The JDS Uniphase BNS1415 is a broadband erbium-doped fiber amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) source that delivers stable, high-power optical noise across the C-band and extended wavelength ranges. It generates unpolarized ASE through optical pumping of erbium-doped fiber, making it ideal for spectral characterization, system compliance testing, noise loading experiments, and polarization mode dispersion measurements.
## Technical Specifications
• **Wavelength Range:** 1527–1568 nm, 1525–1600 nm
• **Maximum Optical Output Power:** 20 mW (typical), 30 mW (maximum)
• **Total Optical Power:** Greater than 12 dBm
• **Optical Noise Spectral Density:** Greater than −10 dBm (1 nm resolution bandwidth)
• **Output Stability:** 0.05 dB over 12 hours at constant temperature
• **Return Loss:** Greater than 55 dB (FC/APC connector)
• **Optical Interface:** FC/APC bulkhead
• **Emission Type:** Amplified Spontaneous Emission (unpolarized)
• **Power Input:** 110–240 VAC
## Key Features
• Compact benchtop form factor (21.2 cm W × 8.9 cm H × 35.5 cm D), less than 4 kg
• High spectral density exceeding −10 dBm across 1 nm resolution bandwidth
• Exceptional output stability at 0.05 dB drift over 12-hour intervals
• High return loss (>55 dB) minimizes back-reflections from connected components
• Operating temperature range: −10°C to 60°C; non-condensing humidity to 95% RH
## Typical Applications
• Spectral measurements of optical components (couplers, WDMs, isolators)
• Manufacturing and R&D compliance testing
• Noise loading for system characterization
• Polarization mode dispersion (PMD) measurements
## Compatibility & Integration
FC/APC bulkhead interface with optional industry-standard connector and pigtail configurations. Compatible with JDS FITEL optical component ecosystems.
