The EXFO IQ-2100 Light Source is a modular optical test instrument that generates stabilized, wavelength-specific output for insertion-loss measurement, fiber verification, and return-loss testing across singlemode and multimode networks. It integrates into the EXFO IQ-200 Optical Test System and serves quality control, calibration, and acceptance testing in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
## Technical Specifications
**Emitter Technology**
• Multimode LEDs and temperature-stabilized single-mode Fabry-Perot laser sources
• Thermoelectric Peltier cooling on laser sources for wavelength stability
• Precision optical components with low-loss, narrow-beam coupling
**Wavelengths**
• 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm configurations available
**Output Power Control**
• Variable power adjustment over 10 dB range (6 dB for LED sources)
• 0.1 dB incremental adjustment resolution
• Full on/off internal modulation at 50% duty cycle with multiple modulation frequencies
## Key Features
• Single-operation display screen for wavelength, power, and modulation selection
• Real-time central wavelength display
• Configuration storage for multiple power and modulation setups
• 0.1 dB attenuation control in discrete steps
## Typical Applications
• Insertion-loss and return-loss testing
• Singlemode and multimode fiber verification
• Quality control and acceptance testing
• Laboratory and manufacturing calibration
## Compatibility & Integration
The IQ-2100 operates as a plug-in module within the IQ-200 Optical Test System mainframe or expansion units. It is backward-compatible with IQS-500 and IQ-generation modules and integrates with the IQS-600 Intelligent Test System. Control is available through IQS Manager software (local) or remote operation via GPIB, RS-232, and Ethernet TCP/IP using SCPI commands or LabVIEW drivers. The host system runs on Windows-based PC architecture.
