2 Versions To Choose From

Benchtop Version including PC: IPM5300-T

Module Version for TXP chassis: IPM5300

Introduction

The IPM5300 is a fiber optic polarimeter that enables high speed measurements of the State of Polarization (SOP). The in-line fiber design provides an insertion loss of less than 1.1dB, a dynamic range of 45 dB, and an accuracy of ±0.25° on the Poincaré Sphere with a sampling rate of 1million complete SOP measurements per second. The all fiber polarimeter is based on patented Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Technology. Its novel combination of in-line polarimetric measurement, low insertion loss, high speed, and accuracy enables unprecedented measurement of the state of polarization in fiber optical applications. For more information, please see the Operation Tab.

IPM5300 Features

In-line Fiber-Based Polarimeter

Wavelength Range: 1510 - 1640nm

Insertion Loss: < 1.1dB

Dynamic Range: 45dB (-30dBm to +15dBm)

High Sampling Rate: 1 Million Samples per Second

Excellent Accuracy: ±0.25° on Poincaré Sphere

IPM5300 Applications

State of Polarization Measurements at 1 Million Samples per second

High Speed DOP Measurements for Active Polarization Mode Dispersion Compensation

High Speed Feedback for Automatic Polarization Control

Operation Mode

All four Stokes values, which fully characterize a SOP, are provided either as analog output voltages or as digital values to the PC. The SOP measurement can be controlled via an external trigger function allowing the synchronization of the IPM5300 with other devices. The update rate of 1 MHz applies to the fully characterized SOP measurement.

Modular Design

The IPM5300 is based on the Thorlabs TXP5000 Modular Test & Measurement System and is controlled by a PC via easy to use graphical user interfaces (see User Interface tab). It offers additional features like USB/Ethernet ports, plug and play combination with other modules, and flexible configuration via LabVIEW™, LabWindows/ CVI™, MSVC and Borland C drivers.