OZ Optics offers multi-channel benchtop polarization-dependent loss emulator

April 14, 2022

The multi-channel benchtop polarization-dependent loss emulator helps technicians to study and quantify fiber network polarization impairments and effects by emulating a known polarization dependent loss (PDL) level.

Stephen Hardy

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OZ Optics Ltd. says its multi-channel benchtop polarization-dependent loss emulator helps technicians to study and quantify fiber network polarization impairments and effects by emulating a known polarization dependent loss (PDL) level.

The PDL emulator features high linear dynamic range, flat wavelength response over the C&L bands, low insertion loss, and low residual polarization mode dispersion, OZ asserts. The system is configurable with 1 to 16 independent channels and can be controlled manually via a color LCD touch screen or under computer control via the USB interface.

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Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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