Fused Fiber Technology
ADC has been manufacturing fused biconic tapered fiber optic couplers for
over a decade. During this time, we have developed highly automated
machines and sophisticated manufacturing processes to make us the world's
leading supplier of couplers, splitters, and WDMs.
ADC’s technology, experience, and ongoing development, combined with
an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing system, results in quality products second
to none, with a capacity to meet the growing demands of the worldwide
communications market.
Today, ADC is one of the industry's most dynamic and innovative
communications suppliers. Our couplers are used in a wide variety of
telecommunication applications ranging from ultra long submarine networks
to passive optical networks in metro applications.
Couplers, Splitters,
Wavelength Division Multiplexers
Definitions
Center Wavelength and Bandpass
The performance of all couplers varies with wavelength. Coupler performance is usually specified over a
wavelength window, or in some cases, multiple windows. The center wavelength is the nominal
wavelength of operation of the coupler, while the bandpass is the range of wavelengths over which the
specifications are guaranteed. In many cases, couplers will perform adequately over a range outside their
bandpass, but adherence to specifications is not guaranteed in this region.
Coupling Ratio
Coupling ratio or splitting ratio is defined as the ratio of the optical power from one output port of the
coupler to the sum of the total power from all output ports. The coupling ratio is measured at the
specified center wavelength and is normally expressed as a percentage.
Excess Loss
Excess loss is the ratio of the optical power launched at the input port of the coupler to the total optical
power measured from all output ports, expressed in dB. Typical excess loss is the expected value of the
excess loss measured at the specified center wavelength.
Insertion Loss
Insertion loss is the ratio of the optical power launched at the input port of the coupler to the optical
power from any single output port, expressed in dB. The insertion loss includes the coupler splitting loss
and excess loss and is the most useful parameter for system design. The maximum and minimum
insertion loss is the upper and lower limit, respectively, of the insertion loss of the coupler and applies
over the entire wavelength range specified in the bandpass. The typical insertion loss is the expected
value of the insertion loss measured at the specified center wavelength. Multimode couplers are
measured with an equilibrium mode fill.
Uniformity
Uniformity is a measure of how evenly power is distributed between the output ports of the
coupler. Uniformity applies to couplers with a nominally equal coupling ratio and is defined as the
difference between the highest and lowest insertion loss between all of the coupler output ports,
expressed in dB. Uniformity is a typical value across the entire bandpass.
Directivity, Return Loss and Reflectance
Directivity is the ratio of the optical power launched into an input port to the optical power returning to
any other input port. Directivity has been referred to as near-end isolation or near-end crosstalk. Return
loss is the ratio of optical power launched into an input port to the optical power returning to the same
input port. Both directivity and return loss are expressed as positive dB and are measured with all output
ports optically terminated. Reflectance is the negative of return loss. In many instances, reflectance and
return loss are used synonymously. Minimum directivity and return loss are the lower limits which apply
over the entire wavelength range specified in the bandpass.
Wavelength Isolation
Wavelength isolation is a measure of how well different wavelengths are separated at the output of a
wavelength division demultiplexer. It is defined as the ratio of the optical power at the two output ports
of the demultiplexer at a given wavelength, expressed in dB. The minimum wavelength isolation is the
lower limit to the wavelength isolation measured over the entire wavelength range of the specified
bandpass. Wavelength isolation has also been referred to as far-end crosstalk.
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Environmental and Mechanical Testing
ADC couplers and assemblies are periodically re-qualified to a variety of existing and developing
standards to ensure their long-term reliability in field use. These tests include qualification to the
principal coupler specifications used in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. The
following series of standards are used as references for the development of test regimes: EIA/TIA 455,
GR1209, GR1221, CECC 81000 and IEC 68. Qualification programs are regularly reviewed to ensure
that the testing specifications of all customers are satisfied. Contact ADC to discuss your special test
requirements. A summary of some standard tests is presented below.
