POL1000 SERIESPOLARIZATION CONTROLLER
AND SCRAMBLERS P EC I F I C AT I O N S H E E T

AVA I L A B L E I N PX I
AVA I L A B L E I N M AT R I Q

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Quantifi Photonics’ POL 1000 Series enables
high-speed automated polarization control forpolarization dependent testing procedures.
Rotate or scramble the polarization of your signal with no need for manual adjustment of paddles or tension screws
using intuitive software, LabVIEW or comprehensive SCPI commands.
The POL 1000 Series can be integrated with our wide range of optical and electrical test modules to build complete
mixed-signal test platforms.

Preset or custom
scramble modes

Broad wavelength
coverage

Full remote control

Set the instrument to scramble
polarization with sinusoidal,
triangular, random, or manualmodes.

A single unit can be used forwavelengths from O-band, C-band,and L-band (1260nm to 1650nm).

The unit can be fully controlled
through standard SCPI
programming commands.

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Simple, intuitive
operation withCohesionUI™

Low insertion loss andback reflection

Control the instrument from your PCor mobile device. CohesionUI offersa sleek modern interface, crossdevice compatibility, customizableviews and remote network access.

The POL 1000 Series is implemented
with an all-fiber design which resultsin lower insertion loss, low backreflection, and low polarization
dependence loss.

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TA R G E T A P P L I C AT I O N Sz PDL measurement of DUT

z ICR parameter testingz Polarization selection

C H A N G I N G T H E P O L A R I Z AT I O NThe PoL-1001 contains three piezo-electric fibersqueezers that are oriented 45° from each other. By
applying individual control signals, each fiber squeezer
can cause the polarization to rotate in a plane that is
orthogonal to the other two squeezers.
By changing the settings of all three squeezers in this manner, the user can move any monochromatic input
polarization to anywhere on the Poincaré sphere. Below is an illustration of how each squeezer rotates a particularpoint on the Poincaré sphere in its own plane of rotation:

Figure 1: The #1 squeezer accepts a control
signal from 0 to 1. This allows approximately 720°
polarization adjustment along the rotation lines
shown above.

Figure 2: The #2 squeezer accepts a control
signal from 0 to 1. This allows approximately 675°
polarization adjustment along the rotation lines
shown above.

Figure 3: The #3 squeezer accepts a control
signal from 0 to 1. This allows approximately 540°
polarization adjustment along the rotation lines
shown above.

Figure 4: The Pol-1001 can also run in “scramble”
mode. In this mode, the Pol-1001 applies constantly
varying settings from 0 to 1 to the three squeezers
with selectable functions of sinusoidal, triangular,or random. The distribution approaches a random
coverage of the entire Poincaré sphere. The paths
shown above are an example of the movement ofthe polarization over ~800ms in a random manner.

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C H O O S E YO U R FO R M FACTO R

PX Ie – M O D U L A R

Our expanding range of PXIe optical test solutions
are used by customers in mixed-signal test andmeasurement systems, reducing complexity, lowering
the cost of test and accelerating time to market.
 Multi vendor, open standard with over 2500 PXI
modules available
 Advanced timing and synchronization capabilities
across instruments
 Low latency, high performance processing and fast
data throughput
 Design and build scalable, high channel count systems
 Small footprint and lower power consumption

M AT R I Q – C O M PACT & P O RTA B L E

The MATRIQ series provides the same high-performance
test capabilities of our PXIe modules in an compact
benchtop design. MATRIQ instruments are simple tosetup and easy to operate, making them the perfectchoice for your optical lab or test bench.
 Same performance and control as our PXIe modules
 Plug and play with USB or Ethernet connectivity
 Control via the web-based GUI, COHESIONUIor SCPI commands
 Compact and portable design saves benchtop space

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P O L T EC H N I C A L S P EC I F I C AT I O N S

