1310-1550nm 3port-Polarization Maintaining Circulator (GK-PMCIRT Series)

The Polarization Maintaining Circulator is a compact high performance lightwave component that routes incoming signals from Port 1 to Port 2, and incoming Port 2 signals to Port 3. The component provides high isolation, low insertion loss, high extinction ratio, and excellent environment stability.

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Specifications

Parameter	Unit	Type A
Center Wavelength (λc)	nm	1310, 1550
Operating Wavelength Range	nm	λc ± 30
Max. Insertion Loss P1 to P2, P2 to P3	dB	1.0
Insertion Loss P1 to Tap	dB	20 - 22
Min. Isolation, 23 ℃ , P2 to P1, P3 to P2	dB	40
Min. Extinction Ratio	dB	20
Min. Crosstalk P1 to P3	dB	50
Min. Return Loss	dB	50
Max. Optical Average Power	mW	300
Max. Peak Power for ps pluse	kW	10
Max. Tensile Load	N	5
Operating Temperature	℃	- 5 to + 70
Storage Temperature	℃	- 40 to + 85
¹IL is 0.3 dB higher, RL is 5 dB lower, and ER is 2 dB lower for each connector added. Connector key is aligned to slow axis. ²Optical Power is 1 W only for each connector added. The optical path is aligned to slow axis and fast axis is blocked.

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product description

The Polarization Maintaining Circulator is a sophisticated optical device designed to direct the flow of light signals while preserving their polarization state. This component is crucial for applications where maintaining polarization is as important as routing signals. Here's a detailed look at its features and their benefits:

Signal Routing: The circulator routes incoming signals from Port 1 to Port 2, and then from Port 2 to Port 3 in a sequential manner. This function is essential for setting up the correct path for light signals in complex optical networks.

High Isolation: The circulator provides high isolation, which means it effectively blocks light from being transmitted back to the previous port. This feature minimizes signal interference and ensures that the signal integrity is maintained.

Low Insertion Loss: With low insertion loss, the circulator ensures that the power of the light signal is minimally reduced as it passes through the device. This is important for maintaining signal strength, especially in long-distance fiber optic communication systems.

High Extinction Ratio: The high extinction ratio indicates the circulator's ability to block unwanted polarizations effectively. This is particularly important in applications where maintaining a specific polarization state is critical.

Excellent Environmental Stability: The component is designed to maintain its performance under varying environmental conditions, such as temperature fluctuations. This stability is vital for reliable operation in diverse settings, including outdoor or uncontrolled environments.

Compact Design: The circulator's compact size makes it suitable for use in space-constrained applications or where multiple components need to be integrated into a small form factor.