Type of Test
Thermal Aging:
Humidity Resistance:
Temperature Cycling:
Change of Temperature
(condensation):
Water Immersion:
Vibration:
Impact:
Bump:
Cable Retention:
Flex:
Twist:
Severity
85°C for 16 days
85°C, 85% relative humidity for 21 days
-40°C to 85°C, 42 cycles over 14 days
-40°C to 75°C, 85% relative humidity,
10 cycles over 10 days
43°C for 7 days
3 orthogonal axes at 1.52 mm double amplitude
below crossover, 10g peak acceleration above,
for 120 cycles of 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
24 drops (3 orthogonal axes) from 1.8 meters
onto a concrete surface
1000 bumps, peak acceleration of 245 m/s2,
pulse duration of 6 ms
Tensile pull of 0.5 kg (unjacketed fiber) or
1 kg (jacketed fiber)
300 cycles with 0.5 kg load
(jacketed fiber only)
10 cycles with 1.36 kg load
(jacketed fiber only)
Reference
EIA/TIA 455-4B, IEC 68-2-2
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.18
EIA/TIA 455-5A, IEC 62-2-3
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.19
EIA/TIA 455-3A, IEC 68-2-14
IEC 68-2-38
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.21
EIA 455-12A, IEC 68-2-17
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.24
EIA 455-11A, IEC 68-2-6
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.1
EIA 455-2A
IEC 68-2-29
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.8
EIA 455-6A
CECC 81000 Part 4.6.4
EIA 455-1A
EIA 455-36A
Specifications
1x2 or 2x2 Couplers
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Single Mode Fiber Optic Couplers
Single W indow (Wavelength Flattened)
and Dual W indow (Broadband) Couplers
ADC’s fused biconic taper coupler technology and advanced production techniques make for consistent
high-performance couplers that are designed for the end users’ specific applications. A variety of standard
coupler packages, as well as pigtail options and connectorization are available, if required. Non-standard
devices can be supplied upon request. All ADC couplers conform to stringent environmental and mechanical
standards to give high reliability for a variety of field applications.
Features
• Completely passive
• Low loss
• Proven high reliability
• Qualified to major US and international performance specifications
• Low PDL
Benefits
• Independent of source wavelength and signal format
• Minimize link loss; maximize number of nodes
• Engineered for long-term field operation
Applications
• Active monitoring
• EDFAs
• Passive Optical Network (PON) and Fiber Communication Systems
• CATV networks
• Fiber-in-the-loop
• Fiber optic test equipment and sensing
Configuration:
Operation Wavelength
Coupling Ratio
50/50
55/45
60/40
65/35
67/33
70/30
75/25
80/20
85/15
90/10
95/5
Return Loss/Directivity:
Operating Temperature:
Fiber:
Wideband:
1260-1580 nm
Maximum Insertion Loss (dB)
Primary/Secondary
3.7/3.7
3.2/4.1
2.7/4.7
2.3/5.3
2.2/5.5
2.0/6.0
1.6/6.8
1.3/7.8
1.0/9.2
0.8/11.2
0.5/14.4 >55 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
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Wavelength Flattened:
1260-1360 or 1430-1580 nm
Maximum Insertion Loss (dB)
Primary/Secondary
3.5/3.5
3.0/4.0
2.6/4.5
2.2/5.1
2.1/5.4
1.9/5.8
1.6/6.6
1.3/7.6
1.0/9.0
0.7/10.9
0.5/14.2
1x2 or 2x2
Single Mode Fiber Optic Couplers
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Broadband Applications: 1x2 or 2x2 Couplers
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Catalog Number
1
Available with loose tube buffer or cable pigtails only
Connector return loss:
Angled polish: 65 dB minimum
LX.5 angled polish: 60.5 dB
Ultra polish: 57 dB minimum
2
The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
3
Package options S and X only
4
Package option SR only
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Fiber Type
Corning SMF-28™
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Center Wavelength
1315
13
15
1310 nm & 1550 nm (for WB)
1310 nm (for WF)
1550 nm (for WF)
Configuration
Y2x2
1x2
LEAVE
BLANK
Pigtail Option
P
L
C
250 µm acrylate coating3
250 µm acrylate coating in 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer3
3 mm diameter reinforced cable4
Connector Option1
AFC
ASC
ALX5
FCU
SCU
STU
LEAVE
BLANK FC angled polish
SC angled polish
LX.5® angled polish2
FC ultra polish
SC ultra polish
ST® ultra polish
No connectors
Component Type
WB
WF Wideband
Wavelength Flattened
10 A
Coupling Ratio
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
05
50/50
45/55
40/60
35/65
30/70
25/75
20/80
15/85
10/90
5/95
Package Option5
S
SR
X
46 mm x 3.18 mm diameter tubular
Small ruggedized
46 mm x 3.0 mm diameter tubular
Singlemode Fiber Optic Couplers
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High Performance Couplers for Demanding Applications
ADC offers a series of splitters and tap couplers optimized for extremely high performance in
telecommunication networks and in OEM applications such as EDFAs and Raman Amplifiers. Flattened
wavelength response and low excess loss allow for superior performance in the C, S, or L bands or over
different pump wavelengths.
