The PHOTONETICS OSICS 3610RA00 is a modular mainframe for advanced optical testing and measurement in DWDM systems and optical component characterization. This configuration includes two ECL (External Cavity Laser) modules covering the 1560–1600 nm band and an EDFA (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier) module, enabling integrated wavelength-tunable source and gain functionality on a single platform.
Technical Specifications
Mainframe (OSICS 3610RA00)
• Module capacity: 8 slots for plug-in modules
• Supported module types: ECL, DFB, ASE, EDFA, LD, ATN, SWT
• Control interfaces: GPIB and RS232
• Power supply: 110/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Operating temperature: +15 °C to +30 °C
• Full-control electronics for module parameter setting
• Internal and external modulation capabilities
ECL 1560–1600 Modules (2X Configuration)
• Tuning range: 1560–1600 nm
• Peak output power: >+6 dBm typical
• Wavelength accuracy: ±0.2 nm
• Wavelength stability: ±0.01 nm/hour; ±0.01 nm/24 hours typical
• Wavelength setting resolution: 0.01 nm (0.001 nm optional)
• Tuning repeatability: ±0.01 nm typical
• Tuning speed: 10 nm/s typical
• Power stability: ±0.01 dB/hour; ±0.01 dB/24 hours typical
• Spectral width (FWHM): 150 kHz typical (coherence control OFF); >100 MHz (coherence control ON)
• Side mode suppression ratio: >45 dB
• Relative intensity noise: >145 dB/Hz typical
• Output fiber: Polarization maintaining
EDFA Module
• Wavelength range: 1525–1560 nm
• Output power: >+17 dBm (saturated)
• Small-signal gain: >25 dB typical (>35 dB at 1530 nm; >25 dB at 1550 nm)
• Noise figure: 4 dB typical (4.5 dB, <6 dB maximum)
• Polarization sensitivity of gain: <0.5 dB
• Spectral gain flatness: 3 dB typical
• Pump: Single 980 nm co-propagating pump diode
– Key Features
• Dual ECL sources with independent tuning across 1560–1600 nm
• High wavelength stability and repeatability for precision DWDM applications
• Integrated EDFA with low noise figure and high gain
• Scalable architecture supports up to 8 modules for custom configurations
• Polarization-maintaining fiber outputs
– Typical Applications
• DWDM system testing and characterization
• Optical component validation
• Multi-wavelength optical measurements
• Amplified optical signal generation and analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
The OSICS 3610RA00 mainframe accommodates all Photonetics OSICS modular instruments including ECL, DFB, ASE, EDFA, LD, ATN, and SWT modules. Remote control via GPIB and RS232 interfaces enables automated test sequences and system integration.
