1310-1550nm 20W High Power Optical Circulator
High-power 3-port optical circulator operating at 1310 nm, 1480 nm, and 1550 nm bands. Handles average optical power up to 20W CW and 10 kW pulse peak power with typ. 30 dB isolation and 0.8 dB insertion loss.
Technical Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Center Wavelength
1310, 1480, 1550 or specified
nm
Operating Wavelength Range
±20
nm
Port Type
3 Port
-
Typical Peak Isolation
30
dB
Min. Isolation @ 23°C
26
dB
Typical Insertion Loss @ 23°C
0.8
dB
Max. Insertion Loss @ 23°C
1.2
dB
Min. Extinction Ratio @ 23°C (PM)
18
dB
Max. PDL (SM fiber)
0.15
dB
Min. Return Loss
50
dB
Min. Crosstalk
45
dB
Max. Average Power
1, 2, 5, 10, 20 or specified
W
Max. ns Pulse Peak Power
10 or specified
kW
Package Dimensions
dia. 5.5 x 35 mm (<=5W) / 70 x 12 x 8 mm (<=10W) / 38 x 18.5 x 11.5 mm (<=20W)
mm
Max. Tensile Load
5
N
Operating Temperature
+10 to +50
°C
Storage Temperature
0 to +60
°C
Technical Datasheet Note
With connectors, handling power is limited to 1W, IL is 0.3 dB higher, RL is 5 dB lower, and ER is 2 dB lower. Available in PM fiber or standard SMF-28e fiber.
With connectors, handling power is limited to 1W, IL is 0.3 dB higher, RL is 5 dB lower, and ER is 2 dB lower. Available in PM fiber or standard SMF-28e fiber.
Configuration and ordering notes
Designed for high-power erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFA) and CATV networks. Engineering review covers operating band, power class (up to 20W), fiber type, and termination style during configuration review.
Selection Guidance: Compare non-reciprocal routing and optical sensing isolation in our 3-Port Optical Circulator for Fiber Sensing Guide ↗ or 1064nm and 1550nm Optical Circulator Selection.
Key Applications
High-power EDFA amplifiers; CATV & telecom distribution; Free-space optical communication; Defense photonics.
Package Drawing
Need an exact configuration?
A quotation review can begin with the application, quantity and available component information. Wavelength, optical power, fiber and termination details can be clarified with engineering.