Features
•Extremely low excess loss
•C, S, and L band coverage
•980, 14xx, and 1480 coverage
• Proven FBT reliability
• All fiber construction – stable environmental performance
Applications
•EDFA
•Raman amplifiers
•Passive Optical Networks (PONs)
Specifications
1x2 or 2x2 Couplers
Configuration:
Operation Wavelength:
Coupling Ratio
1/99
2/98
5/95
10/90
20/80
30/70
40/60
50/50
Typical Excess Loss:
Fiber Type:
Return Loss/Directivity:
Operating Temperature:
Maximum
IL (dB)
0.15
0.2
0.35
0.7
1.2
2.0
2.6
3.4
Minimum
IL (dB)
17.5
15.5
12.0
Maximum
IL (dB)
21.0
18.0
13.5
10.5
8.0
5.8
4.5
3.4
Maximum
PDL (dB)
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
S, C, or L Bands (Transmission Band)
or
980, 1480, or 14xx (Amplifier Band)
Secondary PortPrimary Port
0.08 to 0.10 dB
Corning SMF-28™or 980 Fiber
>55 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
1x2 or 2x2
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High Performance Couplers
Catalog Number
Tap Ratio
01
02
05
10
20
30
40
50
99/1
98/2
95/5
90/10
80/20
70/30
60/40
50/50
Fiber Type
Configuration
1x2
2x2
Package Option6
S
X
SR
46 mm x 3.18 mm diameter tubular
46 mm x 3.0 mm diameter tubular
Small ruggedized
Pigtail Option
P
L
C
250 µm acrylate coated fiber,
1m long4
250 µm acrylate coating in
0.9 mm diameter loose tube buffer4
3 mm diameter reinforced cable5
Component Type
WF
Y
Wavelength Flattened
Singlemode 980 nm fiber
Corning SMF-28™
09
10
Bandpass
970-990 nm1
1465-1495 nm
1530-1580 nm
1560-1610 nm
1530-1610 nm
1480-1530 nm
09
14
C
L
CL
S
WF
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AFC
ASC
ALX5
FCU
SCU
STU
Connector Option2
LEAVE
BLANK FC angled polish
SC angled polish
LX.5® angled polish3
FC ultra polish
SC ultra polish
ST® ultra polish
No connectors
For other configurations, packaging, and performance specifications, contact your nearest ADC sales office.
1Requires 980 fiber
2Available with loose tube buffer pigtails or cable pigtails only
Connector return loss
Angled polish: 65 dB minimum
LX.5 angled polish: 60.5 dB
Ultra polish: 57 dB minimum
3
The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
4Package options S and X only
5Package option SR only
6See pages 23-24 for dimensions
LEAVE
BLANK
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Single Mode Fiber Optic Couplers
Monolithic 1x4 Couplers
ADC’s single mode monolithic 1x4 passive optical couplers are manufactured using ADC’s proven fused
biconic taper process, resulting in a very compact, highly reliable, cost competitive device that complies with
Telcordia specifications for fiber optic branching components. The dual-window devices are ideal for use in
video distribution networks and FITL networks operating in the 1310 nm and/or 1550 nm windows. Both
wideband and wavelength flattened versions are available.
