VOA 5 Variable Fiber Optic Attenuator

The VOA 5-MM (multimode) and VOA 5-SM (single-mode) are hand-held, field-rugged variable optical attenuators suited for a wide range of fiber link certification and production test applications. The VOA 5 can be operated under local control (front panel keypad) or from a PC via a serial link using the supplied PC software. The VOA 5 offers high bi-directional return loss and will maintain the set attenuation level when the unit is powered down.

The VOA 5 is powered by (2) AA alkaline batteries or an AC power adapter. A NiCad rechargeable battery pack is an option.


Features:
• Multimode and single-mode models
• Hand-held (0.55 kg, 1.22 lb)
• High speed (0 to 60 dB < 3 s)
• Low insertion loss (< 2 dB, single-mode)
• Remote (SCPI) control via serial port
• LabVIEW® drivers provided
• AA Alkaline, NiCad, or AC powering
• Long battery life (> 16 hours)

Applications:
• Portable VOA for fiber optic link installation and certification tests
• Programmable VOA for production and QA environments
• Low-cost bench-top VOA for development labs

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