FVA-3800

MULTIPORT BENCHTOP OPTICAL VARIABLE ATTENUATOR

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Ideal for BER testing and system verication in labs or demanding manufacturing environments.

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KEY FEATURES
Up to four attenuators per unit Very fast settling time

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APPLICATIONS
BER testing System loss emulation Coherent transmission Bidirectional Optical Sub-Assembly (BOSA)

Integrated power meter for accurate output power control Polarization-maintaining option Front-panel control as well as remote control via USB or Ethernet

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SPEC SHEET

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VERSATILE AND COMPACT SIGNAL ATTENUATION SOLUTION

The FVA-3800 Multiport Benchtop Optical Variable Attenuator is designed for a broad range of applications for users with very demanding research requirements as well as for those looking for a fast, high-density solution. It is the most compact instrument on the market. Capable of integrating up to four attenuators in a single unit, users with tight space requirements are now able to get a no-compromise solution.

Input

ATTENUATOR

Output

POWER METER

Power Stabilization

Polarization-Maintaining Option

The FVA-3800 is compatible with polarization-maintaining fiber. This eliminates the need to use an external polarization controller to maintain the polarization of the input signal, which is critical for coherent transmitters, receiver design and testing.

Front Panel Control

PC Application for Multi-Instrument Management

EXFOs Test Instrument Manager application, TIM, makes it very easy for users to control and view the status of each attenuator. Simply connect a PC running the application to the FVA-3800 via USB, for single device operation, or connect via Ethernet, for multi-device operation. The TIM application is also compatible with the FLS and IQS-2800 ITLA tunable light sources.

Remote Control
Standard USB and Ethernet interfaces enable the FVA-3800 to be remotely controlled from a PC or test station. This allows users to program their own software solutions for complex procedures or to automate their testing using SCPI commands.

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Equipped with an LCD display, the FVA-3800 does not require a PC to set the attenuation range, wavelength or power output level. This makes it fast and easy for users to set all the required parameters.

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SIMPLE, FLEXIBLE AND USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE

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The power monitoring function is used to set the attenuator output power level. When enabled, this option maintains power stability, even when there is a fluctuation in source power. It also simplifies test setups by eliminating the need for an external power meter.

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The rugged and reliable design of the FVA-3800 is built using components with high mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) specifications. Thanks to minimal maintenance, our attenuators can be used in 24/7 production environments.

Rugged and Reliable

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SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS a
Description Fiber type Number of channels Wavelength range (nm) Maximum attenuation (dB) Insertion loss (dB) Attenuation setting resolution (dB) Attenuation repeatability (dB) Power metering range (dBm) Relative uncertainty of power meter (dB) Averaging time of power meter (s) PDL (dB) peak-to-peak (typical) Return loss (dB) Max. input power (dBm) Transition speed (dB/s), typical FVA-380x-B 9/125 m, SMF-28 1 to 4 1260 to 1620 > 45 < 2.0 0.01 0.1 50 to 20 0.05 0.002 to 1 < 0.3 > 45 FVA-380x-P PMF 1 or 2 1510 to 1610

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS a
Size (H X W X D) Temperature Operating Storage PC interface method Minimum PC requirements Power supply
NOTE

100 mm X 222 mm X 330 mm (3 15/16 in X 9 in X 13 in) 5 C to 45 C (41 F to 113 F) 40 C to 70 C (40 F to 158 F) USB 2.0, Ethernet Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, USB 2.0

~100 240 V; 50/60 Hz; 60 W maximum

a. All specifications are preliminary; valid at 23 oC 3 oC unless otherwise stated.

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0.1 to 1000

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FVA-3800 ORDERING INFORMATION

FVA-380X-X-XX
Channels 1 = One channel (P models only) 2 = Two channels 4 = Four channels (B models only) Models B = Single-mode SMF-28 fiber P = Polarization-maintaining fiber Example: FVA-3801-B-58 Connectors 58 = FC/APC 89 = FC/UPC 91 = SC/UPC

EXFO Headquarters

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Tel.: +1 418 683-0211 | Toll-free: +1 800 663-3936 (USA and Canada) | Fax: +1 418 683-2170 | info@EXFO.com | www.EXFO.com

EXFO serves over 2000 customers in more than 100 countries. To find your local office contact details, please go to www.EXFO.com/contact.
EXFO is certified ISO 9001 and attests to the quality of these products. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. EXFO has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this specification sheet is accurate. However, we accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions, and we reserve the right to modify design, characteristics and products at any time without obligation. Units of measurement in this document conform to SI standards and practices. In addition, all of EXFOs manufactured products are compliant with the European Unions WEEE directive. For more information, please visit www.EXFO.com/recycle. Contact EXFO for prices and availability or to obtain the phone number of your local EXFO distributor. For the most recent version of this spec sheet, please go to the EXFO website at www.EXFO.com/specs. In case of discrepancy, the Web version takes precedence over any printed literature.

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Printed in Canada 14/02

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