AGILTRON NS-Type Polarization Scrambler Module User Manual

June 10, 2024
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AGILTRON NS-Type Polarization Scrambler Module

AGILTRON NS-Type
Polarization Scrambler Module

NS-type Polarization Scrambler Module

The NS-type Polarization Scrambler Module by Photonwares Corp. is a fully integrated module that scrambles the polarization of input light. It is finely-tuned at room temperature before shipment to ensure the Degree of Polarization (DOP) specified in the datasheet is met for all input polarization states. The module has a power supply connector (12V), a polarization scrambler, an optical input, and an optical output.

Introduction

The NS-type fiber-optic polarization scrambler (NOPS) is based on a high-speed electro-optical (EO) material plate functioning as a phase retarder. Three EO plates are oriented at 0, 45, and 0 degrees, respectively. The three EO plates are driven at three different sinusoidal waves that are not synchronized. The driving board internally produces the sinusoidal waves. NOPS has three versions currently, of which the maximum frequency is 5MHz, 2MHz, and 300kHz, respectively. Figure 1 shows the OEM type of NOPS on the driver.AGILTRON NS-
Type Polarization Scrambler Module 1

  1. Power supply connector (12V)
  2. Polarization Scrambler
  3. Optical Input
  4. Optical Output

Product Usage Instructions

  1. Connect the 12VDC power supply to the DC port #1 of the module.
  2. Connect the optical input to the input port of the module.
  3. Connect the optical output to the output port of the module.
  4. The module will automatically scramble the polarization of input light.

The instrument type of NOPS is currently available only for the 300kHz version, as shown in Figure 2, where the NOPS is packaged in one enclosure to minimize the external impact on the DOP performance.

AGILTRON NS-Type Polarization Scrambler Module 2

The NOPS is delivered with one 12VDC power supply.

Operation
This NOPS is a fully integrated module and ready to use. The user only needs to plug the power supply into DC port #1, as shown in Figure 1, the NOPS will automatically scramble the polarization of input light.

Performance
The performance of NOPS is finely-tuned at room temperature before shipment to ensure the DOP specified in the datasheet is met for all input polarization states. So, please don’t change any pre-setting on the driving board.
Figure 3 shows the setup for a fine-tuning process by using a polarization controller (PC) and polarization analyzer.

AGILTRON NS-Type Polarization Scrambler Module 3

Figure 4 shows one example measurement using an HP polarization analyzer.

AGILTRON NS-Type Polarization Scrambler Module 4

Optical Specification

Parameters Min Typical Max Unit
Operating wavelength range 1300 1600 nm
Insertion Loss 0.8 1.5 dB
Polarization Dependent Loss 0.05 0.35 dB
Operating Temperature -5 70 °C
Storage Temperature -40 85 °C
Operating Optical Power 500 mW

Warning: Do not touch the driving board during operation to avoid high voltage electric shock.

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