ACTERNA OLA-15 CALIBRATION and ACTERNA OLA-15 REPAIR

 
A calibration by Custom-Cal is performed by engineers with extensive OEM experience. We have the expertise and the necessary standards to perform the ACTERNA OLA-15 Calibration, onsite calibration may be available. We specialize in quick turnaround times and we can handle expedited deliveries upon request.

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   ACTERNA OLA-15   Description / Specification:    
ACTERNA OLA-15 60 dB Handheld Variable Optical Attenuator

The Acterna OLA-15 Optical Attenuator is a handy-sized, rugged instrument for variably attenuating optical signals in single-mode applications at 1310 and 1550 nm. Example applications include the simulation of line loss for BER tests on fiber optics systems, the determination of system margin / receiver sensitivity or the calibration of optical power meters. A complete test set comprising signal source, attenuator and power meter contained in a shock-resistant case is also available. The OLA-15 is also suitable for measurements on systems sensitive to back-reflection, e.g. those operating at high bit rates. The return loss (reflection attenuation) of more than 40 dB means that the OLA-15 can be looped into the signal path without problems and without affecting the transmission characteristics. Specifications. Wavelength Range of use: 1260 to 1625 nm. Wavelength Calibrated at: 1310 and 1550 nm. Attenuation range: 3 to 60 dB. Minimum insertion loss: <= 3 dB. Linearity: +0.2 dB. Repeatability of attenuation setting: +0.1 dB. Total attenuation uncertainty: +0.8 dB. Attenuation display: 4-digit liquid-crystal display. Resolution: 0.05 dB. Fiber type: single-mode 9/125 mm. Return loss at input / output: > 40 dB. Maximum input level: +20 dBm.



 

Standard Calibration $255.00 *
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*This is a Web introductory price for one calibration of the ACTERNA OLA-15. Price does not in most cases include measurement performance data. Pricing does include NIST traceable calibration and issue of a calibration certificate and calibration label. Pricing may vary slightly due to volume and location of laboratory supporting calibration. Volume pricing may apply. On-site fees may apply depending on logistics, location and volume of work to be completed during the visit.


Related Optical Terms and Definitions. For a complete list go to our  Terms and Definitions Page.

Amplified Spontaneous Emission Source (ASE)
ASE, a process where spontaneously emitted radiation (luminescence) is amplified. In lasers and particularly in high-gain erbium-doped amplifiers, amplified spontaneous emission is usually an unwanted effect. It tends to limit the gain achievable in a single stage of a fiber optic amplifier to the order of 40–50 dB.

Dynamic Range
In a transmission system, the ratio of the overload level to the noise level of the system, usually expressed in dB. Ratio of the highest to lowest detectable signal of a system, expressed in dB.

Optical Power
Optical Power is usually measured in "dBm", or decibels referenced to one miliwatt of power. while loss is a relative reading, optical power is an absolute measurement, referenced to standards. You measure absolute power to test transmitters or receivers and relative power to test loss.

Relative Wavelength Accuracy
When randomly changing the wavelength and measuring the differences between the actual and displayed wavelengths, the relative wavelength accuracy is ± half the span between the maximum and the minimum value of all differences.

Wavelength
Wavelength is a term for the color of light, usually expressed in nanometers (nm) or microns (m). In Fiber Optics the wavelenghts mostly used are in the infrared region where the light is invisible to the human eye.


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