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- Page 1 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1.2. Miniature 2-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers ..... 11 3.2. Removing the Fiber (All Models) ...... 11 Chapter 4 Specifications............12 4.1. 3‐Paddle Polarization Controllers ...... 12 4.2. Miniature 2‐Paddle Polarization Controllers .. 14 Chapter 5 Regulatory ..............16 Chapter 6 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ........ 17 ... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal... -
Page 4: Chapter 2 General Description
(i.e., the solution will not vary by a complete loop N for Ø900 µm jacketed fiber). The FPC020, FPC030, and FPC560 are empty controllers in which the user can install a fiber of their choice. The rest of our fiber polarization controllers have fiber pre-installed to optimize the polarization control at common wavelengths. -
Page 5: 3-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 2: General Description 2.1. 3-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers A 3-paddle polarization controller combines a quarter-wave plate, half-wave plate, and quarter-wave plate in series to transform an arbitrary polarization state into any other polarization state. The first quarter-wave plate would transform the input polarization state into a linear polarization state. - Page 6 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 2: General Description Figure 1 Figure 2 Page 4 1167-D02...
- Page 7 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 2: General Description Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the results for Ø80 µm and Ø125 µm clad fiber, respectively, for the FPC560 controller, which has three paddles with a loop diameter of 56 mm. The larger loop diameter is ideal for fibers with higher bend loss.
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Page 8: Miniature 2-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers
1, 2, 3, and 4 loops per paddle for a fiber with cladding diameters of 80 µm and 125 μm (Figure 5 and Figure 6). Due to its small size, the FPC020 cannot accommodate more than 4 loops per paddle. Page 6... - Page 9 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 2: General Description Figure 5 Figure 6 Rev H, September 11, 2018 Page 7...
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Page 10: Recommended Number Of Loops
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 2: General Description 2.3. Recommended Number of Loops The retardation of multi-order (including zero order) quarter-wave plate is given by the following equation: where m is an integer. Similarly, the retardation of multi-order (including zero order) half-wave plate is given by: See the table below for several solutions to the equations Quarter-Wave... - Page 11 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 2: General Description The number of recommended loops and recommended fiber for several wavelengths is given in the following tables. These combinations come close to the desired quarter-wave retardation: # of Loops for ~1/4λ Retardation Wavelength Ø18 mm Ø27 mm...
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Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 3: Setup Chapter 3 Setup 3.1. Loading the Fiber 3.1.1. 3-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers The FPC030 and FPC560 do not come with fiber and we recommend using at least 2 m of fiber. The controller can accept bare fiber or a jacket up to Ø900 µm. -
Page 13: Miniature 2-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers
3.1.2. Miniature 2-Paddle Fiber Polarization Controllers The FPC020 does not come with fiber and we recommend using at least 2 m of fiber. The controller can accept bare fiber or a jacket up to Ø900 µm. Position both paddles vertically and align the grooves (see Figure 8). -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Specifications
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 4: Specifications Chapter 4 Specifications 4.1. 3-Paddle Polarization Controllers Item # FPC030 FPC031 FPC032 Paddle Material Black Delrin Number of Paddles Loop Diameter 1.06" (27 mm) Paddle Rotation ±117.5° Foot Print (L x W) 8.5" x 1.0" (215.9 mm x 25.4 mm) Fiber None CCC1310-J9... - Page 15 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 4: Specifications Item # FPC560 FPC561 FPC562 Paddle Material Black Delrin Number of Paddles Loop Diameter 2.2" (56 mm) Paddle Rotation ±117.5° Foot Print (L x W ) 12.5" x 1.0" (317.5 mm x 25.4 mm) Fiber None SMF-28-J9...
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Page 16: Miniature 2-Paddle Polarization Controllers
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 4: Specifications 4.2. Miniature 2-Paddle Polarization Controllers Item # FPC020 FPC021 FPC022 Paddle Material Black Delrin Number of Paddles " Loop Diameter 0.71 (18 mm) Paddle Rotation ±143° Foot Print (L x W) 3.06" x 0.5" (77.72 mm x 12.70 mm) - Page 17 Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 4: Specifications Item # FPC023 FPC024 FPC025 Paddle Material Black Delrin Number of Paddles " Loop Diameter 0.71 (18 mm) Paddle Rotation ±143° Foot Print (L x W) 3.06" x 0.5" (77.72 mm x 12.70 mm) Fiber 780HP HI1060...
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Page 18: Chapter 5 Regulatory
Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information. Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 19: Chapter 6 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Manual Fiber Polarization Controllers Chapter 6: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 6 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South UK and Ireland America Thorlabs Ltd. Thorlabs, Inc. 1 Saint Thomas Place, Ely 56 Sparta Avenue Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX Newton, NJ 07860... - Page 20 www.thorlabs.com...
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