The N7745A Optical Power Meter is designed to characterise multi-port optical devices and is suitable for testing multi-port devices such as multiplexers, PON splitters, wavelength selective switches (WSS) and ROADMs. It saves channel space, enables parallel programming via LAN or USB connections, and integrates multiple devices into a single setup for improved efficiency. In addition, the N7745A adopts the N7740 fibre-optic connectivity concept with a four-pole cable adapter for quick connection and disconnection, improving measurement accuracy and convenience.
Designed to meet modern manufacturing challenges, the N7745A Optical Power Meter provides a fast measurement solution for high-speed data acquisition and fast data transfer for post-processing. Its high bandwidth and fast power range switching make the measurement process more efficient, while low polarisation correlation ensures accurate results.
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Minimum averaging time: 1 µs.
Dynamic range: up to 65 dB.
Power uncertainty: ±2.5 %.
Polarisation correlation: less than ±0.01 dB.
Bandwidth: up to 240 kHz.
High-speed data acquisition and fast data transfer: suitable for post-processing
In which fields is the N7745A Optical Power Meter commonly used?
The N7745A Optical Power Meter it has a wide range of applications in several fields. The main areas of application:
Optical communications
In the field of optical communications, the N7745A Optical Power Meter is used to measure the power and stability of optical signals, which is essential for maintaining stable network operation. It can be used to test the power loss at fibre and cable connection points, measure the power output at the transmitter side and detect the power input at the receiver side. In addition, it can be used for troubleshooting and network maintenance.
Fibre optic sensing
In the field of fibre optic sensing, the N7745A optical power meter can accurately measure the intensity of the optical signal of the measured object and convert it into the corresponding physical quantity for detection. This makes it widely used in a variety of applications such as fibre grating sensing, fibre optic tensiometers, and fibre optic interconnection networks.
Laser Processing
In the field of laser processing, N7745A Optical Power Meter is used to measure the power of laser to ensure the quality and efficiency of laser processing. Its application in laser marking, laser cutting, laser welding and other fields has been generally recognised.
Scientific Research
In the field of scientific research, N7745A optical power meter can be used for the measurement and calibration of light intensity in optical experiments, the analysis of photocatalytic properties in catalyst material research. Its high sensitivity and wide dynamic range make it an important tool for researchers.
Industrial Production
In industrial production, N7745A optical power meter is widely used in laser processing, optical inspection and optical measurement. For example, it can be used to measure the output power of semiconductor lasers, detect the light intensity of optical sensors and measure the power output of laser engraving machines.
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N7745A optical power meter has shown its unique value and importance in the fields of optical communication, fibre optic sensing, laser processing, scientific research and industrial production. With the continuous progress of technology, its application areas are expected to be further expanded.