The Multiple Application Platform (MAP) Variable Optical Attenuator (mVOA-A2) is optimized for the industry-leading JDSU MAP-200 platform. Based on the previous-generation Multiple Application Platform (MAP), the MAP-200 is the first photonic layer lab and manufacturing platform that is LAN Extensions for Instrumentation (LXI)-compliant by conforming to the required physical attributes, Ethernet connectivity, and interchangeable virtual instrument (IVI) drivers. The MAP-200 platform is optimized for density and maximum configurability to meet specific application requirements in the smallest possible foot print.

The mVOA-A2 is a stepper motor and filter based attenuator that takes advantage of the latest available technologies to provide the highest performance optical power level control solution with the lowest optical impairments.

– Ultra low insertion loss to minimize loss budget utilization

– High accuracy and high repeatability to reduce measurement uncertainty

– Fast transition speed to reduce testing time

– Flat spectral response to reduce wavelength dependent uncertainty in multi-wavelength applications (CWDM, DWDM)

– Low backreflection to reduce instabilities due to reflected light

– Optional built-in wavelength calibrated power meter reduces the uncertainty by reducing external connections

– High input power capability for EDFA testing and multi-wavelength applications

Key Features

• Ultra low insertion loss (<1.0 dB) and outstanding spectral uniformity
• Fastest transition speed in its class (up to 25 dB/s)
• Configurable by user at time of order (fiber type, density, built-in options, high power option)
• Optional built-in power monitor provides comprehensive closed-loop power control settings
• Optional higher power capability can withstand up to 2W input power for single-mode fiber (500 mW for MMF)
• Can be automated when used with MAP-200 LXI-compliant interfaces and IVI drivers