S+C+L-band ASE light source (Bench Top)

An ultra-wideband bench-top ASE light source covering the S-, C- and L-bands in one instrument, for characterising WDM and CWDM optical devices and transmission components.

Technical overview

The ASE-FL7701 combines Tm-doped fluoride, Er-doped fluoride and Er-doped silica fiber to cover 1460 to 1610 nm with total output power >= +11 dBm. Spectral power density is quoted as >= -25 dBm/nm at 1460 nm, >= -17 dBm/nm from 1480 to 1600 nm and >= -25 dBm/nm at 1610 nm; the marketing text separately claims -20 dBm/nm across 1460 to 1605 nm. Output is G.652 SMF with an FC/PC connector and built-in isolator in an 88 x 260 x 350 mm chassis.

Sources Measurement Fiber Characterization

Features

Broad Bandwidth
Low Coherence
Low DOP (less than 5%)
Turn-Key Operation

Specifications

Specifications
Parameter	Value
Product number	ASE-FL7701
Operating wavelength (spec table)	1460 to 1610 nm
Operating wavelength (product header)	1460 to 1600 nm
Output power	>= +11 dBm
Spectral power density (spec table)	>= -25 at 1460 nm / >= -17 from 1480 to 1600 nm / >= -25 at 1610 nm dBm/nm
Spectral power density (description text)	-20 over 1460 to 1605 nm dBm/nm
Degree of polarization	less than 5 (stated in feature list) %
Output fiber	SMF, G.652 compliant (e.g. SMF28)
Standard connector	FC/PC
Output isolator	Built In
Standard dimensions (H x W x D)	88 x 260 x 350 mm
Operating temperature	0 to 40 degC
Storage temperature	-10 to 60 degC
Power supply	AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)