VIAVI MAP Series mVOA-C2B MVOA-C2B04-SB0-M100-MLU 4-Channel MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator Module, LC/APC
MAP Series mVOA-C2B MEMS attenuator module with 4 independently controlled attenuators, no power monitors, singlemode LC/APC connectors.
- Configuration
- No Monitor
- Number of Channels
- 4
- Connector
- LC/APC
Overview
The MVOA-C2B04-SB0-M100-MLU is the 4-device, no-monitor, singlemode LC/APC configuration of the VIAVI MAP Series High Density Variable Optical Attenuator (mVOA-C2B). It is a precision MEMS-based programmable attenuator module offering low insertion loss, return loss and polarization dependent loss, together with high repeatability, accuracy and long-term stability.
The mVOA-C2B builds on the earlier mVOA-C1 and is intended for client optic testing, next-generation coherent interfaces, long-haul network stress testing and silicon photonics development. It covers a wavelength range of 1260 to 1640 nm.
Platform
The module is a single-slot, hot-pluggable cassette for the VIAVI MAP-300 mainframe family. Up to eight modules fit in one MAP-300 mainframe, allowing up to 96 independently controlled attenuators in a 3U chassis when 12-device modules are used. The mVOA-C2B family is offered with 4, 8 or 12 attenuator devices per module, with LC/PC or LC/APC connectors.
Operating mode
As a no-monitor variant, this model operates in Attenuator Mode: the user enters the desired attenuation through the user interface or by remote SCPI command and the module sets it directly (open-loop control). The Constant Power and IL modes are reserved for the in/out monitor variants of the series.
Key Features
- 4 independently controlled MEMS variable optical attenuators in one module
- Singlemode LC/APC connectors
- Insertion loss of 1.6 dB or less
- Wavelength range 1260 to 1640 nm
- Maximum optical input power of 27 dBm for EDFA testing and multi-wavelength applications
- Attenuation range greater than 40 dB
- Flat spectral response for CWDM and DWDM applications
- Low backreflection to reduce instabilities due to reflected light
- Fast attenuation speed of up to 1000 dB/s
- Attenuation setting through UI or remote SCPI commands
- Single-slot, hot-pluggable module for MAP-300 generation mainframes
- Up to 96 attenuators in a single 3U MAP-300 chassis across the mVOA-C2B family
Specifications
| Configuration | No Monitor |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels |
4
Series available with 4, 8, 12 channels
|
| Connector |
LC/APC
SMF; series available with LC/PC and LC/APC
|
| Wavelength Range | 1260 to 1640 nm |
|---|---|
| Insertion Loss |
<=1.6 dB
No Monitor configuration
|
| Attenuation Range | > 40 dB |
| Return Loss | 40 dB min/55 dB typ |
| Shutter Isolation | > 45 dB |
| Maximum Optical Input Power |
27 dBm
No Monitor configuration
|
| Repeatability |
±0.05 dB
typ., 0 dB to 30 dB
|
|---|---|
| Repeatability |
±0.10 dB
typ., 30 dB to 40 dB
|
| Relative Attenuation Accuracy |
±0.15 dB
typ., 0 dB to 10 dB
|
| Relative Attenuation Accuracy |
±0.15 dB
typ., 10 dB to 20 dB (as printed)
|
| Relative Attenuation Accuracy |
±0.20 dB
typ., 10 dB to 20 dB (as printed; datasheet lists this range twice with different values)
|
| PDL |
< 0.15 dB
at 0 dB
|
| PDL |
< 0.30 dB
0 dB to 10 dB
|
| PDL |
< 0.50 dB
10 dB to 20 dB
|
| Attenuation Speed | 0.1 dB/s to 1000 dB/s |
|---|---|
| MAP Command Latency | < 1 ms |
| Activation Latency | < 500 μs |
| Trigger Latency | < 10 μs |
| Warm-up Time |
30 min
All optical measurements were taken after minimum 30-minute warm up; measured at constant temperature of 23 ±5°C
|
|---|---|
| Slot Width | 1 standard module |
| Calibration Period | 1 Year |
| Operating Temperature |
10 °C to 40 °C
Requirement
|
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to 60°C |
| MVOA-C2B04-SB0-M100-MLU |
MAP Series VOA B-type 4 devices no option SMF LC/APC
Power type: Standard (No Monitors)
|
|---|
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Client optic testing
- Next-generation coherent interface testing
- Long-haul network stress testing
- Silicon photonics development
- Network emulation test systems
- EDFA testing
- CWDM and DWDM testing
- Lab and production test
