COMMUNICATIONS COMPONENTS
Key Features • C+L or 1310 nm band operation
• Excellent wavelength dependence and ripple
• Low PDL
• Improved thermal stability
• Compact size
• Single-channel or multichannel applications
For the increasing bandwidth demands of today’s networks, JDSU has now
improved on the existing MV50 by allowing for 1310 nm operation, in addition
to the C or L bands. As a next generation-version of the MV47, the MV50 offers
excellent wavelength dependence and ripple, low polarization dependent loss
(PDL), and improved thermal stability. The MV50 series of attenuators provides
an economical solution to managing optical power.
Identical in footprint (the MV50 can be substituted for the MV47) and similar in
design concept to the MV47, the MV50 uses an advanced graded neutral density
filter as its attenuating element. Reflective optics permit same-side jumper exit
and enable easy panel mounting. Attenuation is controlled by turning an
adjustment screw.
Excellent wavelength dependence and ripple facilitate single-channel or
multichannel power equalization, making the MV50 ideal for dense wavelength
division multiplexing (DWDM) systems.
Applications
• Power equalization in multichannel,
optically amplified networks
• Power control into narrowband
wavelength division multiplexers
(WDMs) and configurable networks
• Power control into receivers
Miniature Variable Attenuator
MV50 Series
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(Specifications in mm unless otherwise noted.)Dimensions Diagram
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MV50 SERIES
Specifications
Parameter C Band L Band 1310 nm
Wavelength range 1520 to 1565 nm 1565 to 1620 nm 1290 to 1330 nm
Insertion loss1<1.5 dB <1.5 dB <2.5 dB
Dynamic range1>35 dB >35 dB >35 dB
Wavelength dependence <0.15 dB at minimum <0.15 dB at minimum -
attenuation attenuation
<0.25 dB at <10 dB <0.25 dB at <10 dB -
<0.30 dB at <20 dB <0.30 dB at <20 dB -
<0.40 dB at <35 dB <0.40 dB at <35 dB -
Peak-to-peak ripple2<0.30 dB <0.30 dB -
Polarization dependent loss1,2 <0.20 dB <0.20 dB <0.20 dB
Temperature dependence of attenuation2<0.30 dB <0.30 dB <0.30 dB
Return loss1>45 dB >45 dB >45 dB
Maximum input power (CW) 50 mW (17 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm) 50 mW (17 dBm)
Fiber type SMF-28 SMF-28 SMF-28
Dimensions (W x H x D) 37.8 x 16.5 x 23.4 mm 37.8 x 16.5 x 23.4 mm 37.8 x 16.5 x 23.4 mm
Operating temperature 0 to 60 °C 0 to 60 °C 0 to 60 °C
Storage temperature -40 to 85 °C -40 to 85 °C -40 to 85 °C
1. Excluding connectors.
2. Over all attenuation levels.
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Ordering Information
For more information on this or other products and their availability, please contact your local JDSU account manager or
JDSU directly at 1-800-498-JDSU (5378) in North America and +800-5378-JDSU worldwide or via e-mail at
customer.service@jdsu.com.
Sample: MVA-0S1N221B1
MV50 SERIES
Code Return Loss
2 45 dB
Code Buffer Type
1 900 µm fiber
2 3 mm cable
C 2 mm cable
Code Fiber Type
1 9/125 single mode
Code Mode
SSingle mode
Code Wavelength
1 C + L band
2 1310 nm
Code Port Readout
NNo readout
MVA - 0
Code Pigtail Length1
A0.5 m
B1.0 m
C1.5 m
D2.0 m
E3.0 m
F4.0 m
G5.0 m
S1
Code Connector Type
0None
1FC/PC
3 FC/APC
4SC/PC
5SC/APC
8ST/PC
B2LC/PC
N2
1. Unless otherwise specified, the tolerance on length is ±10%.
Tolerances for lengths below 1 m are ±10 cm.
2. LC/PC with 900 µm fiber or 2 mm cable only.
Product specifications and descriptions in this document subject to change without notice. © 2007 JDS Uniphase Corporation 10115733 Rev. 005 11/07 MV50.DS.CC.AE November 2007
SMF-28 is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated.
