Exfo IQ-3100-B-EI Variable Attenuator
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| Part Number | IQ-3100-B-EI |
|---|---|
| In Stock | 3 |
| Available | Today |
| Location | Champaign, IL USAships worldwide |
| Stock # | 53407-54 |
| Ship Weight | 5 lbs /ea |
| Condition | Used and in Excellent Condition |
| Inspection | Before every shipment |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee |
Description
• Part Number: IQ-3100-B-EI
• Wavelength Range: 1200 to 1650 nm
• Fiber Type: Singlemode 9/125 um
• Insertion Loss: < 1.5 dB
• Optical Interface: PC*
The fully programmable IQ-3100 Variable Attenuator offers reliable and repeatable performance and is ideal for automated BER testing.
Optical system manufacturers know that variable attenuators are essential in order to keep their test systems running smoothly. They look for performance, user-friendliness, complete control of test parameters and advanced programming capability. EXFO's IQ-3100 Variable Attenuator combines innovative design techniques, high-quality components and meticulous calibration procedure. Reliability and repeatable performance. That's what the IQ-3100 offers, in a flexible and fully programmable module. Choose from three attenuation modes: absolute, relative and X+B. Cycle through a repeatable sequence of up to 100 attenuation steps, with a dwell time of up to 1000 hours per step. Add a user-friendly Windows environment, and you've got a first-class variable attenuator.
Exfo IQ-3100 Datasheet (pdf)
Exfo IQ-3100 / IQ-3300 Manual (pdf)
*This unit comes with the standard Exfo optical interface as shown here. The Exfo Universal Interface (EUI) Connector Adapters are sold separately. They can be purchased here.
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Exfo IQ-3100-B-EI Variable Attenuator Overview
Features:
- Excellent Spectral Uniformity of µ 0.1 dB
- 100 dB Maximum Attenuation
- Ultra-Low Insertion Loss
The Exfo IQ-3100-B-EI Variable Attenuator may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
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Exfo IQ-3100-B-EI Variable Attenuator Specs
| General | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Exfo |
| Model | IQ-3100-B-EI |
| Condition | Used and in Excellent Condition |
| Product Family | IQ-3100 |
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