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OSICS ATN - High-power variable optical attenuator

Overview
Combining industry-standard attenuator components and a broad attenuation range, the OSICS ATN brings you the power to operate throughout a large wavelength range
OSICS ATN - High-power variable optical attenuator

Key features

  • 60 dB attenuation range
  • Low return loss
  • 2 W maximum input power
  • Easy real-time operation
  • OSICS platform with single-slot module

Applications

  • Optical amplifier characterization
  • Large channel-count DWDM testbeds

Specifications

Technical specifications
Wavelength range (nm)SMF models: 1250 to 1650
PMF models: 1440 to 1650 a
1250 to 1510 b
Attenuation rangeIL to 60 dB (typical)
Calibrated rangeSMF models: Up to 40 dB at 1310 nm and 1550 nm
PMF models: Up to 40 dB at 1550 nm a
1625 nm a
1310 nm b
Attenuation accuracy (typical) c±0.3 dB
Insertion loss (IL)< 2 dB (1 dB typical)
Attenuation setting and display resolution0.1dB (display resolution: 0.01dB)
Polarization dependent loss d< 0.1 dB
PERSMF models: N/A
PMF models: ≥ 18 dB
Return loss e> 50 dB
Maximum input power2 W (33 dBm)
Optical connectors fFC/APC narrow key
* Specifications apply for wavelengths not equal to any water absorption line.
Notes
a. On PM15 fiber
b. On PM13 fiber
c. Up to 30 dB attenuation
d. Total PDL including both FC-APC connectors
e. RL at 1550 nm for SMF and PM15, RL at 1310 nm for PM13
f. PMF: slow axis is aligned to connector key
General specifications
ProductOSICS ATN — High-power variable optical attenuator
Key features60 dB attenuation range
Low return loss
2 W maximum input power
Easy real-time operation
Ordering informationOS-ATN-XX-58
Wavelength range and fiber typeF = 1250 - 1650 nm, SMF28 singlemode fiber
OES-P = 1250 - 1510 nm, PM13 polarization maintaining fiber
SCL-P = 1440 - 1640 nm, PM15 polarization maintaining fiber
Connector option58 = FC/APC
ExampleOS-ATN-SCL-P-58
Document referenceSPOSATN.1AN © 2018 EXFO Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada 18/03