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1550nm High Power Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter

The 1550nm High Power Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter can be used either as a polarization beam combiner to combine light beams from two PM input fibers into a single output fiber, or as a polarization beam splitter to split light from an input fiber into two output fibers of orthogonal polarization states. They are ideal for high power fiber laser and high power fiber amplifier applications.

Features

  • Low Insertion Loss
  • High Extinction Ratio
  • Compact In-Line Package
  • High Stability and Reliability

Applications

  • High power Fiber Laser
  • High power Fiber Amplifier
  • Test and Measurement
  • Instrumentation

The 1550nm High Power Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter can be used either as a polarization beam combiner to combine light beams from two PM input fibers into a single output fiber, or as a polarization beam splitter to split light from an input fiber into two output fibers of orthogonal polarization states. They are ideal for high power fiber laser and high power fiber amplifier applications.

DK Photonics offers a large selection of PBS/C. These devices can handle powers rang from 300mW to 50W or other on request and have center operating wavelengths ranging from 780 nm to 2050nm.

If you do not see a standard Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter that meets your needs, we welcome the opportunity to review your desired specification and quote a custom Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter. Requests for custom fiber pigtails, different wavelengths and handling power of operation or other specific needs will be readily addressed.

 

PBS principle

Performance Specifications

Parameter

Unit

Value

Operating wavelength

nm

1550

Operating bandwidth

nm

±40

Typical insertion loss

dB

0.30

Max. insertion loss

dB

0.50

Min. Extinction Ratio

dB

20

Return loss

dB

>50

Directivity

dB

>50

Max. Power Handling

W

5, 10, 20,30

Tensile Load

N

< 5

Fiber Type

Port 1

-

SMF-28e, or PM1300 Fiber, or LMA DC fiber

Port2 & Port 3

-

PM1550-XP, or LMA DC fiber

Operating temperature

-5 ~ +70

Storing temperature

-40 ~ +85

Package dimension

mm

14x12x8

  1. Above specifications are for device without connector. All parameters are tested at room temperature.
  2. For devices with connectors, IL will be 0.3dB higher, RL will be 5dB lower and ER will be 2dB lower. The default connector key is aligned to slow axis. Power transmits through the connector less than 2W.
  3.  For >50W high power applications, we will use heat sink package, contact DK Photonics for details.
  4. Since the light is bidirectionally reversible, PBC can also be used as PBS.

Package Dimension

1550nm High Power Polarization Beam Combiner/Splitter

*Due to ongoing design improvements, the package size is subject to change. For high power applications, we will use heat sink package, contact DK Photonics for details. Please contact DK Photonics for confirmation.

Order information

P/N: HPPBC/PBS-①-②-③-④-⑤-⑥

When you inquire, please provide the correct P/N number according to our ordering information, and attach the appropriate description would be better. If need any connector, we do not recommend choosing a 250μm bare fiber pigtail.
Operating Wavelength
Power Handling(Total)
Fiber type (Port 1)
Pigtails Diameter
Fiber Length
Connector
15:1550nm
XX: Others
5:5W
10:10W
20:20W
30:30W
1:SM fiber
3:PM fiber, slow axis aligned to port3
XXX: fiber name
25:250μm
90:900μm
XX: Others
08:0.8m
10:1.0m
XX: Others
00: None
FP: FC/PC
FA: FC/APC
XX: Others
Part Number Example: HPPBS-P-15-10-3-25-10-00

Description: 1550nm High Power Polarization Beam Splitter, 10W power, PM1550 fiber at all port, with bare fiber, 1.0m fiber length, and no connectors. 

Ordering Information for Custom Parts:

If you need to customize other specifications, please provide detailed description for your requirement.

PBS principle

 

More Details Regarding Routing path:

Polarization Beam Combiner:

Routing path is from port 1, 2 to 3, Here are three options of polarized state from Port 1, 2 to Port 3

Option 1:PM to SM fiber

Port 1: 50%, Linear polarized light in, through slow axis,

Port 2: 50%, Linear polarized light in, through slow axis

Port 3, 100%, Circularly polarized light Out,

Option 2:PM to PM, port 1 is slow axis 45° aligned to port 3

Port 1, 2, only work through slow axis, blocked the fast,

Port 1 or 2, 100%, Linear polarized light in, through slow axis,

Port 3, 25% linear polarized light out, through slow axis, and 25% by the fast,

Option 3: PM to PM fiber, port 1 is slow axis 0° aligned to port 3

Port 1, 2, only work through slow axis, blocked the fast,

The slow axis of port 1 is aligned to the slow axis of port 3,

The slow axis of port 2 is aligned to the fast axis of port 3,

Polarization Beam Splitter:

Routing path is from port 3 to 1,2, Here are three options of polarized state from Port 3 to Port 1 & 2

Option 1: SM to PM fiber

Port 3, Circularly polarized light in,

Port 1: 50%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis,

Port 2: 50%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis

Option 2: PM to PM, port 3 is slow axis 45° aligned to port 1

1.    Port 3, Linearly polarized light in, through slow axis,

Port 1: 50%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis, Port 2: 50%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis

2.    Port 3, Linearly polarized light in, through fast axis,

Port 1: 50%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis, Port 2: 50%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis

Option 3: PM to PM, port 3 is slow axis 0° aligned to port 1

1.    Port 3, Linearly polarized light in, through slow axis,

Port 1: 100%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis, Port 2: 0%

2.    Port 3, Linearly polarized light in, through fast axis,

        Port 1: 0%, Port 2: 100%, Linear polarized light out, through slow axis