Wavelength range 1505 to 1630 nm
Scanning wavelength accuracy ±10 pm
Maximum scanning speed 200 nm/s
Repetition rate of more than 2 times/sec for bidirectional scanning
Built-in correlation control, stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS) suppression
The Keysight 81960A sets a new performance standard for compact tunable lasers with faster scan speeds and repetition rates, and dynamic accuracy specifications that meet the measurement needs of DWDM components. Dynamically specified scans in both directions further improve repetition rates and are suitable for real-time use during tuning and calibration. The dynamic wavelength accuracy of the Keysight 81960A will meet the testing needs of many DWDM components at the best price/performance ratio. The excellent signal source to spontaneous noise ratio makes it sufficient for testing the isolation of many filter devices.
The 81960A's extremely fast measurement speed and excellent measurement accuracy will help you achieve your R&D and production goals.
Features
Innovative, unique, fully specified bidirectional scanning measurements
Scanning speed of up to 200 nm/s in the 80 nm scan range
Repetition rate of more than 2 times/sec for bi-directional scanning
1505 to 1630 nm wavelength range for C+L band measurements of DWDM devices
Output power up to +14 dBm, tunable down to +6 dBm
Automatic measurements supported by the N7700A measurement engine, updated 816x plug-and-play driver, N4150A optical base program library, and direct SCPI commands.
Benefits
Test more devices in the same amount of time with the 81960A's ability to perform faster bi-directional switching and better data processing between the laser, host and power meter.
Start testing immediately with the new N7700A-102 Fast Spectrum Loss Engine, which provides a GUI interface to the 81960A's new Fast Scan feature for power and IL measurements, and the Keysight N7744A or N7745A multi-port power meter.
Adjust and calibrate filter components with wavelength resolution and dynamic range that exceeds OSA measurements. 2 nm sweep width at up to 3 repetitions/second; 40 nm sweep width at up to 1 repetition/second.
The enhanced performance of the laser in continuous scanning can be extremely helpful when using the N7700A-101 IL/PDL measurement engine for single-scan PDL and IL measurements.
By using the 81960A in combination with the N7788B Component Analyzer for PMD, DGD, PDL, and IL measurements, accurate DGD measurements of isolators, PMFs, and other broadband components can be performed using the JME method.
Off-the-shelf custom programs are available that are compatible with the 816x plug-and-play driver, the N4150A optical base program library, and the SCPI command set for the existing 8194xA and 8198xA tunable laser modules.
