The PM optical circulator is a 3-port fiber optic device built with PM panda fiber. It transmits a signal from port 1 to port 2 and another signal from port 2 to port 3 while maintaining polarization. The PM Circulator features low insertion loss, high isolation between ports, low PDL, high extinction ratio, and high reliability and stability. The device can be built with 250um bare fiber, 900um jacket, or a 3mm cable jacket.

Low Insertion Loss: The PM Circulator provides minimal signal loss, ensuring efficient signal transmission in optical systems.
High Return Loss: The device exhibits high return loss, minimizing signal reflections and enhancing system performance.
High Extinction Ratio: The PM Circulator maintains a high extinction ratio, preserving the polarization of transmitted signals.
Optical Fiber Amplifier: The PM Circulator is suitable for use in optical fiber amplifiers to direct light signals in a non-reciprocal manner.
Medical Equipment: It finds applications in medical equipment where polarization-preserving light transmission is crucial.
Test and Measurement: The device is widely used in test and measurement setups to route light signals efficiently.
| Parameters | Unit | Values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength | nm | 532 | |
| Operating Wavelength | nm | 635 or 680 | |
| nm | 780, 808, 850 or 930 | ||
| Operating Wavelength | nm | 980 | |
| nm | 1030 | ||
| nm | 1053 or 1064 | ||
| Operating Wavelength | nm | 1150 | |
| Wavelength Bandwidth | nm | ±5 | |
| Insertion Loss | dB | ≤2.5 | |
| dB | ≤2.5 | ||
| dB | ≤1.5 | ||
| dB | ≤1.5 | ||
| dB | ≤1.5 | ||
| dB | ≤1.5 | ||
| Min. Isolation | dB | ≥20 | |
| dB | ≥20 | ||
| dB | ≥22 | ||
| dB | ≥22 | ||
| dB | ≥22 | ||
| dB | ≥22 | ||
| Peak Isolation | dB | ≥25 | |
| dB | ≥25 | ||
| dB | ≥26 | ||
| dB | ≥25 | ||
| dB | ≥25 | ||
| dB | ≥25 | ||
| Extinction Ratio(Type B) | dB | ≥18 | |
| dB | ≥18 | ||
| dB | ≥18 | ||
| dB | ≥18 | ||
| dB | ≥18 | ||
| dB | ≥18 | ||
| Extinction Ratio(Type F) | dB | ≥20 | |
| dB | ≥20 | ||
| dB | ≥20 | ||
| dB | ≥20 | ||
| dB | ≥20 | ||
| dB | ≥20 | ||
| Fiber Type | / | PM460 | |
| Fiber Type | / | PM630 | |
| / | PM780 | ||
| / | PM980 | ||
| / | PM980 | ||
| / | PM980 or 1060 | ||
| Max Power Handling (CW) | W | 0.02 | |
| Max Power Handling (CW) | W | 0.05 | |
| W | 0.5, 5, 10, or 20 | ||
| W | 0.5, 5, or 20 | ||
| W | 0.5, 5, 20 | ||
| W | 0.5, 5, 20 | ||
| W | 0.5, 5, 20 | ||
| Crosstalk | dB | ≥45 | |
| Return Loss | dB | ≥45 | |
| Tensile Load | N | ≤5 | |
| Operating Temperature | ℃ | 0~+60 | |
| Storage Temperature | ℃ | -10~+75 |
The PM Fiber Optic Circulator is a non-reciprocal device that transmits incoming light from one port to another port in a unidirectional manner. This unique characteristic makes it highly useful in various optical systems and applications where signal routing and isolation are critical.
The PM Circulator TGG based is available for a broad spectrum of operating wavelengths, including 532nm, 635nm, 680nm, 780nm, 808nm, 850nm, 930nm, 980nm, 1030nm, 1053nm, 1064nm, and 1150nm. This versatility enables its application in a wide range of optical setups and devices, catering to diverse industry needs.
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Systems: In WDM systems, the PM Circulator plays a crucial role in routing different wavelengths of light in a controlled and isolated manner, optimizing signal transmission and reducing signal crosstalk.
Optical Amplifiers: The PM Circulator aids in directing optical signals efficiently in optical amplifiers, enhancing signal gain and ensuring stable operation.
Laser Diode Applications: It is an essential component in laser diode applications, directing light signals with minimal losses and maintaining polarization for accurate and reliable performance.
Fiber Optic Sensors: In fiber optic sensor applications, the PM Circulator enables efficient signal routing in both transmission and reception, ensuring precise and sensitive measurements.
At GEZHI Photonics, we understand that different applications require specific configurations. Therefore, we offer customization options for the PM Circulator TGG based. Clients can choose from various fiber types, including PM460, PM630, PM780, PM980, and PM980 or 1060, depending on their specific requirements. Additionally, we provide various power handling options, ensuring that the circulator meets the power demands of different optical systems.
Our PM Circulator TGG based boasts excellent environmental stability and polarization preservation. With high-quality materials and precision manufacturing, these circulators exhibit consistent and reliable performance even in demanding environments and critical applications.

The PM Circulator TGG based offered by GEZHI Photonics provides an essential building block for various optical setups and devices. With its low insertion loss, high isolation, and stable polarization-maintaining capabilities, the circulator enhances the efficiency and performance of optical systems across a wide range of operating wavelengths. Whether in WDM systems, optical amplifiers, laser diode applications, or fiber optic sensors, our PM Circulator TGG based delivers reliable and efficient signal routing, making it a valuable asset for the optical industry.