ModCon Mode Controller for Aerospace Multimode Fiber Measurements

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Specifications

Light Source: 850 - 1300 nm
Modal Launch: 50 um
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Features

  • Source Independent Mode Control: The ModCon Mode Controller is designed to improve measurement accuracy by ensuring stable launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements, regardless of the light source used.
  • Compliance with Aerospace Standards: Achieve 85/85% launch conditions to meet international standards, crucial for aerospace applications.
  • Enhanced Measurement Accuracy: With ModCon, ensure more accurate measurements and better agreement between different test sets, reducing discrepancies in OTDR and LS/PM loss measurements.
  • Passive Device: The ModCon is a passive device that ensures correct launch conditions are achieved without the need for active components.
  • Tested for Quality: Every ModCon is tested using an MPX Modal Explorer to ensure output meets the standard, regardless of input modal distribution.
  • Easy Integration: Simply fit the ModCon between the test set and the Fiber Under Test for seamless operation.
  • Technical Specifications:
    • Launch condition for Modal Controllers in 62.5/125 fiber.
    • Launch condition for Modal Controllers in 50/125 fiber.
    • Insertion Loss: Typically less than 5.0dB at 850nm for both 50µm and 62.5µm fibers.
    • Dimensions: 165mm x 105mm x 32mm
    • Weight: 380gm
  • Optional Certificates: A Certificate of Conformance or a Test Certificate (850 and 1300nm) detailing measurement specifications are available.
  • Mode Control Patchcords:
    • MC-FC-50-E-85: Delivers an 85/85% modal launch into 50µm core fiber from an 850 or 1300nm light source with FC connectors.
    • MC-FC-62-E-85: Delivers an 85/85% modal launch into 62.5μm core fiber from an 850 or 1300nm light source with FC connectors.
    • MC-LC-50-E-85: Mode control patchcord with LC connectors (additional details not provided).

Applications

  • Improve Measurement Accuracy: Fit the ModCon to your light source to enhance the precision of your measurements.
  • Ensure Stable Launch Conditions: Achieve consistent launch conditions for multimode fiber measurements.
  • Meet 85/85% Launch Conditions: Comply with the launch conditions required by various aerospace standards.
  • Compatibility: The ModCon is a passive device that works with any light source, ensuring the correct launch conditions are achieved.
  • Better Agreement Between Test Sets: Improve the consistency of results between different test setups.
  • Compliance with International Standards: The ModCon ensures compliance with international standards for modal launch conditions.
  • Tested with MPX Modal Explorer: Each ModCon is tested to ensure its output meets the standard, regardless of input modal distribution.
  • Simple Integration: Easily fit the ModCon between the test set and the Fiber Under Test.