Specifications
1
Housing Dimensions
31-60 dB max.
0.15 dB max.
±0.1 dB max.
±0.25 dB max.
0.3 dB max.
60 DB Variable Attenuator
DiCon’s 60 dB Variable Attenuator is a TTL-driven component
that sets attenuation levels in the 0 to 60 dB range. The
attenuation level is set using a high-precision motor with either
the I
2
C standard interface or a proprietary Step-Up/Step-Down
interface.
Attenuation range
Resolution
2
Repeatability
2
Absolute accuracy
2,3
PDL
4
Insertion loss
Back-reflection
Tuning speed
Optical power
5
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Humidity
Power requirements
Fiber type
6
0-30 dB max.
0.12 dB max.
±0.1 dB max.
±0.2 dB max.
0.1 dB max.
-50 dB max.
0.6 dB typ., 1.5 dB max.
50 ms min., 1400 ms max.
300 mW
0°C to +50°C
-20°C +70°C
40°C/90%RH/5 days
±12 VDC in, 350 mA max.
9/125 Corning SMF-28
0.9 mm tight buffer
Fiber jacket
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
All specifications referenced without connectors.
For superior specifications, see Precision Variable Attenuator datasheet.
At calibration wavelength.
Measured at 1550 nm.
High power version (2W) available as special order.
For multimode fiber, see Precision Variable Attenuator datasheet.
Units: mm
Electrical connector is 12-pin right-angle header (Molex part number 22-
12-2124). Mate with Molex part number 22-01-3127 or equivalent.
Features
•
•
•
•
Optical Performance
Ordering Information
FA500 -
?
- 9 -
?
-
?
Calibration Wavelength
13
15
FC
FC/APC
FC/UPC
SC
SC/APC
SC/UPC
ST
ST/UPC
LC
N
1
X
1310 nm
1550 nm
FC/SPC
FC/APC
FC/UPC
SC/SPC
SC/APC
SC/UPC
ST/SPC
ST/UPC
LC/UPC
None
1 meter
Specify X meters
Wide attenuation range
Low back-reflection
Low insertion loss
Direct motor control or absolute attenuation setting
Connector Type
60 dB Variable Attenuators can be used to adjust the power level in
automated test systems. Applications include analog transmitter
and receiver testing.
Pigtail Length
U.S. patented. Specifications subject to change. Copyright ©2001 DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. All rights reserved.
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. 1689 Regatta Blvd. Richmond, CA 94804
Tel. (510)528-0427
Fax. (510)525-5776
www.diconfiber.com
10/23
Attenuators
Applications
60 DB Variable Attenuator
Attenuators
Attenuators