APEX Technologies offers compact continuous tunable laser source modules that fit in the AP1000 platform. Two different module types are available: AP3350A and AP3352A, which covers C-band and L-band respectively. These tunable laser source modules can cover a wavelength range of 82 nm from 1526 nm to 1608 nm. They can operate in Static Mode or in Continuous and Step by Step Sweeping Mode. They can also be used in Grid Mode, with which the customers can set the universal ITU grid or define their own and select the needed wavelength position.
AP3350A and AP3352A tunable laser sources offer a narrow line width ~ 300 kHz, +13 dBm maximum output power with 30 dB of power adjustment. They provide an ultra high wavelength accuracy of +/- 6 pm, a narrow wavelength setting resolution < 1 pm, and a high Side-Mode Suppression Ratio (SMSR) > 47 dB. Thanks to our self-developed technology, these tunable lasers offer a very good performance to price ratio. By the mainframe control, the AP3350A and AP3352A tunable laser source modules can be easily combined with other modules as AP3370 EDFA module, AP3314 power meter module, AP 3364 optical variable attenuator module or AP3344 optical switch module to perform various measurements. The display menu of these tunable laser sources allows overview of any other AP1000 modules. The user can control the mainframe by touch sensitive screen or front panel. The mainframe allows GPIB, Ethernet connections and remote control through Internet. The operational parameters are easily accessed using mnemonic symbols, and simple prompts provide user-friendly operations.
An intuitive and powerful software !
The Tunable Laser Sources software join simplicities and possibilities. Three modes are available, static, continuous sweeping and step by step sweeping. The power can be adjusted from -30 dBm to +13 dBm, the scale unit can be modified easily, grids can be created and loaded, the calibration can be modified by the user if necessary…
Specifications
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AP3350A |
AP3352A |
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Wavelength range |
1526 nm to 1567 nm |
1567 nm to 1608 nm |
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Wavelength setting resolution |
1 pm |
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Spectrum line width @ 3 dB |
300 kHz typical |
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Wavelength accuracy |
+/- 6 pm |
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Output power |
10 dBm typical |
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Output power adjustment |
> 30 dB |
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SMSR |
47 dB (within a 0.1 nm resolution) |
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Signal to source spontaneous-emission ratio |
67 dB (within a 140 MHz resolution filter at +/- 0.2 nm from the signal) |
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Optical isolation |
25 dB |
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RIN |
-135 dB/Hz |
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Wavelength stability @ +9 dBm |
1 pm @ 15 min, 2 pm @1 h |
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Power stability @ +9 dBm |
0.03 dB @ 15min,0.05 dB @ 1h |
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Static Wavelength tuning speed |
Max. 3 s between any two static wavelength positions |
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Continuous Sweeping Speed |
Adjustable from 0.11 to 1.5 nm/s |
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Fiber/connector type |
Polarization maintaining fiber FC/APC connector |
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Operating temperature |
From 15°C to 35°C |
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Weight |
530g |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) |
35 x 130 x 175 mm |
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Option TLS01 |
+13 dBm maximum output power |
+11.7 dBm maximum output power |
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Option TLS02 |
External sine modulation (from 10 kHz to 20 MHz) |
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