Optical Spectrum Analyzer

QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 10, 2010 — Exfo Inc. has announced a significant processing speed increase for its FTB-5240S optical spectrum analyzer, which is purpose-built for fast and accurate dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) network commissioning and high-speed network upgrades up to 40 Gb/s.

Thanks to proprietary platform technology advancements, this module now operates ten to twenty times faster, depending upon the application being run.

When equipped with in-band optical-signal-to-noise-ratio (OSNR) measurement capabilities, the analyzer is a powerful, field-grade 40-Gb/s and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) network commissioning tool. The proprietary in-band OSNR test method delivers accurate measurements for next-generation systems in which noise can fluctuate from channel to channel.

Traditional OSNR test tools produce erroneous results, especially for ROADMs and 40-Gb/s systems. The built-in patent-pending hybrid detection capabilities enable customers to obtain accurate and automated OSNR measurements from a next-generation network.

The processing speed increase enhances the instrument’s applications. All acquisitions are now performed ten times faster, re-analysis using different parameters is now 14 times faster, and trace loading is now 20 times faster.

Housed in either the FTB-200 compact platform or the FTB-500 platform, the instrument includes application software that enables setups and test configurations to be easily defined and stored, and that includes a “favorites” button that enables direct access to the user’s defined configuration list and a “discover” button that replaces any setup, ensuring intelligent analysis, and automatic channel discovery and identification.

The high-power option is suitable for multiservice and CATV operators and allows up to 23-dBm input power per channel. The analyzer covers DWDM applications and all channel spacings, from 50-GHz DWDM to coarse wavelength-division multiplexing.

Wavelength range is from 1250 to 1650 nm, and dynamic range per scan is >90 dB.

Visit company website

About this supplier

explore related content

Photonics.com
Aug 2010

REQUEST INFO ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

* Message:

(requirements, questions for supplier)

Your contact information

* First Name:

* Last Name:

* Email Address:

* Company:

Address:

Address 2:

City:

State/Province:

Postal Code:

* Country:

Phone #:

Fax #:

Register or login to auto-populate this form:

Login Register

* Required

When you click "Send Request", we will record and send your personal contact information to EXFO Inc. by email so they may respond directly. You also agree that Photonics Media may contact you with information related to this inquiry, and that you have read and accept our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use.

Browse Cameras & Imaging, Lasers, Optical Components, Test & Measurement, and more.

Menu

Search

Optical Spectrum Analyzer