The A1000 is a compact high-speed Polarization Analyzer (Polarimeter) which provides comprehensive capabilities for analyzing polarization properties of optical signals. This includes representation of the State of Polarization (SOP) on the Poincaré Sphere (Stokes Parameter) as well as determining the Müller and Jones Matrices. The on-board algorithms together with the on-board calibration data ensure highly accurate operation across a broad wavelength range.

      Due to its real time capability (1 MSamples/s) the instrument is well suited for analyzing disturbed and fluctuating signals as well as for control applications requiring real time feedback of polarization information. The provided analysis software allows a comprehensive analysis of the obtained measurement data. Combining this unit with a polarization controller and a tuneable laser allows high-speed PMD/PDL measurements.

Product HighlightS:

• High-Speed Operation
• Calibration Data on Board
• Analogue and Digital Data
  Output Ports
• On-Board Memory / DSP
• Compact Size
• Robust, no Moving Parts
• PC Software: polarizationNAVIGATOR TM

Applications:

• Monitoring / Measurement of
  State of Polarization (SOP)
  Stokes Parameter
  Degree of Polarization (DOP)
• Recirculating Loop Experiments:
  High-Speed Analysis of SOP/DOP of
  Recirculating Signal
• Feedback Signal for PMD Compensation
•  Analysis of PM-Fiber Extinction Ratio
• Performance Analysis of Polarization
  Scramblers
• Quality-Monitoring in Optical Networks
  (PMD/OSNR)
• Intrusion Detection
• High-Speed PMD/PDL Measurement
• Jones-, Mueller- Matrix Analysis
• Polarization Event Analysis