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RENTON, Wash., September 17, 2019 — Lightel’s Polarization Diversity Receiver Eliminates Polarization Fading in Fiber Optic Interferometers
Lightel’s Polarization Diversity Receiver (PDR) performs as a receiver for fiber optic interferometers that are susceptible to polarization fading because of random birefringence variations. The device incorporates three independent polarized PIN diodes ensuring that at least one output has high interferometric visibility. This approach eliminates polarization fading in fiber optic interferometers without a consequential lowering of the signal-to-noise ratio. Lightel’s PDR is available in 1550nm and 1310nm wavelengths, the unit is PCB mountable and is offered with 900micron tubing and a variety of connector options.
About Lightel
Incorporated in 1999, Lightel Technologies was founded to bring advanced optical components, and equipment to the optical communications, aerospace, and sensor industries. Lightel maintains its headquarters in Renton, Washington, with additional manufacturing facilities for high volume, cost sensitive production offshore. Our products are sold worldwide, with distributors in key locations to offer the best customer services possible.
Since the initial passive component product development, Lightel has emerged as a technology leader several key product areas, including Fused Biconic Taper (FBT) coupler workstations, a full line of FBT components, Thin Film Filter (TFF), and other micro-optic components, video microscopes for inspection, cleaning, test and analysis.
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Mark Curran
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