Optical Modulators
High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage
The NS series variable fiber optic attenuator provides electrical control of optical power. This is achieved using our patented electro-optical configuration. The solid-state optical crystal design eliminates mechanical movement and organic materials. The NS series variable optical attenuators are designed to meet the most demanding operational requirements of ultra-high reliability and fast response time with a minimum mechanical footprint. The device is bidirectional. The NS Series VOA is available in either normally transparent or normally-opaque configurations. Our PCB driver listed on the web is recommended to operate our device, featuring high efficiency and low cost with 12VDC power and 0-5V control input.

Configuration options
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Bandwidth: ±30nm · Power: 0.3W · Center Wavelength: 1060nm · Configuration: Transparent · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber · Fiber Length: 0.25 m · Connector: None · PER: Non · Benchtop: Non
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Optical interface and fiber
- Fiber Type: SMF-28, Hi1060, PM1550, PM1400, PM1310, PM980, PM1900, PM2000, Special · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 900um tube, Special
- 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 and loss budget
- Center Wavelength: 1060nm, 1600nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1950nm, 2100nm, Special
- Check the Optical Modulators 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.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage
Which fiber and connector does the High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage use?
Fiber Type: SMF-28, Hi1060, PM1550, PM1400, PM1310, PM980, PM1900, PM2000, Special · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 900um tube, Special. 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.
How should the High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage be included in an optical power budget?
Center Wavelength: 1060nm, 1600nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1950nm, 2100nm, Special. Check the Optical Modulators 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
Nearby series comparison
Compare High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage with the closest available models in the Optical Modulators family.
| Selection parameter | High Speed Broadband Variable Optical Attenuator 950-2400nm, 120nm Coverage (current) | Free Space Acousto-Optic Modulators/Shifter UV 111MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1060nm, 1600nm, 1310nm, 1410nm, 1550nm, 1950nm, 2100nm, Special | 244-250nm, 300-350nm, 480-530nm, 1030-1610nm |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, Hi1060, PM1550, PM1400, PM1310, PM980, PM1900, PM2000, Special | — |
| Connector / control | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, ST/PC, LC/PC, LC/APC, LC/UPC, Special | No, Yes |
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