The JDS Uniphase TB9 JDSU TB9166-1FA1 is a tunable grating filter engineered for precision wavelength selection in single-mode fiber-based component and subsystem testing. Grating-based optical filtering delivers superior wavelength isolation compared to Fabry-Perot etalons or interference filters, with bandwidth as narrow as 0.25 nm @ -3 dB and high spectral rejection. The instrument excels at ASE filtering in EDFA applications and removal of spontaneous emission from DFB and tunable lasers during characterization of wavelength-selective components.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 1525–1625 nm, 1530–1570 nm
• Bandwidth (FWHM): 0.25 nm @ -3 dB
• Wavelength Adjustment Resolution: 0.01 nm
• Repeatability: 0.05 nm
• Insertion Loss: 45 dB
• Polarization Dependent Loss: < 0.6 dB
• Warm-up Time: 1 hour to specification
• Optical Connectors: FC/APC bulkhead (single-mode fiber input/output)
• Configurations: Single and double pass grating available
– Key Features
• Tunable grating architecture with high rejection and narrow bandwidth options
• Wavelength tuning with 0.01 nm resolution and 0.05 nm repeatability
• Low insertion loss and PDL for minimal signal degradation
• Dual control interfaces: front panel keypad, GPIB, and RS232 serial
• Low power consumption: 80 VA maximum
– Typical Applications
• Laboratory and production testing of single-mode fiber components and subsystems
• EDFA amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) filtering
• Spontaneous emission suppression in DFB and tunable laser measurements
• WDM and DWDM component characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates from single-phase AC sources (100–240 V, 50–60 Hz). Complies with CE marking, UL3101-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1, and UL 1950 safety standards.
