The EXFO M9706 Fiber Optic Depolarizer eliminates polarization-dependent effects in optical systems, delivering stable, polarization-independent measurements across a wide range of light sources. This instrument mitigates measurement variability caused by polarization sensitivity, making it essential for characterizing coherent receivers, optical sensors, interferometric devices, and optical amplifiers where measurement repeatability is critical.
Technical Specifications
• Operating Wavelength: 980 nm ± 20 nm
• Fiber Type: Flexcor 1060
• Insertion Loss: 5 dB at 980 nm (typical)
• Degree of Polarization (DOP): 3% with LEDs (0.1 nm bandwidth); 10% with EXFO 2600 series Tunable Laser Sources
• Form Factor: Stand-alone unit or one-slot module for IQ-200 Optical Test System
– Key Features
• Compatible with low- and medium-coherence sources, high-power LEDs (SLDs), Fabry-Perot laser diodes, and DFB lasers
• Supports EXFO IQ-2600 and FLS-2600 families of erbium-doped tunable laser sources
• Multiple connector options available: APC/DIN 47256, APC/FC narrow key, APC/SC, APC/E-2000, and UPC/DIN 47256
• ISO 9001 certified manufacturing; FCC Part 15 compliant
– Typical Applications
• Testing coherent receivers
• Testing optical sensors and interferometric devices
• Characterizing WDM devices
• Testing optical amplifiers
• Advanced optical measurements requiring polarization independence
– Compatibility & Integration
The M9706 integrates into diverse optical testing setups as either a standalone instrument or embedded module within EXFO’s IQ-200 Optical Test System platform. Its depolarizing function improves measurement consistency and reduces polarization-induced variability across test configurations.
