ASE Broadband Light Source

Description

An ASE (Amplified Spontaneous Emission) broadband low coherence light source is an ideal instrument for optical component spectral measurement and system compliance testing in manufacturing and R&D environments. The new generation of ASE sources have no high frequency ripples, which makes them very useful for sensor interrogation applications.

Sources are available to cover the C-band, L-band, or both the C & L bands together. These are available with either a flattened spectral output for demanding applications, or a non-flattened response for less demanding or cost-sensitive applications. A range of output powers are available.

The output light is accessed via a female fiber connector receptacle on the front panel. A variety of standard connector types are available. Custom connectors can also be accommodated.

The basic version of the source has built-in microprocessor for applications that require output power adjustment. RS-232 and USB interfaces are included with the addition of a GPIB interface offered as an option.

Features:

• • Custom design flexibility
  • Optional built-in attenuator and optical power monitor
  • High performance-to-cost ratio
  • RS232 and USB interface, GPIB optional
  • Un-polarized output light
  • High stability
  • Covers C-band, L-band, or both
  • Wide spectral bandwidth
  • High output power from 13 dBm (20mW) to 27 dBm (500mW)

Applications:

• • Optical component testing
• • Telecom system compliance testing
• • EDFA gain spectrum measurements
• • Optical fiber sensors and sensing systems
• • Biomedical imaging
  • WDM by spectral slicing
• • Coherent communication systems