General Optics
Birefringent Wedges
Split or combine polarization-multiplexed optical signals in telecom systems with miniature birefringent wedges offering both high extinction ratio and transmission.
These YVO4 and LiNbO3 birefringent wedges produce a large angular separation between orthogonally polarized beams in a very small space making them useful for telecom applications including WSS, isolators, interleavers, and more.
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Birefringent Wedge Capabilities
Choose YVO4 or LiNbO3 , and specify size, wavelength, and anti-reflection coating options to meet your exact requirements.
Typical Birefringent Wedge Specifications |
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Material |
YVO4 |
LiNbO3 |
Characteristics |
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Dimensions |
1 x 1 mm, 1.25 x 1.25 mm |
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Optical Axis Orientation Tolerance |
±0.1° |
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Wavefront Distortion |
λ/10 at 632.8 nm |
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Surface Quality |
10-5 |
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Antireflection Coating |
R<0.20% at 1310 ± 40 nm or 1550 ± 40 nm |
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