The ASE-1-F-10-0-00-FC/APC-C-11 is a broadband amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) light source engineered for optical fiber system testing and characterization. It generates uniform spectral output across a broadband spectrum with low coherence, making it suitable for optical measurement, sensing, and laboratory research applications. The source operates on the principle of amplified spontaneous emission from a rare-earth-doped optical fiber gain medium, delivering inherently unpolarized output with direct coupling capability to single-mode fiber systems.
Technical Specifications
• Model: ASE-1-F-10-0-00-FC/APC-C-11
• Type: Broadband ASE light source
• Output: Uniform spectral output, broadband spectrum greater than 10 nm
• Coherence: Low coherence
• Connector: FC/APC
• Polarization: Inherently unpolarized output
– Key Features
ASE generation through optical or electrical pumping of a rare-earth-doped optical fiber eliminates the need for optical feedback, resulting in broad spectral bandwidth exceeding 10 nm. The unpolarized output and low-loss coupling to single-mode fiber provide flexibility across multiple test configurations. Direct compatibility with FC/APC fiber optic infrastructure minimizes connection losses and integration complexity.
– Typical Applications
• Optical fiber system testing and characterization
• Fiber Bragg grating (FBG) sensing
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Fiber optic gyroscope systems
• Gas sensing applications
• Optical component measurement
• Manufacturing test environments
• Laboratory research and development
– Compatibility & Integration
The FC/APC connector type ensures compatibility with standard fiber optic test equipment and systems utilizing matching connector configurations. Integration with single-mode fiber networks is straightforward due to the source’s inherent low-loss coupling characteristics and unpolarized spectral output.
