OCT Component
The KCLK Series k-Clock Box is a timing device for swept-source Optical Coherence Tomography, designed to linearize the sampling of interferometric signals in k-space (𝑘=2𝜋/𝜆) rather than time or wavelength. It uses a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) with a fixed optical path difference (OPD) to generate zero crossings at uniform k-intervals, which are converted into digital pulses that trigger the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for precise, k-linear data acquisition. The unit includes a fiber coupler network that provides both the k-clock and a power monitor signal to track laser output power and wavelength, with low polarization sensitivity. The spacing between k-clock pulses is determined by the MZI’s OPD, with larger OPD yielding higher clock frequencies and denser sampling.
Configuration options
Configure the options below and add your exact build to the enquiry — we confirm the part number and availability.
Part number: KCLK-11021111
Configuration: Standard · Wavelength: 1225-1375nm · OPD: 2mm · Fiber Type: SM28 · Fiber Cover: 0.9mm Tube · Connector: FC/APC · Power Monitor: None
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
Mach-Zehnder Interferometer K-Clock Box: Laboratory optical integration depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1225-1375nm, 780-925nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SM28, 780HP) must match the connected components.
Mach-Zehnder Interferometer K-Clock Box: Fiber-optic instrumentation depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1225-1375nm, 780-925nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SM28, 780HP) must match the connected components.
System integration
Use these checks to connect Mach-Zehnder Interferometer K-Clock Box to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
Technical FAQ
Fiber Type: SM28, 780HP · Fiber Cover: 0.9mm 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: 1225-1375nm, 780-925nm. Check the OCT Component 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.
Share your wavelength, fiber type, connector, power handling and control requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and part number.
Model selection
Compare Mach-Zehnder Interferometer K-Clock Box with the closest available models in the OCT Component family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| Selection parameter | Mach-Zehnder Interferometer K-Clock Box (current) | Fiber Optic Michelson Interferometer - OCT |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1225-1375nm, 780-925nm | Confirm for this model |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | SM28, 780HP | Confirm for this model |
| Connector / control | FC/APC | Confirm for this model |
