FTBx-2850
The FTBx-2850 is a modular, continuous wave (CW), tunable laser with high-power output, narrow linewidth, and high-resolution tunability for coherent/OFDM transmission and WDM network emulation.
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Size (HxWxD)
25mm x 159mm x 187mm
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Overview
The FTBx-2850 is a modular, continuous wave (CW), tunable laser with high-power output, narrow linewidth, and high-resolution tunability for coherent/OFDM transmission and WDM network emulation.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength Range C Band | 1527.605nm–1568.772nm |
| Operating Frequency Range C Band | 191.100THz–196.250THz |
| Operating Wavelength Range L Band | 1568.772nm–1611.787nm |
| Operating Frequency Range L Band | 186.000THz–191.100THz |
| Laser Type | Thermally tuned external cavity diode laser (ECDL) |
| Frequency Tuning Resolution (Wavelength) | 100MHz (1pm) |
| Tuning Time | <30s |
| Linewidth (FWHM), Instantaneous | <100kHz |
| Side-Mode Suppression Ratio | 40dB (55dB typical) |
| Frequency Instability (Wavelength) | ±2.5GHz (±22pm) |
| Frequency Stability (Wavelength) | ±0.3GHz (±3pm) over 24 hours |
| Maximum Optical Output Power S | ≤12.5dBm |
| Maximum Optical Output Power H | ≤14.5dBm (C-band only) |
| Minimum Optical Output Power S | ≥8dBm |
| Minimum Optical Output Power H | ≥11dBm (C-band only) |
| Optical Power Uncertainty after Calibration | ±0.6dB |
| Power Stability | ±0.01dB over 24 hours (2σ) |
| Output Power Tuning Resolution | 0.01dB |
| Power Flatness, Peak-to-Peak | 0.5dB over entire wavelength range |
| Fiber Type | Polarization maintaining fiber (PMF) |
| Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER) | >18dB at the polarization maintained fiber output |
| Relative Intensity Noise RIN (for 13dBm) | -140dB/Hz (10MHz–40GHz) |
| Power Monitoring | Built-in |
| Size (HxWxD) | 25mm x 159mm x 187mm |
| Weight | 0.5kg (1.1lb) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 80% non-condensing |
| Remote Control and Automation | Ethernet: SCPI commands or Web UI |
Applications
1. Coherent/OFDM transmission 2. WDM network emulation 3. High-resolution tunability applications
Key Features
1. Modular design for flexible integration 2. Narrow linewidth of less than 100kHz 3. High-resolution tunability with 1pm tuning resolution 4. Up to 14.5dBm of output power 5. Remote PC control via VXI-11 (Ethernet)
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