Features
• Compact packaging
• Dual or single window operation
• Completely passive operation
• Proven high reliability
• Low insertion loss
Benefits
• Operates in both 1310 nm and 1550 nm windows. Can be used with
Fabry Perot, DFB and fiber optic amplifiers
• 4 mm diameter x 55 mm long tubular package
• Fully bidirectional and compatible with AM, FM and digital signals
• Manufactured to Telcordia 1209 and 1221 guidelines using
automated machines
Operation Wavelength:
Configuration:
Maximum Insertion Loss (dB):
Typical Insertion Loss (dB):
Return Loss/Directivity:
Operating Temperature:
Fiber:
1x4
7.3
6.2
Wideband
1260-1580 nm Wavelength Flattened
1260-1360 or 1430-1580 nm
1x4
7.1
6.2
Specifications
>55 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
Corning SMF-28™
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Catalog Number
Ports
04 1x4
Center Wavelength
1315
13
15
1310 nm & 1550 nm (for WB)
1310 nm (for WF)
1550 nm (for WF)
Configuration
TTree
AFC
ASC
ALX5
FCU
SCU
STU
Package Option3
Q55 mm x 4 mm diameter tubular
Pigtail Option
P
L250 µm acrylate coating
250 µm acrylate coating in 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer
Connector Option1
LEAVE
BLANK FC angled polish
SC angled polish
LX.5® angled polish2
FC ultra polish
SC ultra polish
ST® ultra polish
No connectors
Component Type
WB
WF Wideband
Wavelength Flattened
1Available with loose tube buffer pigtails only
Connector return loss:
Angled polish: 65 dB minimum
LX.5 angled polish: 60.5 dB
Ultra polish: 57 dB minimum
2
The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
3See page 24 for dimensions
Fiber Type
Corning SMF-28™
10
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Center
Wavelength:
Bandpass:
Configuration
1x3
1x4 or 2x4
1x5
1x6 or 2x6
1x7
1x8 or 2x8
1x9
1x10 or 2x10
1x11
1x12 or 2x12
1x13
1x14 or 2x14
1x15
1x16 or 2x16
1x17
1x18 or 2x18
1x19
1x20 or 2x20
1x21
1x22 or 2x22
1x23
1x24 or 2x24
1x25
1x26 or 2x26
1x27
1x28 or 2x28
1x29
1x30 or 2x30
1x31
1x32 or 2x32
Return Loss/Directivity:
Operating Temperature:
Fiber:
Maximum
Insertion
Loss (dB)
6.0
7.5
8.6
9.5
10.3
11.0
11.6
12.1
12.6
13.0
13.5
13.8
14.2
14.5
14.8
15.1
15.4
15.6
15.9
16.1
16.3
16.5
16.8
17.0
17.1
17.3
17.5
17.7
17.8
18.0 >55 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
Corning SMF-28™
Typical
Insertion
Loss (dB)
4.9
6.2
7.2
8.0
8.7
9.3
9.9
10.3
10.8
11.2
11.5
11.8
12.2
12.4
12.7
13.0
13.2
13.4
13.7
13.9
14.1
14.3
14.4
14.6
14.8
15.0
15.1
15.3
15.4
15.6
Wideband
1310 and 1550 nm
1260-1360 and 1430-1580 nm
Wavelength Flattened
1310 or 1550 nm
1260-1360 or 1430-1580 nm
Maximum
Insertion
Loss (dB)
5.7
7.1
8.4
9.2
10.0
10.6
11.4
11.9
12.5
12.8
13.3
13.5
14.0
14.1
14.6
15.0
15.2
15.5
15.6
15.9
16.2
16.3
16.5
16.7
17.0
17.3
17.2
17.5
17.6
17.7
Typical
Insertion
Loss (dB)
4.9
6.2
7.2
8.0
8.7
9.3
9.9
10.3
10.8
11.2
11.5
11.8
12.2
12.4
12.7
13.0
13.2
13.4
13.7
13.9
14.1
14.3
14.4
14.6
14.8
15.0
15.1
15.3
15.4
15.6
Passive 1xN and 2xN Optical Splitters
ADC’s family of 1xN optical splitters are prestructured
trees, manufactured from ADC’s high performance FBT
couplers. They are designed for very low insertion loss
and extremely high uniformity, making these devices
ideal for use as splitters in Passive Optical Networks
(PONs) in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and Fiber to the
Curb (FTTC) architectures. Manufactured to Telcordia
1209 and 1221 guidelines these bidirectional devices
are compatible with AM, FM and digital signals.
