The Burleigh WA-7600 Multi-Line Wavemeter is a precision optical instrument for absolute wavelength measurement and spectral analysis across up to 256 discrete channels simultaneously. Using scanning Michelson interferometer technology with advanced digital processing, it delivers high-accuracy wavelength discrimination and power characterization suitable for DWDM system verification, telecommunications R&D, and laser laboratory applications. All measurements are traceable to recognized standards.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 1270 nm to 1680 nm (178 THz to 236 THz)
• Channels Measured: Up to 256 discrete optical signals
• Absolute Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.2 ppm, ±0.3 ppm, or ±1.0 pm
• Display Resolution: 0.0001 nm
• Spectral Resolution: 30 pm minimum
• Power Measurement Uncertainty: ±0.5 dB (within ±30 nm of 1310 nm and 1550 nm)
• Linearity: ±0.3 dB
• Optical Input Sensitivity: −40 dBm (1270–1600 nm), −30 dBm (1600–1680 nm)
• Maximum Input Level: +10 dBm (total all channels)
• Maximum Safe Input Level: +18 dBm (total all channels)
• Optical Dynamic Range: >35 dB (≥100 GHz spacing), >27 dB (≥50 GHz spacing)
• Measurement Cycle Time: 1.25 seconds
• DWDM Discrimination: 100 GHz, 50 GHz, and 25 GHz channel spacing
– Key Features
• Simultaneous multi-channel wavelength and power measurement
• Complete DWDM analysis including wavelength, power, and OSNR calculation
• Continuous calibration via built-in HeNe laser wavelength standard
• Individual and total optical power measurement
• Automated DWDM performance metrics (channel spacing, OSNR)
• High-precision spectral analysis with 30 pm resolution
• Traceable measurements to recognized standards
– Typical Applications
• Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) system characterization
• Telecommunications research and development
• Laser laboratory spectral analysis
• Multi-channel optical signal verification
– Compatibility & Integration
The instrument operates across the C-band and L-band telecommunications windows, accommodating standard DWDM deployments and custom multi-line optical systems.
