Santec OVA-920 Optical Variable Attenuator
The Santec OVA-920 is a precision optical variable attenuator designed for accurate control of optical power levels. It features a wide attenuation range, low insertion loss, and excellent repeatability, making it suitable for various applications in optical communication and testing.
- Model
- Santec OVA-920
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,530
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- OVA-920
This unit
The Santec OVA-920 Optical Variable Attenuator is a precision instrument for accurate control of optical power levels in optical communications, laboratory testing, and research environments. It delivers reliable, repeatable attenuation across a wide dynamic range with minimal insertion loss, making it suitable for optical system integration and automated test setups.
Technical Specifications
- Attenuation Range: Up to 100 dB dynamic range
- Repeatability: ±0.01 dB
- Insertion Loss: Low insertion loss design
- Wavelength Dependence: Low wavelength dependency
- Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): Low PDL
- Maximum Optical Input Power: 23 dBm
- Fiber Compatibility: Single-mode fiber (SMF), dispersion-shifted fiber (DSF), and polarization-maintaining fiber (PMF); available with 0.9 mm tight buffer and 0.25 mm jacket options
- Connector Options: APC (Angled Physical Contact) and SPC (Standard Physical Contact) available
Key Features
- Wide attenuation range for dynamic power control
- Excellent repeatability ensures consistent test results
- Low insertion loss minimizes signal degradation
- Supports multiple fiber types and connector configurations
- Calibrated units with calibration services available
- Remote operation via GPIB, Ethernet, and USB interfaces
Typical Applications
- Optical communication system testing and validation
- Bit Error Rate (BERT) testing of optical transceivers
- Power level adjustment in automated test systems
- Channel equalization in WDM systems
- Laboratory research and component characterization
Compatibility & Integration The OVA-920 integrates with standard optical test benches and supports both SMF and specialty fibers (DSF, PMF). Multiple connector types and remote control interfaces enable flexible integration into automated measurement and production test environments.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | 23 dBm maximum input |
Santec OVA-920 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Santec OVA-920. Calibration covers attenuation accuracy at 5 or more set values across the full range (0 to rated maximum dB), attenuation linearity, wavelength-dependent attenuation at 1310 nm, 1490 nm, and 1550 nm, insertion loss at minimum attenuation (0 dB position), and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Santec OVA-920 faults: motor and gear mechanism wear (attenuation steps or loss of smooth control), optical port contamination, EEPROM calibration data corruption. Most common faults are motor or gear mechanism wear on variable attenuators causing attenuation steps or loss of smooth control, optical port contamination reducing dynamic range, and EEPROM calibration data corruption on digitally controlled models.
Santec OVA-920 price
This Santec OVA-920 is listed at $2,530. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Santec OVA-920 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Santec OVA-920 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers attenuation accuracy at 5 or more set values across the full range (0 to rated maximum dB), attenuation linearity, wavelength-dependent attenuation at 1310 nm, 1490 nm, and 1550 nm, insertion loss at minimum attenuation (0 dB position), and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