Single Mode Fiber Optic Couplers
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1xN and 2xN Splitters
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1Available with loose tube buffer or cable pigtails only
Connector return loss
Angled polish: 65 dB minimum
LX.5 angled polish: 60.5 dB
Ultra polish: 57 dB minimum
2
The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
3Only available for devices up to 1x8 or 2x8
4See page 25 for dimensions
Output Ports
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Fiber Type
Corning SMF-28™
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Configuration
Center Wavelength
1315
13
15
1310 nm & 1550 nm (for WB)
1310 nm (for WF)
1550 nm (for WF)
T
2T Tree (1xN)
Tree (2xN)*
AFC
ASC
ALX5
FCU
SCU
STU
Connector Option1
LEAVE
BLANK FC angled polish
SC angled polish
LX.5® angled polish2
FC ultra polish
SC ultra polish
ST® ultra polish
No connectors
Component Type
WB
WF Wideband
Wavelength Flattened
10 A
Package Option4
FN
FO FO-2 fiber organizer
FO-1 fiber organizer
Pigtail Option
L
C
P
250 µm acrylate coating in 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer
3 mm diameter reinforced cable3
250 µm acrylate coating
Note: Non equal splits available on request
*Only available with even numbered output ports
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Single Mode Fiber Optic Attenuators
Features
•C and L band coverage
•Dual window options
•Proven FBT reliability
•All fiber construction – stable environmental performance
Applications
•Passive Optical Networks (PONs)
•DWDM systems
Specifications
Operation Wavelength:
Attenuation
1 dB
2 dB
3 dB
4 dB
5 dB
7 dB
8 dB
10 dB
12 dB
15 dB
Return Loss:
Fiber:
Operating Temperature:
Minimum
Attenuation (dB)
0.7
1.6
2.5
3.4
4.4
6.4
7.3
9.0
11.0
13.5
Maximum
Attenuation (dB)
1.3
2.4
3.5
4.6
5.6
7.6
8.7
11.0
13.0
16.5
Wideband:
1260-1580 nm
>55 dB
Corning SMF-28™
-40ºC to 85ºC
Wavelength Flattened:
C and/or L Band
Minimum
Attenuation (dB)
0.8
1.7
2.6
3.5
4.5
6.5
7.4
9.2
11.2
14.0
Maximum
Attenuation (dB)
1.2
2.3
3.4
4.5
5.5
7.5
8.6
10.8
12.8
16.0
ADC offers a range of dual window and single window attenuators for applications requiring
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Catalog Number
Attenuation
01
02
03
04
05
07
08
10
12
15
1 dB
2 dB
3 dB
4 dB
5 dB
7 dB
8 dB
10 dB
12 dB
15 dB
Component Type
WB
WF Wideband
Wavelength Flattened
Bandpass
1310 nm and 1550 nm (for WB)
1520-1580 nm
1560-1610 nm
1520-1610 nm
1315
C
L
CL
A
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For other configurations, packaging, and performance specifications, contact your nearest ADC sales office.
