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630 Series Singlemode Fixed Fiber Attenuator

ARIA's singlemode fixed fiber optic attenuators are fused-biconic-taper products with excellent operational stability. Manufactured on a highly automated fiber coupler workstation. These fixed in-line fiber attenuators have excellent repeatability and uniformity. They are ideal for CATV systems, telecommunications, signal processing, sensor systems and laboratory use.


Features

  • Precise attenuation values
  • Environmentally stable and reliable
  • Small size for miniaturized systems
  • Excellent return loss

Applications

  • Telecommunications
  • CATV
  • Subscriber loop
  • Fiber-to-the-home
  • Test equipment
  • Optical fiber sensors
  • Source distribution


Specifications

Parameter
Allowable Variation
Operating Wavelength (nm)
1550, 1310, 980* or 850*
Attenuation Range (dB)
3~30
Attenuation Variation (dB) <15dB
+0.5
>15dB
+1
Band Width (nm) Narrow Band
+10
Wide Band
+40
Return Loss
55
Operating Temperature (C)
-40 to +85**
Storage Temperature (C)
-40 to +85
Packaging (mm)
S:3(Ø)x54(L)
L:3Øx60(L)
C:3Øx12(W)x10(H)

**Narrow Band only **:-20 to +70C for 3mm cable


E
nvironmental Reliability Tests

  • Comply with Telcordia requirement GR-910-CORE
    Optical characteristics
  • Water Immersion Test: 43C, pH=5.5, 7 days
  • Vibration Test: 55 Hz random , 1.55mm amplitude for 2 hours
  • Flex Test: 0.5 or 2lb load, 100 cycles
  • Twist Test: 1.1, 1.65 or 3 lb load 10 cycles
  • Side Pull: 0.55 or 2.75 lb load, 90 degree angle, active
  • Cable Retention: 1 lb, 1.54 lb or 4.4 lb load, for 1 min
  • Durability: 200 cyc., 3 ft, 4.5 ft, 6 ft per GR-326
  • Impact Test: 6 ft drop, 8 cycles, 3 axes

 

Ordering Information

Build a part number by selecting from the options in the chart below. Each option has a code.

Code/Option
630
xx
xx
x
xx
xx
xx
Wavelength
15:1550
13:1310
09:980
08:850              
35:1310/1550
XX:Other
Attenuation
03:3dB
05:3dB
07:3dB              
10:3dB              
15:3dB              
20:3dB              
25:3dB              
30:3dB              
Bandwidth

N: Narrow Band

W: Wide Band
D: Dual Band
Fiber & Package
01:250u bare fiber, stainless steel tube
02:900u loose tube fiber, stainless steel tube    
03:3mm cabled fiber, ruggedized case    
04:250u bare fiber, ruggedized case
05:900u loose tube fiber, ruggedized case
Tail Length              
05:0.5m              
10:1.0m              
15:1.5m              
20:2.0m              
Connectors              
LC:LC/PC              
SC:SC/PC              
FA:FC/APC              
SA:SC/APC              
ST:ST/PC              
0:None              
Other              


ARIA PN Example:630-13-03-N-C-10-00
3 dB SM narrow band attenuator for 1310 nm light, cased 3mm cable without connectors, tail length 1 meter)

 

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