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 $220.00 *
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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.

Coherence Length
Average distance over which superimposed waves lose their phase relationships

Linewidth
Linewidth is the width of a spectral line in terms of wavelength, wave number and frequency.

Power Flatness Versus Wavelength
When changing the wavelength at constant power setting and recording the differences between actual and displayed power levels, the power flatness is ± half the span (in dB) between the maximum and the minimum of the measured power levels.

Spectral Width
Spectral Width is the wavelength interval over which the magnitude of all spectral components is equal to or greater than a specified fraction of the magnitude of the component having the maximum value. In optical communications applications, the usual method of specifying spectral width is the full width at half maximum. This is the same convention used in bandwidth, defined as the frequency range where power drops by less than half (at most -3 dB).

Telecom Bands
Optical fiber communications typically operate in a wavelength region corresponding to one of the following Bands. O Band (original): 1260–1360 nm. E Band (extended): 1360–1460 nm. S Band (short wavelengths): 1460–1530 nm. C Band (conventional): 1530–1565 nm. L Band (long wavelengths): 1565–1625 nm. U Band (ultralong wavelengths): 1625–1675 nm


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