Isolators & Circulators
The OC Series 1310/1550 three-stage Optical Circulators are non-reciprocal devices that redirect light at 1310/1550 nm from port to port in only one direction while minimizing back reflection and back scattering in the reverse directions for any state of polarization. Employing our advanced micro-optics design, it features low insertion loss, low polarization sensitivity, high isolation, compact structure, and high stability. The excellent characteristics of this product make it an ideal choice for application in fiber amplifier systems, pump laser diodes, and optical fiber sensors.
Configuration options
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Type: 3 Port · Wavelength: 1310 · Grade: Standard · Package Type: 5.5 x 62 · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber · Fiber Length: 0.25m · Connector: None
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
3-Stage SM Optical Circulator 1310nm & 1550nm: Laser source protection depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1310, 1550, C Band, L Band, C+L wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28) must match the connected components.
3-Stage SM Optical Circulator 1310nm & 1550nm: Bidirectional signal routing depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1310, 1550, C Band, L Band, C+L wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28) must match the connected components.
System integration
Use these checks to connect 3-Stage SM Optical Circulator 1310nm & 1550nm to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 900um loose tube. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
Wavelength: 1310, 1550, C Band, L Band, C+L. Check the Isolators & Circulators passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
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Model selection
Compare 3-Stage SM Optical Circulator 1310nm & 1550nm with the closest available models in the Isolators & Circulators family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | 3-Stage SM Optical Circulator 1310nm & 1550nm (current) | 2 µm Polarization Maintaining High Power Fiber Circulator | 980/1550nm WDM/Isolator Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1310, 1550, C Band, L Band, C+L | Confirm for this model | 980/C Band, 980/L Band, T1550/R980 |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | SMF-28 | Confirm for this model | HI1060/SMF28, Special |
| Connector / control | None, FC/APC, Special | Confirm for this model | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, ST/PC, LC = 7, Special |
