Optical Instruments
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
Application context
Application guidance is tied to the configured wavelength, fiber interface and optical-budget fields for this family.
Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter: Laboratory optical integration depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1260-1650, 1060, 1310, 2000, 650, 780, 850, 350, 450, 520, Special wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28) must match the connected components.
Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter: Fiber-optic instrumentation depends on preserving the optical budget through the complete path. The 1260-1650, 1060, 1310, 2000, 650, 780, 850, 350, 450, 520, Special wavelength specification sets source and detector compatibility. The fiber/interface entry (SMF-28) must match the connected components.
System integration
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.
Technical FAQ
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: 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
Compare Polarization Dependent Loss Multimeter with the closest available models in the Optical Instruments family. Confirm option-dependent values on the final configuration before ordering.
| 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 |
| Optical performance | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Fiber type | SMF-28 | Confirm for this model | Confirm for this model |
| Connector / control | RS232, USB, Ethernet, GPIB | FC/PC/APC | FC/PC/APC, LC/PC/APC, Special |
