxWxH (mm)
88.9x51x9.2
120x80x11.6
142x102x14.5
1x3
♦
1x4
♦
Port
Configurations
1x8
1x16 1x32 2x4 2x8
♦
♦
♦
♦
2x16
♦
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Laser Components GmbH
Germany
Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 15
82140 Olching
Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0
Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11
info@lasercomponents.com
www.lasercomponents.com
Fiber
Optics
Single-Window NxM Coupler/Splitter
Ordering Information
1
Type
Wavelength
1310=3
1550=5
Special=0
Grade
Package
Coupling Ratio Port
Fiber Type
Connector
None=1
FC/PC=2
FC/APC=3
SC/PC=4
SC/APC=5
ST/PC=6
LC=7
Special=0
Premium=1 Special=0 01/99=1
Special=0
03/97=2
05/95=3
10/90=4
15/85=5
20/80=6
30/70=7
40/60=8
50/50=9
Special=0
SMF-28 250um=1
1x3=3
900um loose tube=3
1x4=4
Special=0
1x8=5
1x16=6
1x32=7
4x4=8
3x3=9
Special=0
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Laser Components GmbH
Germany
Werner-von-Siemens-Str. 15
82140 Olching
Tel: +49 8142 2864 – 0
Fax: +49 8142 2864 – 11
info@lasercomponents.com
www.lasercomponents.com
