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Optical Delay Line ODL
5 fs resolutionUp to 50 nstyp. 0.8 dB loss
Spectrometer Accessories · High speed, low insertion loss

Optical Delay Line ODL

fiber-coupled optical delay line

A high-speed fiber coupled delay line with a high precision encoder. Resolution 5 fs, delay range up to 50 ns, insertion loss typically 0.8 dB on sub ns models. It works across 1250-1650 nm, with customizable fiber and connector, in a compact form factor.

Delay rangeup to 50 ns
Resolution5 fs
Insertion losstyp. 0.8 dB
Bandwidth1250 – 1650 nm
Specifications
  • High-speed fiber coupled delay line.
  • High precision encoder.
  • Low insertion loss, typ. 0.8 dB for sub ns models.
  • Insertion loss variation < 0.5 dB.
  • Delay range up to 50 ns.
  • Polarization loss < 0.1 dB.
  • Resolution 5 fs.
  • Working temperature -10: +70 C.
  • Damage threshold 0.5 W.
  • Return loss > 55 dB.
  • Extinction ratio > 20 dB.
  • Customizable fiber / connector.
  • Operating bandwidth 1250-1650 nm.
  • Compact form factor.
See price list
Academic customers only
Ships from Zürich
Lead time on request

Online prices are for budgetary purposes only. Exact prices can be up to 20% higher depending on the current exchange rate — please request a formal quotation.

  • ▸ Prices are valid for academic customers only. Industrial and OEM customers, please contact us for a quotation.
  • ▸ Lead time: Up to 2 ns: stock to 3 weeks. Longer stages: contact.
At a glance
Delay rangeup to 50 ns
Resolution5 fs
Insertion losstyp. 0.8 dB (sub ns models)
Insertion loss variation< 0.5 dB
Polarization loss< 0.1 dB
Return loss> 55 dB
Extinction ratio> 20 dB
Operating bandwidth1250-1650 nm
Damage threshold0.5 W
Working temperature-10 : +70 C
Models & pricing
ODL100SM100 psSM+/− 0.1 dB1000
ODL100PM100 psPM+/− 0.1 dB1200
ODL330SM330 psSM+/− 0.15 dB1250
ODL380PM330 psPM+/− 0.15 dB1620
ODL660SM660 psSM+/− 0.15 dB1590
ODL660PM660 psPM+/− 0.15 dB1780
ODL1200SM1.2 nsSM+/− 0.3 dB2340
ODL1200PM1.2 nsPM+/− 0.3 dB2530
ODL1500SM1.5 nsSM+/− 0.3 dB2670
ODL1500PM1.5 nsPM+/− 0.3 dB2860
ODL3000SM3 nsSM+/− 0.5 dB4000
ODL3000PM3 nsPM+/− 0.5 dB4370
ODL4000SM4 nsSM+/− 0.5 dB5500
ODL4000PM4 nsPM+/− 0.5 dB5860
ODL5000X5 nsSMConfigurableContact
ODL5000XPM5 nsPMConfigurableContact
ODL10000X10 nsSMConfigurableContact
ODL1000XPM10 nsPMConfigurableContact
ODL20000X20 nsSMConfigurableContact
ODL2000XPM20 nsPMConfigurableContact
ODL50000X50 nsSMConfigurableContact
ODL50000XPM50 nsPMConfigurableContact

Documentation & figures
Optical Delay Line ODL
Optical Delay Line ODL

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