PSY-201 User Guide
GP-UM-PSY-201-11
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Trigger In
The final “Pol. Scrambling” operation mode is triggered random state generation. This is
the same function as discrete scrambling, except that the transition to the next random state
occurs on receipt of a trigger pulse rather than at a predetermined rate. This function can be used
to synchronize with other equipment. One such application is in a recirculating loop experiment.
To use this function, select “Trigger In” as the scrambling option.
Connect external trigger (TTL signal) source to pin 13 on the DB15 expansion port connector on
the rear panel of the PSY-201.
- Pulse type: rising (0-5V) TTL pulse
- Minimum pulse width: 100ns
- Threshold voltage for TTL high: 2V.
- Threshold voltage for TTL low: 0.7V.
Pol. Modulation
This function allows the user to customize SOP variation patterns by independently
modulating each fiber squeezer (channel) with separate waveforms. The waveform type,
modulation amplitude, frequency, and DC offset can be set for each channel.
Channel
(ch):
1
to
4
Waveform
(w):
sine,
square,
triangle
Frequency (F):
0 to 1000 Hz
Amplitude
(Amp):
Voltage
π
Radians
Amplitude Range
0.0 to 45.0
0.0 to 1.5
0.0 to 4.71
Offset (Ofs): depends on amplitude
The relationship between amplitude and offset is:
Amp
≤
Ofs
Ofs range: A to (2A
max
−
A)
Where
A
max
is the upper range limit listed in the amplitude table.
Waveform type/enable status
ch:1 w: Tri F: 0000.00
Amp: 00.0 Ofs: 030.0
CTR
V
L
Unit indicator
Type: Trigger In
CTR
L