AGILE OPTICAL COMPONENTS Voltage-Controlled Optical Filters VCF Series Key Features • 50 and 100 GHz tunable filters for C or L band • High adjacent and non-adjacent channel rejection • Good wavelength setting accuracy • Low insertion loss • Low chromatic dispersion • Wide tuning range • Low tuning voltage • Pins extruding from side of the package • Mountable on PCB with small footprint Applications • ASE suppression for optical fiber amplifiers (OFAs) and tunable lasers or receivers • Signal demultiplexers for wavelength division multiplexers (WDMs) or 1xN splitters • Dynamic wavelength selection associated with WDM systems using optical add/drops and flexible wavelength conversion The JDSU Agile Optical Components family includes modulators, switches, attenuators and tunable filters. These products provide the basis for spectrally efficient DWDM transmission utilizing dispersion tolerant modulation, channel monitoring, wavelength switching, remote power control and dynamic channel selection. They support a wide range of flexible functionalities at lower operational expenses for the Agile Optical Network. In addition, we have a complete line of tunable lasers assemblies and sub-assemblies in our Agile Transmission Module family. The JDSU VCF series is a voltage-controlled tunable band pass filters* that can be used for amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) suppression of optical signals and for single-channel demultiplexing from a multichannel dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical signal stream. The VCF can also be used in flexible and dynamic wavelength optical add/drop applications. The VCF uses hermetic sealing for increased resistance to environmental extremes. The VCF series offers excellent optical performance in either C or L band. The center wavelength selection is precisely tuned using a stepper motor driven by an external integrated circuit controller. The driver moves the filter up and down in uniform steps in the center wavelength, to provide high resolution. The VCF is compact in size and can easily be mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The transmission spectrum of the VCF is optimized for low insertion loss, high rejection, and low chromatic dispersion. * Patent pending. NORTH AMERICA : 800 498-JDSU (5378) WORLDWIDE : +800 5378-JDSU WEBSITE : www.jdsu.com VCF SERIES 2 Dimensions Diagram (Specifications in mm unless otherwise noted.) 2 14 2 M A D E IN C H IN 9 A 25 5 MADE IN CHINA 50 Ø5 30 12 14 6 A 3 3 44 19 4 0.1 3 DETAIL A #2-56 UNC (3) PLACES 0 60 -5 40 -10 20 -15 0 -20 -20 -25 -40 -30 -100 -90 -80 -70 -60 -50 -40 -30 -20 -10 -60 0 10 20 30 40 50 Relative Frequency (GHz) 60 70 80 90 100 Chromatic Dispersion (ps/nm) Tranmission (dB) Filter Performance: VCF050 VCF SERIES 3 0 60 -5 40 -10 20 -15 0 -20 -20 -25 -40 -30 Chromatic Dispersion (ps/nm) Tranmission (dB) Filter Performance: VCF100 -60 -200 -175 -150 -125 -100 -75 -50 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 Relative Frequency (GHz) Specifications1 Parameter Optimized tuning range Bandwidth (BW at -0.5 dB) Bandwidth (BW at -1 dB) Bandwidth (BW at -3 dB) Bandwidth (BW at -20 dB) Non-adjacent rejection -1 dB bandwidth variation over tuning range Insertion loss Insertion loss variation over tuning range Frequency setting accuracy2 Potentiometer frequency backlash Stepper motor frequency backlash Stepper motor frequency repeatability (unidirectional) Polarization dependent loss3 Polarization mode dispersion3 Group delay dispersion2 Return loss Settling time Tuning speed Wear Fiber type Maximum optical power (single-channel) Maximum optical power (all channels) Dimensions (W x H x D)4 side pinout Operating temperature Storage temperature VCF050 Typical Minimum Typical Maximum Minimum Typical Maximum Typical Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Typical Maximum Minimum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum VCF100 1525 to 1570 nm (C band) or 1565 to 1610 nm (L band) 15 GHz 25 GHz 20 GHz 30 GHz 35 GHz 70 GHz 84 GHz 160 GHz -40 dB -40 dB ±5% ±5% 3.0 dB 3.0 dB 0.5 dB 0.5 dB ±3 GHz ±3 GHz ±4 GHz ±5 GHz 2 GHz 2 GHz 8 GHz 8 GHz 3 GHz 3 GHz 9.5 GHz 9.5 GHz ±0.5 GHz ±0.5 GHz 0.30 dB 0.20 dB 0.2 ps 0.2 ps ±50 ps/nm ±20 ps/nm 40 dB 30 ms 5000 ms 1.2 x 106 nm SMF-28 with 900 µm buffered jacket or 250 µm bare fiber 10 dBm 23 dBm 25 x 12 x 50 mm -5 to 70 °C -40 to 85 °C 1. All specifications are excluding connectors, over operating temperature range -5 to 70°C, wavelength range 1525 to 1570 nm or 1565 to 1610 nm, and all polarization states. 2. Using insertion loss feedback. 3. Within specified bandwidth over ±12 GHz from filter center. 4. Excluding strain relief and connector pins. VCF SERIES 4 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 [email protected]. Sample: VCF100+3CANCE1.5 +3 VCF Code 050 100 Filter Option 50 GHz 100 GHz Code C L . A Tuning Range 1525 to 1570 nm 1565 to 1610 nm Code NC FP FA SC SU SP Connector no connector FC/HPC1 FC/APC1 SC/HPC1 SC/APC1 ST/HPC1 Code C E Pigtail Type 250 µm bare fiber 900 µm tight buffer Code 1.0 1.5 Pitail Length 1.0 meter 1.5 meters 1. Not available for 250 µm bare fiber option. SMF-28 is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated. Telcordia is a registered trademark of Telcordia Technologies Incorporated. All statements, technical information and recommendations related to the products herein are based upon information believed to be reliable or accurate. However, the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed, and no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies. The user assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection with the use of a product or its application. JDSU reserves the right to change at any time without notice the design, specifications, function, fit or form of its products described herein, including withdrawal at any time of a product offered for sale herein. JDSU makes no representations that the products herein are free from any intellectual property claims of others. Please contact JDSU for more information. JDSU and the JDSU logo are trademarks of JDS Uniphase Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. ©2006 JDS Uniphase Corporation. All rights reserved. 10139512 Rev. 003 02/06 VCF50100.DS.CC.AE NORTH AMERICA : 800 498-JDSU (5378) WORLDWIDE : +800 5378-JDSU WEBSITE : www.jdsu.com