The Burleigh/Exfo WA-7600 is a precision wavemeter for absolute wavelength measurement across the 1270–1680 nm band using scanning Michelson interferometer technology. Built-in HeNe laser calibration ensures traceability to recognized standards and accounts for all factors influencing measurement accuracy. The instrument simultaneously measures wavelengths and individual power levels of up to 256 discrete optical signals, making it essential for DWDM system validation, laser spectroscopy, and optical component characterization in telecommunications and R&D environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Wavelength Range:** 1270 nm to 1680 nm (178 THz to 236 THz)
• **Absolute Wavelength Accuracy:** ±0.3 ppm; ±0.3 pm guaranteed at 3σ confidence (≥99.6%)
• **Spectral Resolution:** 30 pm
• **Display Resolution:** 0.0001 nm
• **Optical Input Sensitivity:** −40 dBm (0.1 µW) for 1270–1600 nm; −30 dBm for 1600–1680 nm
• **Maximum Input Level:** +18 dBm
• **Optical Dynamic Range:** >35 dB SNR for channels spaced ≥100 GHz
• **Power Linearity:** ±0.3 dB
• **Power Uncertainty:** ±0.5 dB (±30 nm from 1310 nm and 1550 nm)
• **Power Display Resolution:** 0.01 dB
• **Simultaneous Measurement Capacity:** Up to 256 discrete optical signals
• **Optical Input:** 9/125 µm single-mode fiber
• **Warm-up Time:** 7 minutes
## Key Features
• Automatic channel spacing and OSNR calculations
• Discriminates DWDM channels at 100 GHz, 50 GHz, and 25 GHz spacing
• Benchtop or rack-mounted configuration
• Operating humidity: ≤90% R.H. at +40°C (non-condensing)
## Typical Applications
• DWDM system performance monitoring and channel measurement
• Telecommunications R&D, manufacturing, network validation, and maintenance
• Laser wavelength verification and spectroscopic analysis
• Optical component spectral characterization
## Compatibility & Integration
• Communication interfaces: GPIB, RS-232, floppy disk drive, VGA monitor port, parallel printer port
• Optical interface: Universal Interface (EUI) connector adapters available separately
• Dimensions: 133 mm H × 432 mm W × 419 mm D
