The Polarization Maintaining Tap Coupler is a polarization maintaining coupler which splits the light from the input PM fiber into two output PM fibers. The state of polarization can be aligned either with the slow axis or the fast axis of the PM fibers. The rugged stainless steel package is designed for high optical performance and stability. This compact device offers low excess insertion loss, low back reflection, and high extinction ratio. Split ratios from 1 to 50% are available.
This PM tap coupler is made of separate light crystals; the output port of light is different from the PM Filter Coupler. And its coupling ratio is more accurate, can handle higher power than PM filter coupler.
The PM Tap Coupler can be used to split high power linearly polarized light into multiple paths without perturbing the line are state of polarization (SOP).It can also be used as a power tap to monitor signal power in a PM fiber system without disturbing the linear SOP of light propagating in the PM fiber. Applications include PM fiber interferometers, power sharing in polarization sensitive systems, and signal monitoring in PM fiber systems.
If you do not see a standard PM Tap Coupler that meets your needs, we welcome the opportunity to review your desired specification and quote a custom PM Tap Coupler. Requests for custom fiber pigtails, different wavelengths, tap Ratio and handling power of operation or other specific needs will be readily addressed.
| Features | Applications |
| · Low Insertion Loss
· High Extinction Ratio · Compact In-Line Package · High Stability and Reliability |
· Fiber Optic Instruments
· Fiber Sensors · Coherent Detecting · Research |
Performance Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Values | ||||||||
| Configuration | – | 1×2 | 2×2 | 1×2 | 2×2 | 1×2 | 2×2 | |||
| Center Wavelength | nm | 1030, 1064 | 1310, 1550 | 1940, 2000,2050 | ||||||
| Operating Wavelength Range | nm | ±20 | ±40 | ±40 | ||||||
| Tap Coupling Ratio | % | 1±0.2%, 2±0.4%, 4±0.8%, 5±1.0%, 10%, 20% and 50% | ||||||||
| Max. Insertion Loss | dB | IL related to CR | ||||||||
| Max. Excess Lose | dB | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | |||
| Uniformity(Only for 50/50) | dB | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | |||
| Mini. Extinction Ratio | Type F(Fast axis blocked) | dB | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | ||
| Return Loss | dB | ≤50 | ||||||||
| Max. Power Handling | W | 0.5, 1, 2, 5,10, 20 | ||||||||
| Max. Tensile Load | N | 5 | ||||||||
| Fiber Type | – | HI1060 or PM980 Panda fiber for tap port
PM980 Panda fiber for input & output ports |
SMF-28e or PM Panda fiber for tap port
PM Panda fiber for input & output ports |
SMF-28e or PM1550 or PM1950 fiber for tap port
PM1550 or PM1950 fiber for input & output ports |
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| Operating Temperature | ℃ | -5 to +70 | ||||||||
| Storage Temperature | ℃ | -40 to +85 | ||||||||
| Package Dimensions | mm | Ø5.5 x L35 | ||||||||
- above specifications are for device without connector. All parameters are tested at room temperature.
- If tap port coupling ratio is ≤ 5%, ER will be 2dB lower; for ≤1% tap port, ER is out of concern.
- For devices with connectors, IL will be 0.3dB higher, RL will be 5dB lower and ER will be 2dB lower. The default connector key is aligned to slow axis. Power transmits through the connector less than 2W.
- For >10W high power applications, we will use heat sink package, contact OPC PHOTONICS for details.
- If there is pulse application, please be sure to inform us of pulse energy and peak power.
Package Dimensions
Order information P/N: PMTC-①-②-③-④-⑤-⑥-⑦-⑧-⑨
When you inquire, please provide the correct P/N number according to our ordering information, and attach the appropriate description would be better. If need any connector, we do not recommend choosing a 250μm bare fiber pigtail.
| ① | ② | ③ | ④ | ⑤ | ⑥ | ⑦ | ⑧ | ⑨ |
| Port | Operating Wavelength | Power Handling | Axis Alignment | Coupling Ratio | Fiber Type for Tap Port | Pigtails Diameter | Fiber Length | Connector |
| 102:1×2
202:2×2 |
30:1030nm
64:1064nm 13:1310nm 15:1550nm 1940:1940nm 2000:2000nm 2050:2050nm XX: Others |
L:<0.5W
1:1W 2:2W |
F: Fast axis blocked | 50:50/50
40:40/60 30:30/70 20:20/80 10:10/90 05:5/95 02:2/98 01:1/99 XX: Others |
0:SM Fiber
1: PM Panda fiber X:Others |
25:250μm bare fiber
90:900μm Loose Tube XX: Others |
08:0.8m
10:1.0m XX: Others |
00:None
FP: FC/PC FA: FC/APC SA: SC/APC LP: LC/PC LA: LC/APC XX: Others |
Part Number Example #1: PMTC-102-30-2-F-50-1-25-10-00
Description: 1030nm Polarization Maintaining Tap Coupler 1×2, – 2W, Fast axis blocked, 50:50 coupling ratio, 1.0m PM Panda Fiber with bare fiber and no connectors at all ports.
Part Number Example #2: PMTC-202-2000-L-F-50-P19-90-10-FA
Description: 2000nm Polarization Maintaining Tap Coupler 2×2 – 0.5W, Fast axis blocking ,50:50 coupling ratio, 1.0m PM1950 Panda Fiber with 0.9mm OD loose tube, and FC/APC connectors at all ports.
Ordering Information for Custom Parts
If you need to customize other specifications, please provide detailed description for your requirement.
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