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1100 SERIESFAST POLARIZATIONSCRAMBLERS P EC I F I C AT I O N S H E E T

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The POL-110X Series of instruments are solid-state
optical polarization scramblers. The scramblers are
implemented with three solid state electro-opticalphase retarders oriented 45 degrees to one anotherwhich are internally driven automatically at highfrequency.
Each retarder is driven at a high enough frequency in a random matter relative to each other such that it converts
any input state of the polarization in the input fiber to a random number of states evenly covering all states
represented on the Poincaré sphere on the output fiber.

High optical power
handling

Broad wavelength
coverage

Full remote control

The de-polarizer is capable ofhandling up to 500 mW of opticalpower (+27 dBm).

The Pol 110X series are offered in avariety of models to cover 1064 nm,
1310 nm, and 1550 nm wavelength
regions.

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

ILSimple, intuitive
operation withCOHESIONUI™

Low insertion loss andback reflection

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

The Pol 110X series offers
exceptionally low insertion loss
(typically <1 dB) so you retain moresignal for better measurements.

High-speed scrambling
With 18 Mega-radian per second,the depolarizer quickly scrambles
the incoming signal over the entire
Poincaré Sphere quickly and evenly
enabling quicker power meter
averaging measurements.

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z Optical Polarization Mux/DeMux testingz PMD tolerance testing of transceiversz Coherent detection testingz Detector/Receiver/Power measurement calibrationz Polarization Dependent Lossz Power combiningz Optical Polarization Modal Dispersion (PMD)
compensation

S C R A M B L I N G T H E P O L A R I Z AT I O N

The Depolarizer operates by taking in any polarization
condition and then rapidly scrambling the polarization
using three solid state retarder plates.
The polarization is scrambled at a high rate (18 Mega Radians per second) such that it is the equivalent of making
close to 3 million rotations in random directions around the Poincaré Sphere (which represents the state ofpolarization, i.e SOP).
The scrambling is fast enough that any instrument making optical measurements with a relatively slow integration
time (such as optical power meters, optical spectrum analyzers etc) will effectively have so many random states ofpolarization over the Poincaré presented in the duration the measurement takes place that it provides an evenly
distributed state of polarization with regards to the measuring instrument.

Figure 1:
Example of a linearly polarized input

Figure 2:
While being scrambled, the state of polarization moves
around the Poincaré sphere randomly with over three
million complete rotations per second.

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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 solutionsare used by customers in mixed-signal test andmeasurement systems, reducing complexity, lowering
the cost of test and accelerating time to market.
z Multi vendor, open standard with over 2500 PXI
modules available
z Advanced timing and synchronization capabilities
across instrumentsz Low latency, high performance processing and fast
data throughput
z Design and build scalable, high channel count systems
z 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.
z Same performance and control as our PXIe modulesz Plug and play with USB or Ethernet connectivity
z Control via the web-based GUI, COHESIONUIor SCPI commandsz Compact and portable design saves benchtop space

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PX I – M O D U L A R

130 mm215mm40mm

POL-1102-1-FC-PXIE

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

IP addr

202mm53 mm

120mm

Power supply poVentilation fan
IP address LCD screen

Power button

POL-1102-1-FC-MTRQ
202mm

53 mm

120mm

Power supply port

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USB type B port

Ethernet port

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General Specifications

PX IM AT R I QBus connectionPXIe

USB and Ethernet

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

FC/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 Specifications
AC input voltage range

90 to 264 VAC

AC input current

1.3A (115Vac), 0.9A (230Vac)

AC frequency range

47 to 63 Hz

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

DC output voltage

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

110 2110 2

Number of channels

11

SMF-28

SMF-28Operating wavelengths

1260 nm to 1360 nm

1260 nm to 1360 nm

Insertion loss2< 1.7 dB (1.0 dB Typical)< 1.7 dB (1.0 dB Typical)

Return loss2> 45 dB> 45 dB< 0.3 dB (0.1 dB Typical)< 0.3 dB (0.1 dB Typical)< 5 % (2 % Typical)< 5 % (2 % Typical)

Scrambling speed

18 Mrad/sec

18 Mrad/sec

Warm-up time

20 minutes

20 minutes

External trigger

Yes

Yes

Replaceable bulkheads

NoNo

Fiber type

PDL2
Degree of polarization (1 ms integration time)

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Model Number

110 3110 3

Number of channels

11

SMF-28

SMF-28Operating wavelengths1450 nm to 1650 nm

1450 nm to 1650 nm

Insertion loss2< 1.7 dB (1.0 dB Typical)< 1.7 dB (1.0 dB Typical)

Return loss2> 45 dB> 45 dB< 0.3 dB (0.1 dB Typical)< 0.3 dB (0.1 dB Typical)< 5 % (2 % Typical)< 5 % (2 % Typical)

Scrambling speed

18 Mrad/sec

18 Mrad/sec

Warm-up time

20 minutes

20 minutes

External trigger

YesYesReplaceable bulkheads

NoNo

Fiber typePDL2Degree of polarization (1 ms integration time)

Notes
1. Specifications are valid at 23 °C ± 3 °C.
2. Excluding connectors.

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Model number
1102 = 1260 nm to 1360 nm wavelength range
1103 = 1450 nm to 1650 nm wavelength range

Connector type
FC = FC/PC
FA = FC/APC
SC = SC/PC
SA = SC/APC
Number of channels
1 = 1 channel

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 on
generating 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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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 Fiber
Amplifier (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 mode
to disable frequency dither.

Superluminescent DiodeBroadband Light Source
Super-luminescent LED lightsource with high output power,large bandwidth and low
spectral ripple and various
wavelengths.

Proven reliability and fastswitching time. Wide varietyof 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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