Polarization & Phase Control

Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz

The Piezoelectric Polarization Controller (PIPC) uses up to four piezoelectric fiber-squeezing elements spaced 45° apart to induce controlled birefringence and phase retardation in an optical fiber. Each actuator applies variable pressure to the fiber, creating stress-induced birefringence via the photoelastic effect, where the refractive index becomes polarization-dependent. This controlled anisotropy produces a differential phase shift between orthogonal polarization modes, enabling precise polarization rotation and full coverage of the Poincaré sphere. The device is built from a single continuous strand of polyimide-coated fiber, ensuring minimal insertion loss, high reliability, and broadband operation, although the birefringence magnitude has some wavelength sensitivity.

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Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz

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Wavelength# PlatesPackageFiber TypeFiber CoverFiber LengthConnectorAPI

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Wavelength: 2000nm · # Plates: 2 · Package: Component · Fiber Type: SMF28 · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber · Fiber Length: 0.25m · Connector: None · API: None

Application context

Why this design is used

Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.

Laboratory optical integration

Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz: Laboratory optical integration depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 2000nm, 1550nm, 1310nm, 1060nm, 980nm, 850nm, 430nm, 530nm, 630nm, 780nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF28, HI1060, PM1550, PM1310, SM400, SM450, PM400, PM460, SM600, PM630, 780HP, PM780, SM800, PM850, PM980, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1950, Special) must match the connected components.

Fiber-optic instrumentation

Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz: Fiber-optic instrumentation depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 2000nm, 1550nm, 1310nm, 1060nm, 980nm, 850nm, 430nm, 530nm, 630nm, 780nm wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF28, HI1060, PM1550, PM1310, SM400, SM450, PM400, PM460, SM600, PM630, 780HP, PM780, SM800, PM850, PM980, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1950, Special) must match the connected components.

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Integration and compatibility

Use these checks to connect Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz 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: SMF28, HI1060, PM1550, PM1310, SM400, SM450, PM400, PM460, SM600, PM630, 780HP, PM780, SM800, PM850, PM980, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1950, Special · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 0.9mm 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 and loss budget: Wavelength: 2000nm, 1550nm, 1310nm, 1060nm, 980nm, 850nm, 430nm, 530nm, 630nm, 780nm; 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 Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz

Which fiber and connector does the Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz use?

Fiber Type: SMF28, HI1060, PM1550, PM1310, SM400, SM450, PM400, PM460, SM600, PM630, 780HP, PM780, SM800, PM850, PM980, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1950, Special · Fiber Cover: Bare fiber, 0.9mm 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.

How should the Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz be included in an optical power budget?

Wavelength: 2000nm, 1550nm, 1310nm, 1060nm, 980nm, 850nm, 430nm, 530nm, 630nm, 780nm. 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.

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Model selection

Nearby series comparison

Compare Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz with the closest available models in the Polarization & Phase Control family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.

Selection parameter	Fiber Polarization Controller Piezoelectric – 0.5dB, 100kHz (current)	Fiber Polarization Controller – 0.5dB Loss, 2Hz, USB	Fiber Scrambler/De-Speckler – 10kHz Voice-Coil
Wavelength range	2000nm, 1550nm, 1310nm, 1060nm, 980nm, 850nm, 430nm, 530nm, 630nm, 780nm	488, 532, 650, 780, 850, 980, 1060, 1310, 1550, 2000	Confirm for this model
Optical performance	Confirm for this model	Confirm for this model	Confirm for this model
Fiber type	SMF28, HI1060, PM1550, PM1310, SM400, SM450, PM400, PM460, SM600, PM630, 780HP, PM780, SM800, PM850, PM980, Hi1060, SM1950, PM1950, Special	SMF-28, SM450, 460HP, SM600, 780HP, SM800, Hi1060, SM1950, PM400, PM460, PM630, PM780, PM850, PM980, PM1550, PM1950	105µm NA 0.22, 200µm NA 0.22, 400µm NA 0.22, 600µm NA 0.22, Square 200x200µm NA 0.22, Square 400x400µm NA 0.22
Connector / control	None, FC/APC, Special	FC/APC, Special	None, FC/PC, SMA, Special