The Dicon PM-1×8-13-15-9-FC is a polarization-maintaining fiber optic splitter that distributes a single input optical signal across eight independent output ports while preserving polarization state. This 1×8 configuration operates at dual wavelengths (1310 nm and 1550 nm), making it suitable for telecommunications and fiber-optic sensing systems requiring polarization integrity. The device uses FC connectors for optical interfacing.
## Technical Specifications
• **Configuration:** 1×8 splitter
• **Wavelengths:** 1310 nm and 1550 nm
• **Fiber Type:** Polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber
• **Connectors:** FC
• **Insertion Loss:** Typically 0.4 dB to 0.6 dB; maximum 0.7 dB to 1.0 dB
• **Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER):** ≥18.0 dB
• **Back Reflection:** Typically −50 dB to −55 dB maximum
• **Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL):** 0.05 dB to 0.10 dB maximum
• **Optical Power Handling:** Up to 300 mW to 500 mW maximum
• **Operating Temperature:** 0°C to +70°C
• **Storage Temperature:** −40°C to +85°C
## Key Features
• Maintains input polarization across all eight output paths
• Low insertion loss across operating wavelength bands
• Excellent polarization extinction ratio for sensing and coherent systems
• Minimal polarization-dependent loss
• High optical power handling capability
• FC connector interface for direct integration into optical networks
## Typical Applications
• Fiber-optic gyroscope and interferometric sensor systems
• Coherent optical communications
• Polarization-sensitive measurement systems
• Multi-channel PM fiber networks
• Dual-band telecommunications systems
## Compatibility & Integration
The PM-1×8-13-15-9-FC integrates with standard optical benches and systems using FC-terminated components. Its polarization-maintaining fiber ensures compatibility with PM-based optical systems requiring wavelength operation at 1310 nm and 1550 nm bands.
