The MPB EBS-4022 is an Erbium Broadband Source engineered to deliver stable, spectrally flattened output across the C-band. Built on diode-pumped Erbium-doped fiber technology with ASE spectral shaping, it provides uniform emission critical for optical component testing and telecommunications applications. The source produces unpolarized output with exceptional long-term stability, making it ideal for DWDM component characterization, telecommunications link evaluation, and precision optical measurements in industrial and automated test environments.
Technical Specifications
• Spectrum: C-band
• Spectral Width: 40 nm
• Output Power: 22 dBm
• Spectral Flatness: ≤1 dB ripple across the 40 nm bandwidth
• Output Polarization: Unpolarized
• Stability: ≤±10 mdB/hr after 30-minute warm-up (typical ±5 mdB/hr)
• Technology: Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) from diode-pumped Erbium-doped fiber
– Key Features
• Flattened spectral output ensures uniform response for component characterization
• Extremely stable performance following brief warm-up period
• Remote interlock and key switch for operational safety
• Graphical user interface accessible via RS232 and optional Ethernet
• 1RU rack-mounted form factor for laboratory and production environments
– Typical Applications
• Wide-dynamic-range DWDM component testing
• Telecommunications link evaluation and validation
• General optical component testing and characterization
• Replacement for distributed feedback laser arrays in multi-wavelength systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The EBS-4022 integrates into existing test infrastructure through RS232 communication and optional Ethernet connectivity. GUI control facilitates deployment in both automated manufacturing workstations and standalone test stations, supporting seamless system integration.
