The JDS Uniphase mORL-A13500 MBID-M100-MFA is an Insertion Loss (IL) and Optical Return Loss (ORL) measurement module for high-precision characterization of optical components and network infrastructure. Built for the VIAVI MAP-Series platform, it delivers bidirectional testing across single-mode and multimode fiber types with dual or quad wavelength configurations. The module combines IL resolution to 0.001 dB with ORL dynamic range up to 80 dB, enabling rapid measurement of fiber jumpers as short as 70 cm in approximately 6 seconds. Time-domain ORL technology eliminates manual mandrel terminations, reducing test time while maintaining accuracy across production, qualification, and R&D environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Measurement Parameters:** Insertion Loss (IL), Optical Return Loss (ORL), component length
• **Fiber Support:** Single-mode 9/125 µm; multimode 50 µm (OM2/OM3/OM4) and 62.5 µm (OM1)
• **Wavelengths:** Dual configuration at 1310 nm and 1550 nm; quad configuration at 1310 nm, 1490 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm
• **Connector:** FC/APC
• **Insertion Loss Resolution:** 0.001 dB
• **IL Stability:** ±0.02 dB (monitored launch power)
• **ORL Dynamic Range:** Up to 80 dB
• **ORL Display Resolution:** 0.01 dB
• **ORL Repeatability (SM):** ±0.1 dB (-30 to 65 dB)
• **ORL Accuracy (SM):** ±1.0 dB (-30 to 70 dB)
• **ORL Repeatability (MM):** ±0.2 dB (-15 to 60 dB)
• **ORL Accuracy (MM):** ±1.8 dB (-15 to 20 dB)
• **Minimum Measurable Length:** 70 cm for reflections > 40 dB
• **Initialization Time:** Less than 4 seconds
• **Measurement Speed:** 6 seconds for two wavelengths (single-mode 70 cm jumper)
• **Module Dimensions:** 4.06 cm W × 13.26 cm H × 37.03 cm D
• **Weight:** 1.2 kg
## Key Features
• Integrated bidirectional testing capability
• Mandrel-free ORL measurement reduces manual handling
• LED mode option for multimode reduces speckle effects
• Power meter-based IL method
## Typical Applications
• Optical component characterization
• Fiber network qualification and validation
• Production testing of passive optical components
• Research and development validation
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed for VIAVI MAP-Series platforms including MAP-200 and MAP-300.
