The JDS Uniphase TB9226-Z-FP is a tunable grating filter engineered for precise wavelength selection across the C and L optical bands. Operating from 1460–1575 nm with optimized performance in the 1530–1570 nm window, it delivers the narrow linewidth and high spectral rejection required for demanding laboratory and production test environments. This instrument excels at ASE filtering in erbium-doped fiber amplifiers and suppression of spontaneous emission from DFB and tunable laser sources during component characterization.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 1460–1575 nm tuning; 1530–1570 nm optimized operation; 1525–1625 nm C+L-band coverage
• -3 dB Bandwidth: 0.22 nm
• -20 dB Bandwidth: 0.6 nm
• Insertion Loss: <7.0 dB
• Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): 45 dB
• Wavelength Resolution: 0.01 nm
• Repeatability: 0.05 nm
• Optical Connectors: FC/PC bulkhead (front panel)
• Warm-up Time: 1 hour
– Key Features
• Tunable grating architecture with single and double-pass grating configurations for high spectral rejection
• Three independent control paths: front-panel keypad, GPIB (IEEE 488), and RS232
• <0.05 nm wavelength repeatability ensures stable, reproducible measurements
• Low PDL (45 dB) minimizes reflection artifacts
– Typical Applications
• Amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) filtering in EDFA chains
• Spontaneous emission rejection from DFB and tunable laser sources
• Wavelength-selective component measurements in single-mode fiber systems
• WDM and DWDM component validation
• High-performance production test of fiber-optic subsystems
– Compatibility & Integration
FC/PC optical connectors on the front panel accept standard single-mode fiber patch cords. Remote control via GPIB or RS232 enables integration into automated test racks and production environments.
