CTP10 Component Test Platform

CTP10 Component Test Platform

Supplier
Exfo
Part Number
CTP10 Component Test Platform
Category
Fiber Test & Measurement
Origin
Canada

The CTP10 is a modular passive optical component testing platform designed for high-speed, accurate, and flexible testing of passive optical components. It offers advanced spectral characterization methods, including insertion loss (IL), return loss (RL), polarization dependent loss (PDL), and photocurrent measurements across the full telecom wavelength range.

Specification Snapshot
Return Loss (Typical)
>56dB (OPMx), >49dB (OPMLite)
Dimensions (Mainframe - H x W x D)
178mm x 482mm x 435mm (7in x 19in x 17in)
Dynamic Range (Typical at 10nm/s)
>70dB
Dynamic Range (Typical at 100nm/s)
>80dB
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Overview

The CTP10 is a modular passive optical component testing platform designed for high-speed, accurate, and flexible testing of passive optical components. It offers advanced spectral characterization methods, including insertion loss (IL), return loss (RL), polarization dependent loss (PDL), and photocurrent measurements across the full telecom wavelength range.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Sensor TypeTemperature-controlled InGaAs (OPMx), Uncooled InGaAs (OPMLite)
Compatible Fiber TypeSMF28
Compatible Optical AdaptorsFC or SC connectors (OPMx), Fixed FC/APC connectors (OPMLite)
Maximum Safe Power11dBm (OPMx), 18dBm (OPMLite)
Display Acquisition Resolution<0.0001dB
Return Loss (Typical)>56dB (OPMx), >49dB (OPMLite)
Polarization Dependent Response (Typical)0.05dB
Insertion Loss Linearity (Characteristic at 10nm/s)Over 30dB range: ±0.025dB, Over 65dB range: ±0.035dB
Insertion Loss Linearity (Characteristic at 100nm/s)Over 30dB range: ±0.035dB, Over 60dB range: ±0.035dB
Photocurrent Range-85dBmA to 10dBmA
Current Uncertainty (Characteristic)±1%
Linearity (Characteristic)±0.05dB ±2pA
Noise 2 (Typical at 10nm/s)8dBmA to -20dBmA: ±0.005dB, -20dBmA to -40dBmA: ±0.030dB, -40dBmA to -50dBmA: ±0.150dB, -50dBmA to -60dBmA: ±0.500dB
Noise 2 (Typical at 100nm/s)-20dBmA to -40dBmA: ±0.030dB, -40dBmA to -50dBmA: ±0.150dB, -50dBmA to -60dBmA: ±0.500dB
Maximum Safe Current11dBmA
ConnectorsTriaxial 2-lug Pomona
PhotodiodeInGaAs, 1mm diameter photodiode compatible with FOA adaptor
Triaxial Cable3m long triaxial cable with triaxial 2-lug connectors
Display Ports2x Display port, compatible with split screen display and touchscreen with multitouch control
Remote InterfaceEthernet (Option: GPIB)
Electrical Inputs (Hardware Ready)10x BNC
Electrical Outputs (Hardware Ready)7x BNC including 2 analog output ports
Number of Module Slots10
Other Inputs2x USB 3.0, 3x USB-A 2.0
Hard DriveSSD, 960GB
Storage Temperature-20°C to 65°C (-4°F to 149°F)
Operating Temperature5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Mainframe Weight9.15kg (20.2lb)
Module Weight1kg to 2.8kg (2.2lb to 6.2lb)
Dimensions (Mainframe - H x W x D)178mm x 482mm x 435mm (7in x 19in x 17in)
Power Supply100V to 240V AC (50/60Hz)
Specified Wavelength Range1260nm–1620nm (IL PDL OPM2), 1250nm–1630nm (IL RL OPM2)
Operating Wavelength Range1240nm–1680nm
Wavelength Uncertainty (Typical)±5pm
Wavelength Repeatability (Typical)±1pm
Wavelength Display ResolutionStandard mode: 1pm to 250pm, High-resolution mode: 0.02pm to 0.5pm
Measurable Response Variation (Typical)>10000dB/nm at 100nm/s
PDL Measurement Method4-States Mueller
PDL Uncertainty (Typical at 100nm/s)±0.06dB ±1% 'PDL'
Dynamic Range (Typical at 10nm/s)>70dB
Dynamic Range (Typical at 100nm/s)>80dB
Insertion Loss0dB to 20dB: ±0.005dB, 20dB to 40dB: ±0.010dB, 40dB to 50dB: ±0.030dB, 50dB to 60dB: ±0.075dB

Applications

1. Testing passive optical components in R&D and manufacturing environments 2. Characterizing wavelength selective switches and DWDM multiplexers 3. Measuring insertion loss, return loss, and polarization dependent loss 4. Spectral characterization of optical components 5. Testing photonic integrated circuits (PIC) and thin film filters

Key Features

1. Modular design for flexible configurations 2. High-speed and accurate spectral measurements 3. Supports up to 10 hot-swappable modules 4. Advanced GUI for intuitive operation and analysis 5. Full-band testing capabilities with multiple tunable lasers

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Supplier Information

<p>EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. As a trusted advisor, we serve fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscale data centers, and leaders in production and R&D. We provide insights into superior network performance, service reliability, and user experience. Backed by 40 years of innovation, EXFO uniquely combines equipment, software and services to enable customers to upgrade 5G, cloud-native and fiber networks faster and more reliably.</p>

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