PX I – M O D U L A R

130 mm215mm40mm

POL-1001-1-FC-PXIE

M AT R I Q – C O M PACT & P O RTA B L E

IP ad202mm53 mm

120mm

Power supplyVentilation fan
IP address LCD screen

Power button

POL-1001-1-FC-MTRQ
202mm53 mm

120mm

Power supply port

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USB type B port

Ethernet port

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General Specifications

PX I

M AT R I Q

Bus connection

PXIe

USB and Ethernet

FC/APC, FC/PC, SC/PC, SC/APCFC/APC, FC/PC, SC/PC, SC/APC

2-130 x 40 x 215 mm | 5.1 x 1.6 x 8.5 inches

53 x 120 x 202 mm | 2.1 x 4.7 x 8.0 inches~ 1 kg | ~2.2 lbs~ 1.1 kg | ~ 2.4 lbs

Storage temperature range-40 °C to 70 °C | -40 °F to 158 °F-40 °C to 70 °C | -40 °F to 158 °F

Operating temperature range

5 °C to 45 °C | 41 °F to 113 °F

5 °C to 45 °C | 41 °F to 113 °F

PX I

M AT R I Q

Optical connectors
Slot countDimensions (HxWxD)
WeightPower SpecificationsAC input voltage range

90 to 264 VAC

AC input current
AC frequency range
DC output voltage

1.3A (115Vac), 0.9A (230Vac)
47 to 63 Hz

Please refer to the latest PXI Express
Hardware Specifications published bythe PXI Systems Alliance.

12V

DC output current max

5.41A

Dimensions (LxWxH)

4.58 x 2.06 x 1.23” (116.3 x 52.4 x 31.3 mm)

Model Number

10 0 1

10 0 1

Number of channels

11

SMF-28

SMF-281260 to 1650 nm

1260 to 1650 nm

Damage power+ 25 dBm+ 25 dBm

Insertion loss2< 0.2 dB

< 0.2 dB

Return loss2> 65 dB> 65 dB

PDL2< 0.1 dB

< 0.1 dB

PMD

< 0.05 ps< 0.05 ps

Sinusoid, triangular, random, manual

Sinusoid, triangular, random, manual

10 Hz10 Hz

Fiber typeOperating wavelengths

Scramble modes
Max frequency of each waveplateNotes
1. Specifications are valid at 23 °C ± 3 °C.
2. Excluding connectors.

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POL - 1001 - 1 - XX - PXIEPOL - 1001 - 1 - XX - MTRQConnector type
FC = FC/PC
FA = FC/APC
SC = SC/PC
SA = SC/APC

WA R R A N T Y I N FO R M AT I O NThis product comes with a standard 1 year warranty.

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E X T E N D E D WA R R A N T I E S A N D C A L I B R AT I O N P L A N S

With an extended warranty and calibration plan you’ll
spend more time focused on your priorities and lesstime worrying about maintenance.
Your choice: add a3 or 5 year extended
warranty when you buy.

Guarantee performance

Lower cost of ownership

Peace of mind

Ensure your equipment is operating
at the best it can be for reliable andaccurate results.

Lock in savings and maximise yourtesting budget with a lower basecost of ownership.

Spend less time worrying aboutmaintenance and more ongenerating results.

C A L I B R AT I O N P L A N S FO R A D D I T I O N A L D I S C O U N TS

Order a calibration plan when purchasing your Quantifi
Photonics instruments and get additional discounts.
10% DiscountOn calibrations ordered at thetime of purchase.

25% Discount

Add on an extended warranty
and receive a 25% discount oncalibrations.

