Maintaining Bias 3-port Circulator

The Maintaining Bias 3-Port Circulator is a high-performance polarization-maintaining optical component designed for applications requiring low insertion loss, high isolation, and minimal polarization-dependent loss. It features an epoxy-free optical path for enhanced long-term stability and reliable signal directionality from Port 1 to Port 2 to Port 3. Operating at key wavelengths such as 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1480 nm, this circulator offers high isolation (≥50 dB typical) and low insertion loss (0.7 dB typical). It is widely used in optical amplifiers, metro area networks, wavelength add/drop modules, dispersion compensation, and bi-directional communication systems. Available with PM fibers, multiple connector options, and various fiber lengths to support flexible system integration.

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Description

Features Applications
Low Insertion Loss Optical Amplifier
Wide pass band Metro Area Network
Low PDL Wavelength Add/Drop
High stability and reliability Dispersion Compensation
Epoxy free on optical path Bi-Direcation Communication

 

Performance Specifications

Parameter P Grade
Configuration Port 1 to Port 2 to Port 3
Channel Spacing(nm) 1310、 1550、1480±10
Isolation (dB) 0.7
0.9
Typical Isolation (dB) Typical ≥50
Minimum Isolation (dB) Maximum ≥40
extinction ratio(dB) ≥20
Working axis uniaxial-biax
Cross Talk (dB) ≥50
Polarization Dependent Loss (dB) ≤0.15
Directivity 1-3(dB) >50
Return Loss(dB) >45
Return Loss(dB) ≥50
Maximum Power Handling (mW) 500
Opterating Temperature (℃) -20~+75
Storage Temperature (℃) -40~+85
Package dimension (mm) Φ5.5xL38、Φ5.5xL50
Package dimension (mm) (ABS box) 90x20x10

 

Ordering Information
Product wavelength Fiber Type Connector Fiber length
3=3端口
4=4
端口
850nm
1310nm
1550nm
980nm
1=Bare fiber
2=PM1550
3=PM1310
FC/PC
FC/APC
SC/PC
SC/APC
ect.
0=0.5m
1=1m
2=2m
ect.