1Available with loose tube buffer or cable pigtails only
Connector return loss
Angled polish: 65 dB minimum
LX.5 angled polish: 60.5 dB
Ultra polish: 57 dB minimum
2
The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
3Package options S and X only
4Package option SR only
5See pages 23-24 for dimensions
Fiber Type
Package Option5
S
X
SR
46 mm x 3.18 mm diameter tubular
46 mm x 3.0 mm diameter tubular
Small ruggedized
Pigtail Option
P
L
C
250 µm acrylate coated fiber,
1m long3
250 µm acrylate coating in
0.9 mm diameter loose tube buffer3
3 mm diameter reinforced cable4
Corning SMF-28™
10
AFC
ASC
ALX5
FCU
SCU
STU
Connector Option1
LEAVE
BLANK FC angled polish
SC angled polish
LX.5® angled polish2
FC ultra polish
SC ultra polish
ST® ultra polish
No connectors
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Single Mode Wavelength Division Multiplexers
Features
•All fiber construction - high reliability performance
•Suited to standard 1310 nm and 1550 nm sources
•Low insertion loss for multiplexing
•High and very high isolation for demultiplexing
•High directivity – low crosstalk
•Designed for various user applications
-variety of package and pigtail options
-factory connectorization is available
• Design, development and production are ISO 9001 certified
Applications
•Multiplexing/demultiplexing
•Double system capacity over a single fiber
•Bidirectional communication over a single fiber
•CATV
•Fiber optic test equipment
Configuration:
Center Wavelength:
Bandpass:
Maximum Insertion Loss:
Minimum Wavelength
Isolation:
Typical Isolation for
±10 nm Bandpass:
Return Loss/Directivity:
Operating Temperature:
Fiber:
Multiplexer/
Demultiplexer High Isolation
Demultiplexer Very High Isolation
Demultiplexer
0.3 dB
15 dB
20 dB
1x2
1310 & 1550 nm
1290-1330 nm & 1530-1570 nm
0.7 dB
30 dB
40 dB
1.0 dB
45 dB
60 dB
Specifications
>55 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
Corning SMF-28™
Broadband Wavelength Division Multiplexers
ADC’s 1310/1550nm WDM offers superior optical performance in combining or dividing 1310 nm and
1550 nm optical signals. Low insertion loss, low PDL, high isolation, and high directivity are achieved by
utilizing ADC’s advanced fused biconic taper technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing process. For
demanding demultiplexing applications, higher isolation versions are available.
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Single Mode Wavelength Division Multiplexers
Broadband Wavelength Division Multiplexers
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Catalog Number
Package Option6
S
X
SR
FN
FO
AFC
ASC
ALX5
FCU
SCU
STU
46 mm x 3.18 mm diameter tubular
46 mm x 3.0 mm diameter tubular
Small ruggedized
FO-2 fiber organizer
FO-1 fiber organizer
250 µm acrylate coating4
250 µm acrylate coating in 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer4
3 mm diameter reinforced cable5
Pigtail Option
P
L
C
Connector Option2
LEAVE
BLANK No connectors
FC angled polish
SC angled polish
LX.5® angled polish3
FC ultra polish
SC ultra polish
ST® ultra polish
1Package options fiber organizers only
2Available with loose tube buffer or cable pigtails only
Connector return loss:
Angled polish: 65 dB minimum
LX.5 angled polish: 60.5 dB
Ultra polish: 57 dB minimum
3
The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
4Not available in SR package
5Package options SR and fiber organizers only
6See pages 23-25 for dimensions
Center Wavelength
1315 1310 nm & 1550 nm
Fiber Type
Corning SMF-28™
10
Configuration
Y1x2
Component Type
WM
WMH
WMHH
Standard mux/demux
High isolation1
Very high isolation1
Y 1315 10 A
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Pump WDMs for EDFAs
Fiber Amplifier Pump Wavelength Division Multiplexers
ADC offers its 980/1550 and 1480/1550 WDMs for EDFA pumping. These devices use ADC’s proven fused
biconic taper (FBT) technology and advanced production techniques to give high performance and long
term stability. The pump WDMs are available in a small tubular package suited for OEM applications.
Features
•Low insertion loss and high pump coupling efficiency
•All fiber construction - stable environmental performance
•Proven FBT performance
Pump Laser
Erbium Doped Fiber WDM
Pump
Common
Isolator
Signal
Pump to Common:
Signal to Common:
Common to Signal:
PDL:
Minimum Directivity/
Return Loss:
Operating Temperature:
Wavelength
970-990 nm
1535-1565 nm
970-990 nm <0.1 dB
>55 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
Insertion Loss
<0.3 dB
<0.3 dB
>20 dB
980/1550 1480/1550
Wavelength
1475-1485 nm
1545-1555 nm
1475-1485 nm
Insertion Loss
<0.4 dB
<0.4 dB
>14 dB
Specifications
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Fiber Amplifier Pump Wavelength Division Multiplexers
Catalog Number
Package Option2
1Requires 980 fiber
2See page 23 for dimensions
V55 mm x 3.0 mm
diameter tubular
Fiber
09 Single mode 980 fiber
Pigtail Option
P
L
250 µm acrylate
coated fiber, 1 m long
250 µm acrylate coating
in 0.9 mm diameter
loose tube buffer
Component Type
WMY 1x2 Mux/Demux
Center Wavelength
10 Corning SMF-28™
980/1550 nm1
1480/1550 nm
0915
1415
WMY V
For other configurations, packaging
and performance specifications,
contact your nearest ADC sales office.
