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Connectivity
INC.
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MEMS VOA
A total fiber cable solution provider for data center, testing labs and enterprise networking companies.

20.5 x Φ5.3 mm

Description
N2’s MEMS VOA is designed for applications of power control in EDFA and WDM modules. The product includes a reliable MEMS VOA chip with rapid response time and low power consumption.
N2’s patent technology – WDL compensation provides superior WDL performance and its compact package design assures of reliable product quality that fully complies with Telcordia GR-1221 Qualification.
Feature
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Rapid response time
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Low power consumption
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Ultra low WDL: WDL<0.3dB in 20dB attenuation range, 40nm bandwidth
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Full band compensation: WDL@20dB att. <0.2dB in C+L band

Application
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Power management in optical networks
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Gain-tilt control in EDFA
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Channel equalization in WDM module
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Receiver protection and switching
Specification
6
45
0.1
1.2
0.7
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
30
0.8
Normally on / Normally off
Power Consumption
DC Driving Voltage
Response Time
Repeatability
TDL @ Att = 10 dB ~ 20 dB
TDL @ Att = 0 dB ~ 10 dB
WDL @ Att = 10 dB ~ 20 dB
WDL @ Att = 0 dB ~10 dB
PDL @ Att = 10 dB ~ 20 dB
PDL @ Att = 0 dB ~ 10 dB
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C-band / L-band
nm
Insertion Loss
Attenuation Characteristic
Operating Wavelength
Parameter
Unit
Reflective Mirror Type VOA
Attenuation Range
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Max.
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
dB
ms
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Return Loss
Max.
mW
2
1
Highlight

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Insertion Loss vs. Wavelength
*WDL@20dB

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WDL vs. Attenuation
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