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Products & Technology : WaveEssentialsTM: 3 Port Circulator, 3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator, and 3 Port Polarization Maintaining Circulator
WaveEssentials 3 Port Circulator
3-Port Polarization Independent Circulator
Contents:
Download Data Sheet of 3 Port Circulator
Download Data Sheet of 3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator
Download Data Sheet of 3 Port Polarization Maintaining CirculatorPDF Icon
Features & Benefits
  • Low Insertion Loss
  • Wide Band, High Isolation
  • Low PDL
  • Compact In-line Package
  • High Stability and Reliability
  • Epoxy Free Optical Path
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Applications
  • DWDM & OADM Networks
  • Fiber Amplifier
  • Fiber Dispersion Compensation
  • Optical Amplifier
  • Metro Area Network 
  • Wavelength Add/Drop
  • Dispersion Compensation
  • Bi-Directional Communication
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Figure 1: Specifications of 3 Port Circulator

Parameters O Band C Band L Band C + L Band Unit
P A P A P A P A
Wavelength 1290 - 1330 1530 - 1570 1565 - 1610 1530 - 1610 nm
Isolation ≥ 40 ≥ 35 ≥ 40 ≥ 35 ≥ 40 ≥ 35 ≥ 35 ≥ 35 dB
Insertion Loss ≤ 0.8 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.8 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.8 ≤ 1.0 ≤ 0.8 ≤ 1.0 dB
PDL ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.15 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.15 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.15 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.15 dB
PMD ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ≤ 0.1 ps
Directivity ≥ 50 dB
Return Loss ≥ 50 dB
Max Power Handling 500 dB
Operating Temperature 0 to 65 °C
Storage Temperature -40 to 85 °C
Fiber Type Corning SMF-28
Package Dimension Φ5.5 x 50 mm
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Figure 2: Specifications of 3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator

ParametersP GradeA GradeUnit
ConfigurationPort 1 to Port2 to Port3
Operating Wavelength1310±20 or 1550±20nm
Insertion Loss0.6 (Typical)0.8 (Typical)nm
0.8 (Maximum)1.0 (Maximum)
Channel Peak Isolation50dB
Channel Minimum Isolation40dB
PDL≤ 15dB
Channel Crosstalk≥ 50dB
Return Loss≥ 55dB
Polarization Mode Dispersion≤ 0.10ps
Optical Power Handling300mW
Operating Temperature-5 to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40 to 85°C
Fiber TypeSMF-28 on port1 and 2, port3
Package DimensionΦ5.5 x L60mm
  1. Specifications may change without notice.
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Figure 3: Specifications of 3 Port Polarization Maintaining Circulator

ParametersP GradeA GradeUnit
ConfigurationPort 1 to Port2 to Port3
Operating Wavelength1310±20 or 1550±20nm
Insertion Loss0.6 (Typical)0.8 (Typical)nm
0.8 (Maximum)1.0 (Maximum)
Channel Peak Isolation40dB
Channel Typical Isolation30dB
Channel Minimum Isolation25dB
Extinction Ratio20 (Minimum)dB
25 (Typical)dB
Directivity≥ 50dB
Return Loss≥ 55dB
Power Handling300mW
Direction of incident polarizationSlow axis
Operating Temperature-5 to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40 to 85°C
Fiber TypePM on port1 and 2, SMF-28 or PM on port3
Package DimensionΦ5.5 x L60mm

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Figure 4: Mechanical Dimension Drawing of 3 Port Circulator

Mechanical Dimension Drawing
Product Group
Wavelength
l
Grade Pig-Tail Type Fiber Length Connectors Custom
____- __- _ _- __- _- __
03=1310nm
05=1550nm
06=1600nm
P=Premium
A=Grade A
0=Bare Fiber
1=900μm Loose Tube
10=1.0m
13=1.3m
20=2.0m
0=None
2=FC/UPC
4=SC/UPC
*00=None
*Denotes standard configuration.
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Figure 5: Mechanical Dimension Drawing of 3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator
3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator Drawing
WavelengthGradeFiber TypeFiber LengthInput/Output Connector
13=1310nm
15=1550nm
LB=L band
P=Premium
A=Grade A
1=SMF-28 Bare Fiber
2=SMF-28 with 900um loose tube
1=1.0m
2=1.5m
3=2.0m
4=Custom length
0=None
1=FC/APC
2=FC/PC
3=SC/APC
4=SC/PC
5=ST/PC
6=ST/APC
7=LC/PC
8=LC/APC
9=Others
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Figure 6: Mechanical Dimension Drawing of 3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator
3 Port Polarization Independent Circulator Drawing
WavelengthGradeFiber TypeFiber LengthInput/Output Connector
13=1310nm
15=1550nm
LB=L band
P=Premium
A=Grade A
1=Bare Fiber
2=with 900um loose tube
1=1.0m
2=1.5m
3=2.0m
4=Custom length
0=None
1=FC/APC
2=FC/PC
3=SC/APC
4=SC/PC
5=ST/PC
6=ST/APC
7=LC/PC
8=LC/APC
9=Others
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