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Multimode Fiber Optic Couplers
1x2 and 2x2 Multimode Couplers
ADC’s fused biconic taper coupler technology and advanced production techniques enable consistent
high-performance couplers. ADC’s multimode couplers offer superior optical performance in combining
or dividing optical signals in broadband 400 nm to 1600 nm operations. These components are suitable
for applications in LAN, test equipment, and optical systems. All ADC couplers conform to stringent
environmental and mechanical standards to give high reliability for field applications.
Features
•All fiber construction – stable environmental performance
•Broadband operation – 400 nm to 1600 nm
•Different fiber sizes – 50/125 and 62.5/125
•Designed for a variety of user applications
-variety of standard packaging and pigtail options available
-factory connectorization is available
•Design, development and production are ISO 9001 certified
Applications
•Local area networks (LAN)
•Fiber optic test equipment
•Fiber communications systems
•Fiber optic sensing
Configuration:
Bandpass:
Maximum Insertion Loss:
Return Loss/Directivity:
Operating Temperature:
Fiber:
1x2 or 2x2
400-1600 nm
4.0 dB
>45 dB
-40ºC to 85ºC
50/125µm or 62.5/125µm
Specifications
Note: Multimode couplers are measured with an equilibrium mode fill.
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Multimode Fiber Optic Couplers
1x2 and 2x2 Multimode Couplers
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Catalog Number
Coupling Ratio
Center Wavelength
08 850 nm
Fiber Size
Configuration
50 50%
50
62 50/125 µm
62/125 µm
Y2x2
1x2
Package Option5
S
SR
X
FC
SC
ST
MLX5
46 mm x 3.18 mm diameter tubular
Small ruggedized
46 mm x 3 mm diameter tubular
Pigtail Option
P
L
C
250 µm acrylate coating3
250 µm acrylate coating in 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer3
3 mm diameter reinforced cable4
Connector Option1
LEAVE
BLANK Standard polish FC/PC
Standard polish SC/PC
Standard polish ST/PC
Standard polish LX.5®2
No connectors
Component Type
MMultimode
1Available with loose tube buffer or cable pigtails only
2The LX.5 connector is available only with 0.9 mm
diameter loose tube buffer cable (pigtail option L).
3Package options S and X only
4Package option SR only
5See pages 23-24 for dimensions
LEAVE
BLANK
M 50 08
Features
•Meets fiber bend radius specifications
•Entry/exit breakouts for buffer or cable
•Press fit fiber component clips
•Eurocard size compatible
•Strong ABS construction
•Modular design allows stacking
•Design, development and production ISO 9001 certified
Applications
•Protected storage for:
-fiber
-couplers
-mechanical splices
-fusion splice protectors
•Fiber breakouts
•Fiber networks
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Package Options
FO-1 Fiber Organizer
ADC’s Fiber Organizer is a multi-purpose module which provides a protected environment for secure
storage of couplers, splices and excess fiber without violating minimum fiber bend radius specifications.
The organizer has breakouts for fiber entry and is available with component clips to hold couplers and
splices. The organizers are stackable and designed to be compatible in size with a standard Eurocard.
144 mm
(5.67")
POSITION
1
POSITION
2
95 mm
(3.74")
44 mm
(1.73")
38.9 mm
(1.53")
44 mm
(1.73")
38.9 mm
(1.53")
Fiber Component
Retainer Clips
Fiber Organizer FO-1
shown with cover removed
Clip 3
Clip 4
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Package Options
FO-1 Fiber Organizer
FO 1 ___ ___ ___ ___
B
Catalog Number
Cover
1
0Includes cover and cover screw
No cover. Screws provided for
pairing organizer
Color
BBlack
Clip Position 1
4
3
0
Clip type 4 for securing items
with 4 mm (nominal) diameter
and 35 mm minimum length.
