The EXFO IQ-5523-ST-89 PMD Analyzer is a precision instrument for measuring Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD) and related optical parameters in fiber and component characterization. It delivers high-accuracy PMD assessments critical for signal integrity validation in high-speed optical transmission systems, operating across laboratory and production environments.
Technical Specifications
PMD Measurement Range
• 0.05 ps to 35 ps at 1550 nm
• 0.06 ps to 35 ps at 1310 nm
• Extended range option: 0.05 ps to 200 ps
• Can measure PMD of 0 ps; calculated values below 0.1 ps and interpolated values above 115 ps are possible
Measurement Performance
• Measurement speed: typically under 15 seconds for complete PMD diagnosis (some models achieve 5 seconds)
• Measurement method: Interferometric, per TIA/IEC standard FOTP-124
• Accuracy: deviation from linearity with 95% (2σ) confidence for birefringent fiber, referenced to EXFO standards
Physical Characteristics
• Dimensions: 12 × 7.5 × 26.2 cm (4 3/4 × 3 × 10 1/3 in)
• Operating temperature: −40°C to 50°C (−40°F to 122°F)
• Relative humidity: 0 to 80% non-condensing
Optical Wavelengths
• Primary: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
• Additional bands tested: 1625 nm
– Key Features
• Windows-compatible software for fast PMD calculation and statistical analysis
• Direct on-screen PMD distribution visualization
• PMD coefficient calculation representing PMD as a function of link length
• Measurement annotation, table building, and result recording capabilities
• Intuitive interface requiring minimal operator training
– Typical Applications
• High-speed transmission system signal quality assessment
• Fiber PMD characterization and component performance evaluation
• PMD impact analysis on optical network signal integrity
• Production and laboratory optical parameter validation
– Compatibility & Integration
Standards Compliance
• ITU G.650.3 fiber testing standard
• FOTP-243, FOTP-175B, and FOTP-124 standards
Integration
• Compatible with EXFO IQ-200 Optical Test System via IQ-203 Control Unit for multi-module configurations
• Compatible light sources: EXFO M2100 Broadband Light Source, FLS-110P Optical Source
