The Photonetics OSICS 3610RA00 Mainframe is a modular optical test and measurement platform engineered for high-flexibility fiber optic system testing in DWDM applications. This chassis accommodates up to eight plug-in modules, enabling customized test configurations through selective integration of optical sources, amplifiers, attenuators, and measurement instruments. The mainframe serves as the control and organizational hub for complex optical testing setups, supporting mixed-module architectures tailored to specific measurement requirements.
Technical Specifications
Module Architecture
• Module capacity: 8 plug-in modules maximum
• Module dimensions (typical): 35 × 130 × 250 mm
• Module weight: 0.7–1 kg depending on type
Optical Performance
• Output isolation: 35 dB
• Return loss: 60 dB
• Optical connectors: FC-APC on SMF-28 (ECL, DFB 1310) or polarization-maintaining fiber (DFB C & L band, TLS)
DFB Module Example (OSICS 3613 CWL)
• Output power: +13 dBm
• Wavelength stability: 5 pm (1-hour window)
• Wavelength accuracy: 30 pm
• Fine tuning range: 1.8 nm via internal temperature control
• Analog modulation (external): 150 Hz–1 GHz
• Digital modulation (internal/external): 1 Hz–1 MHz
ECL Module Performance
• Analog modulation (external): 150 Hz–1 GHz
• Internal/external modulation: 500 Hz–1 MHz
Electrical & Power
• Supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Physical
• Dimensions: 448 × 133 × 370 mm (W × H × D)
• Weight (mainframe only): 8.1 kg
– Key Features
• Hot-swappable module design supports ECL, DFB, TLS, ASE, LD, EDFA, attenuators, and switches
• Integrated temperature control stabilizes wavelength output to 5 pm over extended periods
• Dual control interfaces: RS-232 C and IEEE-488.2 (GPIB)
• Front-panel control with remote interlock connector support
• Rapid stabilization: 1–2 hour warm-up from room temperature
– Typical Applications
• DWDM system characterization and validation
• Multi-wavelength optical source integration
• Fiber amplifier testing and characterization
• Wavelength-selective measurement configurations
– Compatibility & Integration
The mainframe accommodates Photonetics OSICS module families including tunable ECL sources with TUNICS technology, DFB and TLS laser modules, ASE and LD sources, EDFA amplifiers, and optical switching/attenuation components. IEEE-488.2 control enables integration with automated test environments.
