Optical Instruments
Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter
The PDLM Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter is based on three electro-optical crystal and an advanced maximum and minimum search method to provide Accurate PDL and DOP measurement in less than 20ms. The PDLM features fast measurement, large measurement dynamic range, bright display, and an analog output port for easy integration in automated measurement stations. The PDLM provide high PDL measurement accuracy of less than 0.05dB over both large and small value. covers a wide wavelength range from 1260 to 1620 nm without wavelength calibration. PDLM comes with USB, Ethernet, GPIB and RS-232 interfaces and is ideal for fast, accurate characterization of the wavelength dependence of passive devices, especially silicon photonic devices, DWDM and fiber sensor components, in manufacturing environments as well as in laboratories.
Configuration options
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Part number: PDLM-NA1111011
Laser Source: None · Channel: Single · Wavelength: 1260-1650 · Package: Benchtop · Interface: RS232 · Fiber Type: SMF-28 · Connector: None
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Optical interface and fiber
- Interface: RS232, USB, Ethernet, GPIB · Fiber Type: SMF-28
- 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: 1260-1650, 1060, 1310, 2000, 650, 780, 850, 350, 450, 520, Special
- Check the Optical Instruments 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 Dependent Loss Multimeter
Which fiber and connector does the Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter use?
Interface: RS232, USB, Ethernet, GPIB · Fiber Type: SMF-28. 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 Dependent Loss Multimeter be included in an optical power budget?
Wavelength: 1260-1650, 1060, 1310, 2000, 650, 780, 850, 350, 450, 520, Special. Check the Optical Instruments 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 Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter with the closest available models in the Optical Instruments family.
| Selection parameter | Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter (current) | Automatic Polarization Extinction Ratio Meter | Polarization Extinction Ratio Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wavelength range | 1260-1650, 1060, 1310, 2000, 650, 780, 850, 350, 450, 520, Special | 900-1650, 1600-2500, 400-900, 357-403, 220-350 | 900-1650, 1700-2400, 600-1000, 510-800, 475-625, 357-403 |
| Fiber type | SMF-28 | — | — |
| Connector / control | None, FC/PC, FC/APC, SC/PC, SC/APC, LC/PC, Special, LC/APC | FC/PC/APC | FC/PC/APC, LC/PC/APC, Special |
