The ILX Lightwave FCS-8812 is an OSA calibrator source engineered to establish and verify the accuracy of optical spectrum analyzers in laboratory and field testing environments. This specialized calibration instrument delivers a stable, accurate optical light source that maintains OSA performance within manufacturer specifications, ensuring reliable measurements across diverse optical testing applications.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Calibrator Source for Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSAs)
• Manufacturer: ILX Lightwave
– Key Features
• Delivers stable optical output for OSA calibration procedures
• Ensures traceable accuracy and measurement reliability
• Designed for direct interface with OSA instrumentation
– Typical Applications
• Optical spectrum analyzer calibration and verification
• Performance validation of OSA measurement accuracy
• Periodic recalibration of optical test systems
• Wavelength and amplitude reference establishment
– Compatibility & Integration
The FCS-8812 interfaces directly with optical spectrum analyzers to establish calibration baselines and verify performance within specified accuracy parameters. This calibrator source maintains compatibility with standard OSA optical input connectors and measurement protocols.
Product Status: This model is discontinued and obsolete. The manufacturer no longer provides technical support, spare parts, repair services, or calibration traceability.
