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Cartridge Series
In this series, a large variety of optical components are modularized as
cassettes which enable easy application for various opticalexperiments and optical measurement.
The polarization state, attenuation volume, optical characteristics ofwavelength can be adjusted easily without cumbersome optical axis
adjustment.
This series is recommended to be used as a tool for various researchand development.
* This series can be applied for near-infrared and visible regionsin addition to communication wavelength bands.

Features- Easy cassette exchange and replacement- Low insertion loss
- Crystals, etc. of your request can be
modularized as cassettes.

New Line-Up
This cassette can be installed to a standard
cartridge type coupling module, which enables
confirmation of the optical transmission volume
without reconnection of optical fibers.
( *Applied wavelength: 1470-1630 nm)

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Standard Configuration(Example: 1550 nm)

3-Stage Polarization Controller (Model:PCUA)
Model: PCUA15-S/F (15P/15Q/15H)
Model: PCUA15-D/F (15P/15Q/15H)

Insertion Loss

< 0.9 dBLoss Fluctuation< 0.1 dB

Extinction Ratio> 35 dB (Polarizer Cassette) *1

Return Loss

> 50 dB

Optical Fiber

SMF or DSF (φ3-mm Cord)

Optical Connector

FC/SPC or SC/SPC

2-Stage Polarization Controller (Model:PCUB)
Model: PCUB15-S/F (15Q/15H)
Model: PCUB15-D/F (15Q/15H)
Insertion Loss

< 0.7 dB

Loss Fluctuation< 0.1 dB

Return Loss

> 50 dB

Optical Fiber

SMF or DSF (φ3-mm Cord)

Optical Connector

FC/SPC or SC/SPC

1-Stage Polarization Controller (Model:PCUC)
Model: PCUC15-S/F (15P)
Model: PCUC15-D/F (15P)Insertion Loss

< 0.7 dB

Loss Fluctuation< 0.1 dB

Extinction Ratio> 35 dB (Polarizer Cassette) *1

Return Loss

> 50 dB

Optical Fiber

SMF or DSF (φ3-mm Cord)

Optical Connectors

FC/SPC or SC/SPC*1) Extinction ratios may vary depending on the fiber condition.

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Product Dimensions
Model (Example): PCUA

Ordering Instructions+Polarization Controller
Order format: (1) - (2) - (3) / (4) [ (2)(5) / (2)(5) / (2)(5) ]1)Configuration example: 3-Stage Polarization Controller
Order format example: PCUA-15-S/F (15P/15Q/15H)(Configuration: λ:1550nm, Coupling module+ Polarizer + λ/4+ λ/2, Fiber: SMF, Connector: FC/SPC,)

2)Configuration example: 2-Stage Polarization Controller
Order format example: PCUB-13-S/SA (13Q/13H)(Configuration: λ:1310nm, Coupling module + λ/4+ λ/2, Fiber: SMF, Connector: SC/Angled PC)+Polarizer, λ/4, λ/2 Cassette
Order format: (1) - (2) - (5)Order format example: PCC-15-P (Polarizer Cassette, λ:1550nm)+Attenuator Cassette
Order format: PCC- A+Wavelength Tunable Filter Cassette*
Order format: PCC- F *Please refer to 23 pages.
+Power monitor Cassette*
Order format: PCC- 15 -M*Applied wavelength is form 1470nm to 1630nm.

(1) Model

PCUA: 3-Stage PCUB: 2-Stage PCUC: 1-Stage
PCMA: 0-Stage (Coupling module only for 3-stage)(2) Wavelength

15: 1550 nm 13: 1310 nm 10: 1060 nm 98: 980 nm 85: 850 nm
78: 780 nm 65: 650 nm 53: 530 nm 48: 480 nm B: Broadband(1260-1620nm)(3) Optical Fiber

S: SMF(4) OpticalConnector

F: FC/SPC(5) Cassette (PCC)

P: Polarizer Q: λ/4 Wave plate H: λ/2 Wave plate
A: Attenuator F: Wavelength Tunable Filter M: Power Monitor

D: DSF

P: PMF

S: SC/SPC

PCC: Cassette

M: MMF

FA: FC/Angled PC

SA: SC/Angled PC*1. Light sources need to be supplied for manufacturing in the case of wavelength zones with no preparedlight sources, such as 480 nm.
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Variations
Various types of polarization controllers are successfully developed to meet the needs of polarization control.
Non-cartridge type polarization controllers are also available.
Please refer to the following list for an introduction to some of the available variations.

- 5-Stage Cartridge Type> Features- Capability to contain up to 5 cartridges, insteadof 3 which is the limit for the standard type
- Free cartridge combination as the standard type
- Customizable for any wavelength range to be
applied- Positioner-Equipped Polarization Controller 1> Features- Used for direct excitation of polarization-controlled
light to an arbitrary fiber- Adjustment is needed in the case of fiber
attachment to an adapter part.
- Applicable adapters: SC FC MU and LC- No tools are needed to exchange SC and FC types.

- Positioner-Equipped Polarization Controller 2 (Rotating Polarization Plane Type)> Features- Used for direct excitation of linearly polarized lightto an arbitrary fiber in an arbitrary direction- Adjustment is needed in the case of fiber
attachment to an adapter part.
- Applicable adapters: SC FC MU and LC- No tools are needed to exchange SC and FC types.

- Small Polarization Controller

Built-In Polarizer Collimator

偏光子ｺﾘﾒｰﾀ内蔵PMF

λ/4 Plate with Rotation Mechanism

λ/2 Plate with Rotation Mechanism
PMF with Polarizer> Features- Small-sized and integrated with a bulk-type wave platefor embedded use- 2-Stage (Q-H or Q-H + Polarizer-Equipped PMF*)* Polarizers are fixed, aligning with the polarizationmaintaining axes of fibers.

λ/4 Plate with Rotation Mechanism
Polarizer with Rotation Mechanism

λ/2 Plate with Rotation Mechanism- 3-Stage (P-Q-H or Q-H-Q)- φ0.25 bare fibers and φ0.9 fibers are supported.

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