Why optical module test? 10G optical module test solution.
The main purpose of conducting optical module testing is to ensure that the optical module has reliable performance, meets the specification requirements, and can work stably in practical application scenarios, specifically including the following aspects:
Confirming the transmitting and receiving performance of optical modules: By testing the transmitting and receiving performance of optical modules, we ensure that they can transmit signals normally and guarantee the quality and reliability of data transmission.
Meet the corresponding standards and specifications: When purchasing and deploying optical communication system equipment, it is usually necessary to meet the corresponding standards and specifications, and optical modules are no exception. Through testing, you can check whether the optical module meets the relevant standards and specifications to ensure the reliability and stability of the optical module in the actual application scenario.
Examine problems in the production and manufacturing process: Through testing, problems that may exist in the manufacturing and production process of optical modules can be identified, solved and improved in a timely manner, and the manufacturing quality and stability of optical modules can be improved.
Guarantee network operation efficiency and stability: Optical module is one of the key components of optical communication system, and its stability and reliability are crucial to the operation efficiency and stability of the whole network. Through optical module testing, its stability and reliability can be ensured, which in turn improves network operation efficiency and stability.
Conducting optical module testing is one of the key aspects to ensure the stable operation of optical communication systems.
For 10G optical modules, the following test schemes can generally be used (select and adjust according to the specific situation):
Transmit test: Test whether the optical module can normally transmit optical signals, mainly including laser initial operating current, transmit power, central wavelength, spectral width and other parameters test.
Receiving test: test whether the optical module can normally receive optical signals, mainly including receiving sensitivity, BER, threshold current, hardware weakening and other parameters test.
Overall performance test: comprehensive test of the optical module's transmitting and receiving performance under typical operating conditions, mainly including data transmission test and environmental adaptability test.
Compatibility test: Test whether the optical module can be compatible with other devices, including interoperability test of different brands of optical modules, switches, routers, servers and other devices.
Durability test: Test the stability and reliability of optical modules during long-term use, mainly including temperature cycle test, vibration shock test, wet and hot environment test, etc.
What are the 10G optical module test equipment? The commonly used equipment is as follows:
Light source: such as LD (laser diode), LED (light emitting diode), etc., used to generate optical signals for emission testing.
Optical power meter: used to measure the optical power emitted and received by the optical module.
Analog signal source: Used to generate analog data for data transmission test and BER test.
Error code rate analyzer (BERT): used to test the BER performance of the data transmitted by the optical module.
Fiber attenuator: used to simulate the attenuation of optical signal under long distance transmission
Ambient temperature and humidity test chamber: used to simulate the adaptability test of optical module under different environmental conditions.
Spectrometer: used to measure the central wavelength, spectral width and other parameters of the optical signal.
According to the specific test program needs, you can also choose to use wavelength meter, frequency meter, optical attenuation meter, time domain reflectometer and other test equipment.
Optical module test equipment, the specific models commonly used are as follows (selected according to the actual situation)
Light source: Agilent 8163A/B, EXFO FTB-150, JDSU SLS-12, Tektronix OM4006, Yokogawa AQ4280
Optical power meter: EXFO FPM-300, Agilent 8153A/B, JDSU OLP-55, Anritsu ML93A, Keysight N7744A, etc.
Analog signal source: Keysight 33210A, Agilent 81180A, Tektronix AWG2041, Anritsu MP1763B, etc.
BERT: Anritsu MP2100A, Tektronix CSA803C, Keysight 86100D, JDSU MTS-6000A, EXFO FTB-8130NGE, etc.
Fiber optic attenuator: JDSU HA9, Agilent 8156A, Anritsu MA2400A, EXFO FVA-600, etc.
Environmental temperature and humidity test chamber: Binder MKF240, ESPEC SH-661, Thermotron S-8C, Yihua JC-420, etc.
The above equipment models are for reference only, and the selection of specific models needs to be adjusted according to actual needs. It should also be noted that with the development of technology and changes in market demand, new models of testing equipment are emerging, so it is recommended to choose well-known brands, stable and reliable performance of the equipment.