Over time and with regular use, all optical parts and connectors require re-calibration and maintenance toguarantee accurate and reliable performance. We recommend Quantifi Photonics optical instruments are recalibrated every 12 months. With an instrument calibration performed by Quantifi Photonics technicians you receive:z Comprehensive calibration to factory specificationsz End-to-end inspection to ensure all instrument
functions are working and connectors are cleanz Firmware, software and documentation updatesz Certificate of calibration which includes detailed test
results

How to do I secure my extended warranty orcalibration plan?
Contact your Quantifi Photonics sales representative or email sales@quantifiphotonics.com
Extended warranties and calibration plans must be ordered at the time of purchase and are available only for Quantifi Photonics’ products. The
25% calibration discount only applies to calibrations while the product is covered by the extended warranty period.
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C ATA LO G U E

Our portfolio of optical & electro-optical test modules
is rapidly expanding to meet a wide range of customer
requirements and applications.
Fixed Wavelength
Laser Sources

Swept, Tunable Continuous
Wave Laser

Highly customizable DFB orFP laser sources available ina wide range of wavelengths
and powers. Models support
SMF, MMF and PMF.

Swept, tunable continuous wave(CW) laser source with 0.01 dB
power stability and 400 nm/s
high-speed scan rate for R&D
and production testing.

Erbium-Doped FiberAmplifier (EDFA)

Variable Optical
Attenuator (VOA)High power Erbium-Doped
Fiber Amplifier for signal
power amplification in C andL bands with various control
modes, including automatic
gain control.

Fast attenuation speed with
low insertion loss and built-in
power monitoring. Operates in
fixed attenuation or constant
output power modes. Models
support SMF, MMF and PMF
connector types.

Polarization Controller &Scrambler

Optical-to-Electrical
Converter

Optical Switch

High-speed automatedpolarization control with broad
wavelength coverage from
1260nm to 1650nm, low insertion
loss and back reﬂection. Fullremote control via intuitive GUI,LabVIEW or SCPI.

High bandwidth, broadband
O-to-E converter. Available
in a range of configurations;choose from 1 or 2 channels,
AC or DC coupling andvarious conversion gain andoperating wavelength ranges.

Optical Spectrum
Analyzer (OSA)

Optical Power Meters

Tunable Laser Sources
Versatile telecom laser sources
with full tunability across Cor L bands. Narrow 100 kHz
linewidth, up to 16.5 dBm ofpower, optional whisper modeto disable frequency dither.

Superluminescent Diode
Broadband Light Source
Super-luminescent LED lightsource with high output power,large bandwidth and low
spectral ripple and variouswavelengths.

Proven reliability and fastswitching time. Wide variety
of switch onfigurations: 1x4,1x16, 16x16 and more. Models
support SMF, MMF and PMF.

Bit Error Rate Tester(BERT)

Low cost, spectral
measurement in a compact
module with built-in analysis
for: SMSR, OSNR & spectral
width. Targeted wavelengths for
specific applications in O band,C band & L band.

Fast terminating or inline
monitoring of optical signal
power from -60 to +10
dBm across 750 – 1700 nm
wavelengths. Model withlogarithmic analog output for
applications such as silicon
photonics fiber alignment.

Photonic Doppler
Velocimeter (PDV)

Passive Component
Integration

Passive Component
StoragePurpose-built module for
Photonic Doppler Velocimetry(PDV). A circulator, two VOAs
and a passive coupler all built
into one compact module.

Integrate passive opticalcomponents of your choicesuch as WDM couplers,splitters, band-pass filters, PM
beamsplitters and circulators.
Models support SMF, MMFand PMF.

Protect and store your own
passive fiber optic components
such as splitters, connector
adaptor patchcords, WDM
couplers, and isolators in one
handy module.

PX I – M O D U L A R SYST E M

2, 4 or 8-channel Pulse Pattern
Generator and Error Detector
at rates up to 29 Gbps forthe design, characterizationand production of opticaltransceivers and optoelectrical components.

M AT R I Q – C O M PACT B E N C H TO P

See our website for more details

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Quantifi Photonics is transforming the world of photonics test andmeasurement. Our portfolio of optical and electrical test instruments is
rapidly expanding to meet the needs of engineers and scientists around theglobe. From enabling ground-breaking experiments to driving highly efficient
production testing, you’ll find us working with customers to solve complex
problems with experience and innovation.

To find out more, get in touch with us today.
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