Polarization & Phase Control
Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter
Our PB Series Polarization Beam Combiners/Splitters are designed to combine two polarized light signals into a single output or split one light signal into two polarized outputs. We offer both fused and micro-optic platforms, each with distinct advantages. The fused combiners are cost-effective, low-loss, high-power, and compact. In contrast, the micro-optic combiners provide a higher extinction ratio and improved temperature stability and are compatible with all types of fibers, including hollow-core photonic fibers. Regular couplers incur significant losses when combining light. For instance, a 50/50 coupler results in a 50% loss for each beam when combined.
Configuration options
Build & quote
Configure the options below and add your exact build to the enquiry — we confirm the part number and availability.
We confirm the exact part number for your configuration on enquiry.
Power: Regular · Wavelength: 1060 · PER: 22dB Fused · Port 1 Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Port 2 Fiber Type: PM1550 · Port 3 Fiber Type: PM1550 · Port 4 Fiber Type: None · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber · Fiber Length: 0.25m · Connector: None
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Optical interface and fiber
- Port 1 Fiber Type: SMF-28, HI 1060 · Port 2 Fiber Type: PM1550, PM1310, PM1950, PM980, PM850, PM400, HI 1060
- 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
- Wavelength: 1060, 1310, 1480, 1550, 780, 850, 980, 650, 550, 490, 350, 1750-2050
- Check the Polarization & Phase Control 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 Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter
Which fiber and connector does the Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter use?
Port 1 Fiber Type: SMF-28, HI 1060 · Port 2 Fiber Type: PM1550, PM1310, PM1950, PM980, PM850, PM400, HI 1060. 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 Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter be included in an optical power budget?
Wavelength: 1060, 1310, 1480, 1550, 780, 850, 980, 650, 550, 490, 350, 1750-2050. Check the Polarization & Phase Control 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.
Need this configured?
Share your wavelength, fiber type, connector, power handling and control requirements and we will qualify the matching configuration and part number.
Model selection
Nearby series comparison
Compare Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter with the closest available models in the Polarization & Phase Control family.
| Selection parameter | Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter (current) | Piezoelectric Fiber Scrambler/De-Speckler – 150kHz |
|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1060, 1310, 1480, 1550, 780, 850, 980, 650, 550, 490, 350, 1750-2050 | — |
| Fiber type | SMF-28, HI 1060 | 1m |
| Connector / control | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, HERFC/PC, HERFC/APC, Special | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special |
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