Fiber Pigtailed Free Space Interferometer - MZI-0010 pages
Preliminary Specifications:
1060, 1310, 1550 nm
Wavelength Range
± 70 nm
Zero-cross Spacing
5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 GHz, user selectable
Zero-cross Spacing Tolerance
1%
Detector Responsivity
> 0.8 V/W
Overall Responsivity Per Channel
> 0.5 V/W
Detector Rise/Fall Time
0.3 ns with 50 Ω load
Detector Capacitance
0.7 pf
Return Loss
55 dB
Polarization Dependent Response
< 0.5 dB
Input Fiber
SMF-28 or Flexcore 1060 with 900 µm buffer
Optical Connectors
FC/APC or FC/PC, specify
Operating Temperature
-10 ~ 70 °C
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 75 °C
Dimensions
2.11” (L) x 1.1” (W) x 0.37” (H)
SPECIAL POLARIZATION
COMPONENTS
Center Wavelengths1
INSTRUMENTS
The MZI-001 is a fiber pigtailed compact Mach-Zehnder interferometer, based on freespace optics, for detecting changes in optical frequency. The device comes with two
fast photodetectors for the balanced detection of the two complementary outputs of the
interferometer. The free spectral range or zero-cross spacing of the device is accurately
defined to within 1%, a clear advantage over the all-fiber approach. In addition, the
zero-cross spacing can be selected from 5 GHz to as high as 50 GHz when ordering, making
it flexible for system integration. Finally, the MZI-001’s free-space optical design eliminates the
polarization sensitivity commonly associated with all-fiber interferometers. The MZI-001 is ideal for applications in wavelength-swept
light sources for determining their instantaneous frequencies, in OCT systems as a frequency clock for system triggering, in fiber
sensors for detecting sensing signal spectral drift, and in coherent communication systems for detecting frequency drifts of the lasers.
POLARIZATION
MANAGEMENT MODULES
Fiber Pigtailed Free Space Interferometer – MZI-001
TIMING/DELAY
MANAGEMENT MODULES
OCT Accessories
. Compact size
. Accurate free spectral range
. Temperature stable
. Polarization insensitive
. Fine optical frequency spacing
. Balanced photodetectors
Mechanical Dimensions:
Applications:
. Wavelength swept light source
. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
. Fiber optic sensor
. Test & measurement
. Spectrum analysis
Tech Info:t
. Coherent detection systems
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Ordering Information:
MZI — 001 —
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APPLICATION
GUIDE
Features:
ACCESSORIES
Note:
1. Specifications in this table are given for 1550 nm operation. Performance at 1060 nm may be slightly different.
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Connector Type:
FC/PC, FC/APC or
NC = no connectors
FAQS
Wavelength: Zero-Cross Spacing
10=1060 nm See options above
13=1310 nm
15=1550 nm
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