The JDS Uniphase HA97E+10KSU1 is a programmable optical attenuator for precise control of optical power across telecommunications and laboratory environments. It delivers attenuation up to 100 dB with 0.01 dB resolution and ±0.03 dB typical accuracy, making it suitable for power meter calibration, BER testing, and EDFA characterization. The unit accepts front-panel keypad control, GPIB, and RS232 commands via SCPI/HP8156A-compatible protocol. SC/APC connectors provide optical interfacing, with optional internal couplers (10/90, 50/50, 2/98, 30/70) and 1:2 switch capability for multi-port applications.
## Technical Specifications
• **Wavelength Range:** 1200 nm to 1700 nm (standard); 750 nm to 1700 nm (wide range with 60 dB maximum attenuation)
• **Attenuation Range:** Up to 100 dB (60 dB for wide wavelength option)
• **Attenuation Resolution:** 0.01 dB nominal
• **Attenuation Accuracy:** ±0.03 dB typical; ±0.1 dB maximum at constant temperature, wavelength, and polarization after 30-minute warm-up
• **Repeatability:** ±0.005 dB typical; ±0.01 dB maximum
• **Insertion Loss:** Typically 2.5 dB (including connectors)
• **Return Loss:** >60 dB (analog)
• **Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL):** 0.03 dB typical; 0.08 dB maximum
• **Maximum Input Power:** 200 mW
• **Change Rate:** ≤2.5 seconds (0 to 100 dB)
• **Beam Block Attenuation:** >110 dB
• **Beam Block Speed:** <20 ms
• **Discrete Internal Optical Reflections:** Better than 60 dB
## Key Features
• Single-mode 9/125 µm fiber compatibility
• Minimized cavity effects and spectral ripple
• Low wavelength dependence (<±0.05 dB over 1530–1625 nm)
• Front-panel SC/APC bulkhead connectors
• 5 V driver key for external or internal switch control
## Typical Applications
• Optical power meter linearity calibration
• Bit error rate (BER) testing
• Analog transmission characterization
• EDFA output power analysis
• Fiber optic link loss simulation
• Multichannel AM system evaluation
## Compatibility & Integration
Optional couplers and switches integrate directly into the attenuator, providing output taps or access to dual inputs/outputs without external hardware. SCPI command compatibility simplifies integration into existing automated test environments.