The main purpose of conducting optical module testing is to ensure that the optical module has reliable performance, meets the specification requirements, and can work stably in practical application scenarios, specifically including the following aspects:
Confirming the transmitting and receiving performance of optical modules: By testing the transmitting and receiving performance of optical modules, we ensure that they can transmit signals normally and guarantee the quality and reliability of data transmission.
Meet the corresponding standards and specifications: When purchasing and deploying optical communication system equipment, it is usually necessary to meet the corresponding standards and specifications, and optical modules are no exception. Through testing, you can check whether the optical module meets the relevant standards and specifications to ensure the reliability and stability of the optical module in the actual application scenario.
Examine problems in the production and manufacturing process: Through testing, problems that may exist in the manufacturing and production process of optical modules can be identified, solved and improved in a timely manner, and the manufacturing quality and stability of optical modules can be improved.
Guarantee network operation efficiency and stability: Optical module is one of the key components of optical communication system, and its stability and reliability are crucial to the operation efficiency and stability of the whole network. Through optical module testing, its stability and reliability can be ensured, which in turn improves network operation efficiency and stability.
Conducting optical module testing is one of the key aspects to ensure the stable operation of optical communication systems.
For 10G optical modules, the following test schemes can generally be used (select and adjust according to the specific situation):
Transmit test: Test whether the optical module can normally transmit optical signals, mainly including laser initial operating current, transmit power, central wavelength, spectral width and other parameters test.
Receiving test: test whether the optical module can normally receive optical signals, mainly including receiving sensitivity, BER, threshold current, hardware weakening and other parameters test.
Overall performance test: comprehensive test of the optical module's transmitting and receiving performance under typical operating conditions, mainly including data transmission test and environmental adaptability test.
Compatibility test: Test whether the optical module can be compatible with other devices, including interoperability test of different brands of optical modules, switches, routers, servers and other devices.
Durability test: Test the stability and reliability of optical modules during long-term use, mainly including temperature cycle test, vibration shock test, wet and hot environment test, etc.
What are the 10G optical module test equipment? The commonly used equipment is as follows:
Light source: such as LD (laser diode), LED (light emitting diode), etc., used to generate optical signals for emission testing.
Optical power meter: used to measure the optical power emitted and received by the optical module.
Analog signal source: Used to generate analog data for data transmission test and BER test.
Error code rate analyzer (BERT): used to test the BER performance of the data transmitted by the optical module.
Fiber attenuator: used to simulate the attenuation of optical signal under long distance transmission
Ambient temperature and humidity test chamber: used to simulate the adaptability test of optical module under different environmental conditions.
Spectrometer: used to measure the central wavelength, spectral width and other parameters of the optical signal.
According to the specific test program needs, you can also choose to use wavelength meter, frequency meter, optical attenuation meter, time domain reflectometer and other test equipment.
Optical module test equipment, the specific models commonly used are as follows (selected according to the actual situation)
Light source: Agilent 8163A/B, EXFO FTB-150, JDSU SLS-12, Tektronix OM4006, Yokogawa AQ4280
Optical power meter: EXFO FPM-300, Agilent 8153A/B, JDSU OLP-55, Anritsu ML93A, Keysight N7744A, etc.
Analog signal source: Keysight 33210A, Agilent 81180A, Tektronix AWG2041, Anritsu MP1763B, etc.
BERT: Anritsu MP2100A, Tektronix CSA803C, Keysight 86100D, JDSU MTS-6000A, EXFO FTB-8130NGE, etc.
Fiber optic attenuator: JDSU HA9, Agilent 8156A, Anritsu MA2400A, EXFO FVA-600, etc.
Environmental temperature and humidity test chamber: Binder MKF240, ESPEC SH-661, Thermotron S-8C, Yihua JC-420, etc.
The above equipment models are for reference only, and the selection of specific models needs to be adjusted according to actual needs. It should also be noted that with the development of technology and changes in market demand, new models of testing equipment are emerging, so it is recommended to choose well-known brands, stable and reliable performance of the equipment.