The JDS Uniphase MTAS7+1001FA1 is a programmable optical attenuator cassette for the MTA 300 platform, delivering greater than 60 dB attenuation range with precise optical power control across communication and test applications. Built on etalon-free individual attenuator architecture, this module minimizes signal distortion while maintaining low polarization dependent loss (PDL) and return loss for reliable performance in demanding measurement environments.
The cassette integrates dual control pathways: direct manipulation via front panel keypad for immediate adjustments, or remote operation through GPIB interface with SCSI-compatible command syntax. LabVIEW driver support accelerates deployment in automated test frameworks and reduces integration overhead for systems engineers building complex optical characterization benches.
## Technical Specifications
• Attenuation range: Greater than 60 dB
• Attenuator type: Programmable optical cassette module
• Polarization dependent loss: Low
• Return loss: Low
• Distortion: Minimized through etalon-free design
## Key Features
• Etalon-free individual attenuators reduce signal distortion and spectral artifacts
• Low PDL and return loss preserve signal integrity across polarization states
• Dual control interface—front panel keypad and GPIB remote—supports both manual and automated workflows
• SCPI command compatibility enables vendor-neutral integration
• LabVIEW driver availability simplifies automated test system development
## Typical Applications
• Optical communication system characterization
• Optical test and measurement
• Laboratory research and signal conditioning
• Dynamic optical power management in multi-instrument test setups
## Compatibility & Integration
• Form factor: MTA 300 chassis cassette module
• Remote interface: GPIB
• Command language: SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
• Software drivers: LabVIEW available
