Electronically Variable Optical
Attenuators
EVOA Series
Product Description
Oplink’s electronically variable optical attenuator (EVOA) is a high performance
opto-mechanical device. EVOA operates by moving an obstructing element into
the optical beam and the position of the obstructing element can be adjusted by
an integrated, electronically controlled step motor, resulting in fine tuning of at-
tenuation.
Oplink’s EVOA features a large dynamic attenuation range of >30dB and an excel-
lent optical performance over C- or L-band. Its latching operation retains recent
attenuation setting upon removal of drive voltage. Applications include pre-em-
phasis attenuation, detector saturation control, in-line power equalization and
amplifier power control applications.Also, it can be used to extend the dynamic
range of optical measurement instruments.
Oplink’s EVOA is designed to withstand the diverse environmental conditions and
compliance to theTelcordia standard GR-1221.
Oplink can provide customized designs to meet specialized feature applications.
Also, Oplink offers modular assemblies that integrate other components to form
a full function module or subsystem.
Performance Specificationns
Parameter
Min
1525 ~ 1570 or 1570 ~1610
1.0
Typical
Max
Unit
nm
dB
Operating wavelength range
Features
[1]
Insertion Loss
Operates over C or L Band
Low Insertion Loss and PDL
Latching Capability
PCB Mountable
0
30
dB
Attenuation range
[2]
0.15
dB
Temperature dependence of attenuation
0.2
0.3
Wavelength depen-
dence of attenuation
0~15dB Attenuation
15~30dB attenuation
dB
dB
0 to15 dB
> 15 dB
0.15
0.2
Polarization depen-
dence of attenuation
PMD
0.1
ps
dB
dB
dB
dB
sec
mW
°C
[1]
Return Loss
40
Applications
Resolution
Repeatability
Back lash
0.15
0.2
Pre-emphasis Attenuation
Detector Input Power Control
In-line Power Equalization
Gain Control in Optical Amplifiers
On/Off Switch
0.3
[3]
Response speed
0.2
Optical power
100
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Fiber type
-5 to +70
-40 to +85
SMF-28
10
°C
Instrumentation, Testing and
Measurement
POT resistance
9
11
KΩ
Package Dimensions
P2: 50.0 (L) ×25.0 (W) × 12.0 (H
P3: 45.0 (L) ×18.0 (W) × 12.0 (H)
mm
Notes:
1) Excluding connectors.
2) Relative to 23°C.
3) At 3 dB attenuation change.
R09.20090302