Description
C+L Band SM Manual Variable Optical Attenuator
C+L Band SM Manual Variable Optical Attenuator is a fiber component which can control the attenuation of the optical power by adjusting the screw, the attenuation value can be up to 60dB, it’s widely used in Quantum Communication field, Optical Power Testing System, higher power version is available.
| Application: | Features: | ![]() |
| Quantum Communication | Low Original Loss | |
| Fiber Laser | High Return Loss | |
| Testing System | High Attenuation Range | |
| Lab And Research | High Reliability |
Specification:
| Parameter | Symbol | Value |
Unit |
| Operating Wavelength | λ | 1530-1625 |
nm |
| Attenuation Range | 0.6~60 | dB | |
| Max. Original Loss | IL | 0.6 | dB |
| Adjustment Precision | 0.02 | dB | |
| Max. Polarization Dependent Loss | PDL | 0.15 | dB |
| Min. Return Loss | RL | 50 | dB |
| Max. Optical Power (CW) | P | 500 or customized | mW |
| Max. Tensil Load | 5 | N | |
| Fiber Type | SMF-28e Fiber | – | |
| Operating Temperature | T | -5~70 | ℃ |
| Storage Temperature | T | -40~85 | ℃ |
| Package Dimension | 26x18x8 | mm |
| Notice: Above specifications are tested at center wavelength without connector in room temperature @23℃. |
| For devices with connectors, IL will be 0.3dB higher, RL will be 5dB lower. |
Drawing:

Ordering Information (Part Number):
| SMVOA-WW-FF-J-LL-CC |
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| WW | J | LL | CC |
| Wavelength | Fiber Jacket | Fiber Length | Connector |
| CL – C+L Band (1530~1625nm) | B – 250um Bare Fiber | 05 – 0.5m | NE – None |
| 9 – 900um Loose Tube | 08 – 0.8m | FA – FC/APC | |
| 2 – 2.0mm Loose Tube | 10 – 1.0m | FU – FC/UPC | |
| 3 – 3.0mm Loose Tube | 15– 1.5m | SA – SC/APC | |
| 20 – 2.0m | SU – SC/UPC | ||
| LA – LC/APC | |||
| LU – LC/UPC | |||
| SS – Specify | |||
Example: SMVOA-CL-9-10-FA is the PN for 1530-1625nm SM Manual Variable Optical Attenuator, 1.0m SM fiber, 900um loose tube, FC/APC
