The JDS Uniphase TB9226-1FA1 is a tunable grating filter engineered for precision optical testing in telecommunications and fiber-based component characterization. This device delivers wavelength-selective filtering across the C-band and extended ranges, enabling suppression of spontaneous emission, ASE filtering in EDFAs, and measurement of wavelength-dependent component behavior. Grating-based filtering provides superior wavelength isolation roll-off compared to Fabry-Perot or interference filter alternatives, making it suitable for both laboratory and production test environments.
## Technical Specifications
• **Tuning Range**: 1530–1570 nm (C-band); 1460–1575 nm; 1525–1625 nm
• **Bandwidth (FWHM)**: 0.22 nm typ.
• **–3 dB Bandwidth**: 0.22 nm (±15%)
• **–20 dB Bandwidth**: 0.6 nm (±15%)
• **Insertion Loss**: < 6.0 dB
• **Polarization Dependent Loss**: 45 dB
• **Wavelength Resolution**: 0.01 nm
• **Wavelength Repeatability**: 0.05 nm
• **Warm-up Time**: 1 hour
• **Fiber Connectors**: FC/APC (single-mode)
## Key Features
• Front panel keypad control with GPIB (IEEE 488) and RS232 interfaces
• Narrow passband enables selective wavelength extraction and spontaneous emission rejection
• Fiber-coupled input and output for integration into test systems
• CE compliant; meets UL3101-1 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010.1
## Typical Applications
• Spontaneous emission suppression in optical subsystems
• ASE filtering in EDFA testing
• DFB and tunable laser characterization
• WDM and DWDM component verification
• High-performance production testing of single-mode fiber devices
## Compatibility & Integration
Designed for single-mode fiber applications. Standard programming via GPIB or RS232 enables integration into automated test platforms and manual control via front-panel interface.
