SMA Fiber Adapter

SMA Fiber Adapter

1G01236A
 
Description: 

This fiber adapter is used for connecting power and energy sensors to a standard SMA-type fiber. Many sensors need an additional mounting bracket to connect to all fiber adapters. More information can be found in the datasheet below.

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Specification

Photodiode Sensors Datasheet
Thermal Sensors Datasheet
Pyroelectric Sensors Datasheet
  • Ø25mm x 10.5mm
  • All but PD300
  • ST
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FAQ

Do the fast photodiode detectors (FPD & FPS-1) have attenuators and fiber adapters available for them?

Yes, there are a variety of accessories such as attenuators and fiber adapters available for the FPD & FPS-1 Fast Photodiode Detectors. Fast Photodiode Detectors are used for displaying temporal pulse shape on an oscilloscope. Please note that in order to mount these accessories to the FPS-1 you will need the SM1-to-M20 adapter 1G02259. This is mentioned in the catalog spec page but is sometimes missed. No adapter is needed for FPD models.

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When using the fiber optic adaptor, how do we handle power loss due to the fiber relative to calibration?

All Ophir power meters, including photodiode power meters, have an air gap between the fiber tip and the sensor. Therefore they measure the power emitted by the fiber into the air and do not take into account any reflection losses there are in the fiber. Therefore, if in actual use, the fiber will be coupled with no loss to another element, then the losses should be added to the reading. These losses are usually about 4%. Thus if the reading on the Ophir meter is say 100mW, then in lossless use, the real power will be 104mW.

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Can the PD300 be used with the filter in and with fiber adapter at the same time?

Yes, the adapter is arranged so the user can use it either with filter out or in.

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Do I need to recalibrate my instrument? How often must it be recalibrated?

Unless otherwise indicated, Ophir sensors and meters should be recalibrated within 18 months after initial purchase, and then once a year after that.

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To connect a fiber to an Ophir sensor, why do I need 2 items – an “Adapter” and a “Mounting Bracket”

The idea is used with most (though not all) sensors; the fiber optic connectors are standard (such as FC, SMA, etc.), but the sensors are all different in their mechanics, so we use the standard FO connectors but provide in addition mounting brackets for connecting the FO connectors to the various sensors.

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Tutorials

Tutorials and Articles

Fiber Adapter accessory

When using a Fiber Adapter accessory together with one of Ophir's sensors, it is important to be aware of the power/energy density that is going to reach the sensor's surface.In most cases, the fiber adapter locates the fiber tip far enough away from the absorber surface that the spot diameter on the surface will be large, and problems of damage avoided. However, that is not always a certainty! For example, when using a sensor from the PD300 series, especially with filter IN, this distance could be quite small. A power level that is within spec limits could still result in a power Read more...

Measuring Power out of a Fiber

We recently came across an interesting customer problem, in which every time he disconnected the FO connector from the adapter (that is mounted on the sensor) and then reconnected it, the power read about 50-100 uW higher than it did (nothing else changed). It then took about 10 minutes to slowly come back down to what it had been. After an investigation, we found that the increase in reading when disconnecting/reconnecting the fiber connector is a thermal effect, and not a technical flaw in the unit. If you experience something like this, the most likely direct cause is one of the following Read more...

Accessories

Customers that purchase the above items also consider the following items. Ophir-Spiricon meters and sensors include a standard manufacturers warranty for one year. Add a one year Extended Warranty to your meter or sensor, which includes one recalibration.
  • Fiber Adapter Mounting Bracket

    30 BB/LP1/N Fiber Bracket

    7Z08211
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for thermal sensors with an 18mm diameter.
  • 30 P/SV/HE Fiber Bracket

    30 P/SV/HE Fiber Bracket

    7Z08230
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for thermal sensors with a 17mm diameter.
  • 50(150)/F150 Fiber Bracket

    50(150)/F150 Fiber Bracket

    7Z08210
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for thermal sensors with a 26mm diameter.
  • L50/FL250 Fiber Bracket

    L50/FL250 Fiber Bracket

    7Z08265
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for thermal sensors with a 35mm diameter.
  • L40(150)/L50(150) Fiber Bracket

    L40(150)/L50(150) Fiber Bracket

    7Z08238
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for thermal sensors with a 50mm diameter. This is a unique bracket which can be attached to three adapters to measure three fiber inputs simultaneously.
  • FL250/FL400 Fiber Bracket

    FL250/FL400 Fiber Bracket

    7Z08212
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most thermal sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for fan-cooled thermal sensors with a 50mm diameter.
  • PD300R/FPS-1 Fiber Adapter Bracket

    PD300R/FPS-1 Fiber Bracket

    1G02259
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect round photodiode sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for the PD300R (round) photodiode series, as well as the FPS-1 fast photodiode. It is not needed for the PD300-IRG sensor. This bracket is also used for mounting ND attenuators on the FPS-1.
  • 3A-IS Fiber Adapter Bracket

    3A-IS Fiber Adapter Bracket

    7Z08213
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most power and energy sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for integrating sphere models 3A-IS and 3A-IS-IRG.
  • PD10 Fiber Adapter Bracket

    PD10 Fiber Adapter Bracket

    7Z08275
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most power and energy sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for photodiode energy sensors in the PD10 series.
  • PE50 Fiber Adapter Bracket

    PE50 Fiber Adapter Bracket

    7Z08270
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most power and energy sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for pyroelectric energy sensors in the PE50 series. It is not compatible with diffuser-equipped sensors.
  • PE9/PE10/PE25-C Fiber Bracket

    PE9/PE10/PE25-C Fiber Bracket

    7Z08269
    A mounting bracket is needed to connect most power and energy sensors to a fiber adapter (SC, ST, FC or SMA). This bracket can be used for pyroelectric energy sensors in the PE9, PE10 and PE25 series. It is not compatible with diffuser-equipped sensors.

  • Extended Warranty for Sensor

    XWAR-SENSOR

    Ophir-Spiricon meters and sensors include a standard manufacturers warranty for one year. Add a one year Extended Warranty to your meter or sensor, which includes one recalibration. More info

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