The General Photonics PolaFlex PSY-101 is a fiber optic polarization synthesizer, analyzer, and scrambler that generates, measures, and randomizes polarization states within optical fibers. The instrument delivers deterministic synthesis of arbitrary polarization states with high precision, integrating PolaDetect™ in-line polarimetry and PolaRite™ II/III polarization controllers for reset-free operation. It synthesizes polarization with adjustable angle and ellipticity, measures Stokes parameters and degree of polarization, and provides fast scrambling for depolarization applications. Insertion loss is 1.2 dB typical.
Technical Specifications
• Operating Wavelength: 1550 ± 50 nm
• Insertion Loss: 1.2 dB (typical)
• SOP Tracking Accuracy: 0.3°
• SOP Tracking Time: 2 ms (typical), 7 ms (maximum)
• Target SOP Resolution: 0.1°
• SOP Measurement Accuracy: ±1%
• Input Stokes Parameter Resolution: 0.01
• DOP Accuracy: ±2%
• Optical Power Accuracy: ±0.25 dB
• Operating Power Range: −15 dBm to 10 dBm
• Optical Power Damage Threshold: 300 mW
• Return Loss: 55 dB
• Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): <0.25 dB
• Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): <0.1 ps
• Power Supply: 100–120 VAC or 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C
• Storage Temperature: −20 °C to 60 °C
– Key Features
• Deterministic SOP and SOP trace generation
• Real-time polarization control with fast response
• SOP/DOP monitoring and characterization
• Polarization randomization with controlled statistics
• High sensitivity and resolution for precise state measurement
– Communication & Interfaces
• RS-232, USB 2.0, Ethernet connectivity
• Compact design for laboratory and field deployment
– Typical Applications
Telecommunications, optical research, fiber optic component testing, sensor systems, and RF photonics.
