The Fiber Collimator is the basic element for in-line fiber optics components, such as isolator and FWDM. The fiber collimator has low insertion loss and high return loss. The unique processing and high quality AR coating also enable this fiber collimator to handle high power.
The Wavelength Division Multiplexer combine or separate light at different wavelengths. They offer very low insertion loss, low polarization dependent loss, high isolation and excellent environmental stability. These components have been extensively used in fiber laser, CATV, WDM networks and fiber optic instruments.
AFR's MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator is based on an electrostatic drived micro-electro-mechanical-system (MEMS) chip. The MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator chip consists of a tilting mirror to change light coupling between input and output fibers. The components are characterized with low insertion loss, fast response and compact size. The MEMS Variable Optical Attenuator is widely uesd in WDM networks, power control or gain variation in EDFA.
AFR high bandwidth zero-chirp F10 modulators are based on the Mach-Zehnder Interferometer (MZI) architecture. They are manufactured using the highly reliable titanium indiffusion technology in X-Cut, Y-Propagating LiNbO3 substrates. The F10 is a single drive modulator designed for high bit rate advanced metro to long haul communication systems that requires the superior performance. The F10 modulator contains an integrated photo detector that may be used to set and lock the DC bias on the modulator as well as provide an estimate of the modulator output optical power.
A micro lens was formed at the end of fiber to couple with active chips in LD and PD modules. Conical and wedge lensed fiber are both available, other shapes can be customized. And AFR can provide one stop service for fiber tail assembly, including lensed fiber, fiber metallization, AR-coating, feedthrough soldering, fiber connectorization, etc.
