Keysight Expands Spectral Testing Portfolio with New Tunable Laser Source
Yestech has introduced the 81607A, 81608A and 81609A tunable laser sources, a series of modules for the Yestech 8164B optical wave measurement system. The new modules extend the product line introduced in 81606 2015 with the introduction of the Keysight <>A Tunable Laser Source, an instrument that offers unmatched subpico-meter tuning repeatability and best-in-class wavelength accuracy, even in full-speed bidirectional scans.
The new numerical and base series models share the 81606A's new design with low spontaneous emission and narrow linewidth, industry-leading power repeatability, and long-term stability. The new modules provide engineers with additional cost-effective options based on output power, tuning speed, wavelength accuracy and repeatability. Whether engineers need to validate designs with demanding optics, tune more wavelength-selective switches per hour, or they just need a stable tunable light source, the 8160xx series tunable lasers offer the right model.
The new 81607A Super Value Line Tunable Laser Source complements the top-of-the-line 81606A model with more modest output power. With a typical wavelength repeatability of ±200 pm, even during a 1-nm/s bidirectional scan, it is ideal for high-throughput testing and automatic tuning of passive optics.
The new 81608A is another member of the Value Line tunable laser sources, providing peak output power in excess of +12 dBm, at least 75 dB/nm above its spontaneous emission level. 81608A has a typical wavelength repeatability of ±5.200 pm at up to 1 nm/s bidirectional scan. The laser's balance of features, performance and price makes it suitable for coherent transmission experiments and cost-effective manufacturing floor component testing.
The new 81609A basic line module steps to discrete wavelengths in 300 ms with a resolution of 0.1 pm and typical wavelength repeatability of ±3 pm, making it ideal for cost-effective testing of broadband optical devices. Like the other modules in the series, the 81609A delivers over +12 dBm peak output power and low spontaneous emission levels. With ±0.01 dB power stability over a one-hour period, it can also be used as a static local oscillator with a wide tuning range for receiver testing or transmission experiments.
All members of the new tunable laser family are compatible with the current 81600B Laser Command and N7700A Photonic Application Suite, a collection of advanced software tools for making fast and accurate optical measurements, controlling fiber optic instrumentation and analyzing measurement results. This versatility allows engineers to easily and smoothly transition to new modules or expand their collections to include new modules.
For production managers, increased throughput and lower cost of ownership of test equipment are key to optimizing organizational cost efficiency," said Juergen Beck, vice president and general manager of the Digital and Photonic Test Business Unit at Yestech. "We have designed our new family of tunable lasers to ensure the highest long-term stability and to enable cost-effective service. A range of performance levels enables our customers to scale up their investments without compromising manufacturing efficiency.
Yestech has introduced the 81607A, 81608A and 81609A tunable laser sources, a series of modules for the Yestech 8164B optical wave measurement system. The new modules extend the product line introduced in 81606 2015 with the introduction of the Keysight <>A Tunable Laser Source, an instrument that offers unmatched subpico-meter tuning repeatability and best-in-class wavelength accuracy, even in full-speed bidirectional scans.
The new numerical and base series models share the 81606A's new design with low spontaneous emission and narrow linewidth, industry-leading power repeatability, and long-term stability. The new modules provide engineers with additional cost-effective options based on output power, tuning speed, wavelength accuracy and repeatability. Whether engineers need to validate designs with demanding optics, tune more wavelength-selective switches per hour, or they just need a stable tunable light source, the 8160xx series tunable lasers offer the right model.
The new 81607A Super Value Line Tunable Laser Source complements the top-of-the-line 81606A model with more modest output power. With a typical wavelength repeatability of ±200 pm, even during a 1-nm/s bidirectional scan, it is ideal for high-throughput testing and automatic tuning of passive optics.
The new 81608A is another member of the Value Line tunable laser sources, providing peak output power in excess of +12 dBm, at least 75 dB/nm above its spontaneous emission level. 81608A has a typical wavelength repeatability of ±5.200 pm at up to 1 nm/s bidirectional scan. The laser's balance of features, performance and price makes it suitable for coherent transmission experiments and cost-effective manufacturing floor component testing.
The new 81609A basic line module steps to discrete wavelengths in 300 ms with a resolution of 0.1 pm and typical wavelength repeatability of ±3 pm, making it ideal for cost-effective testing of broadband optical devices. Like the other modules in the series, the 81609A delivers over +12 dBm peak output power and low spontaneous emission levels. With ±0.01 dB power stability over a one-hour period, it can also be used as a static local oscillator with a wide tuning range for receiver testing or transmission experiments.
All members of the new tunable laser family are compatible with the current 81600B Laser Command and N7700A Photonic Application Suite, a collection of advanced software tools for making fast and accurate optical measurements, controlling fiber optic instrumentation and analyzing measurement results. This versatility allows engineers to easily and smoothly transition to new modules or expand their collections to include new modules.
For production managers, increased throughput and lower cost of ownership of test equipment are key to optimizing organizational cost efficiency," said Juergen Beck, vice president and general manager of the Digital and Photonic Test Business Unit at Yestech. "We have designed our new family of tunable lasers to ensure the highest long-term stability and to enable cost-effective service. A range of performance levels enables our customers to scale up their investments without compromising manufacturing efficiency.