Accommodates 4 items
Clip type 3 for securing items
with 3 mm (nominal) diameter
and 35 mm minimum length.
Accommodates 5 items
No clip
Clip Position 2
4
3
0
Clip type 4 for securing items
with 4 mm (nominal) diameter
and 35 mm minimum length.
Accommodates 4 items
Clip type 3 for securing items
with 3 mm (nominal) diameter
and 35 mm minimum length.
Accommodates 5 items
No clip
Fiber Component Retainer Clip
Catalog Number
Tape
B
TDouble back tape
No double back tape
Clip Type
4
3Clip type 4
Clip type 3 LEAVE
BLANK
Color
BBlack
FC ___ ___ ___
Each organizer module can contain two clips of the same or different type for securing components.
Organizers are supplied with clips mounted in the positions indicated on the previous page.
Fiber Organizer (Empty)
Description
Fiber Organizer
Catalog Number
FO-1
Ordering Information
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Description
Fiber Organizer
Catalog Number
FO-2
Ordering Information
FO-2 Fiber Organizer
The ADC Fiber Organizer Package type FO-2 provides storage for couplers, splices and excess fiber without
violating minimum fiber bend radius specifications. Eight breakouts are located on each end for cable
ingress/egress. The cover breakouts align with the cable ingress/egress channels on the base structure.
Tabs, located around the periphery of the base structure, help retain stored fiber. All mounting or accessory
holes are sealed and the cover/base assembly can be sealed to prevent moisture or contaminants from
entering. The FO-2 is designed to fit a wide range of existing closures and splice tray hardware with a
range of mounting options.
PPEmPS
155 mm
(6.10")
92 mm
(3.62")
Fiber Organizer FO-2
shown with cover removed
Dimensions:
Color:
Flammability:
Operating Temperature:
6.1" x 3.6" x 0.37" (155 x 92 x 9.5 mm)
Black
The FO-2 is UL 94V-0 rated and will not support combustion
-40°C to 85°C
Specifications
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Package Options
Diagrams
1x2 Tubular Package - S Configuration
Bare Fiber Pigtail
1x2 Tubular Package - V Configuration
Bare Fiber Pigtail
1x2 Tubular Package - S Configuration
900 Micron Jacketed Pigtails - Also available in V and X configurations
WBY50131510 coupler 00319843
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
0.9 mm diameter
Loose tube buffer
Stainless steel
46 mm
(1.77") 3.18 mm
(0.12")
1x2 Tubular Package - X Configuration
Bare Fiber Pigtail
3.0 mm
(0.11")
WMY141510 coupler 00319845
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
250µm acrylate coating
Stainless steel
Molded strain relief
55 mm
(2.16")
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Package Options
Diagrams
1x4 Tubular Package - Q Configuration
900 Micron Jacketed Pigtail
1x4 Tubular Package - Q Configuration
Bare Fiber Pigtail
1x2 Ruggedized Package - SR Configuration
WBT04131510 00339479
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
250µm acrylate coating
Stainless Steel
Molded strain relief
55 mm
(2.16")
3.97 mm
(0.15")
WBT04131510 00339479
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
0.9 mm diameter
Loose tube buffer
Stainless steel
55 mm
(2.16")
3.97 mm
(0.15")
WBY50131510
00313964
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
3 mm diameter reinforced cable
75 mm
(2.95")
15 mm
(0.575")
6
mm
(0.23")
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Package Options
Diagrams
FO-2 Fiber Organizer Package - FNL
FO-1 Fiber Organizer Package - FOL
144 mm
(5.67")
95 mm
(3.74")
10 mm
(0.39")
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
0.9 mm diameter
Loose tube buffer
WBT08131510
9.5 mm
(0.37")
WBT04131510
155 mm
(6.10")
92 mm
(3.62")
Pigtails: 1.0 m minimum
0.9 mm diameter
Loose tube buffer
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Specifications published here are current as of the date of publication of this document. Because we are continuously improving our products,
ADC reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice. At any time, you may verify product specifications by contacting our
headquarters office in Minneapolis. ADC Telecommunications, Inc. views its patent portfolio as an important corporate asset and vigorously
enforces its patents. Products or features contained herein may be covered by one or more U.S. or foreign patents.
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