The Santec MLS-8000 is a rackmount mainframe that houses up to eight modular external cavity tunable laser diode (LD) light source units, delivering a stable platform for precision optical testing and measurement. The system supplies power to installed laser modules and enables external control via GP-IB and RS-232C interfaces, supporting laboratory and enterprise optical testing applications requiring wavelength-agile light sources.
Technical Specifications
• Configuration: Rackmount mainframe supporting up to eight modular laser source units with integrated power distribution
• Laser Module Compatibility: Supports Santec ECL-200 tunable laser diode light source units
• Wavelength Tuning Range: >100 nm per module, selectable within 1270–1350 nm and 1430–1630 nm bands
• Wavelength Resolution: <0.01 nm (via environmental temperature adjustment of the frequency lock filter)
• Wavelength Control: Manual coarse tuning with 10-turn potentiometer; electronic fine-tuning available. ECL-210 variant offers fully electronic coarse and fine tuning with remote communication capability
• Power Stability: Excellent long-term wavelength and power stability
• Linewidth: Narrow linewidth characteristic of Santec tunable laser technology
– Key Features
• Eight-unit modular expansion capacity within single rackmount chassis
• Integrated power management for all installed modules
• Precision wavelength control spanning infrared C and L bands
• Sub-0.01 nm resolution enables fine spectral mapping and wavelength-dependent measurements
• Hybrid manual/electronic tuning architecture accommodates both coarse wavelength selection and lock-in fine adjustment
– Electrical Specifications
• Power Input: Three-line power cord with protective ground
• Voltage Selection: Rotary switch on rear panel for multi-voltage operation
– Interfaces & Integration
• GP-IB (IEEE-488) interface for instrument communication and automation
• RS-232C serial interface for CPU control and remote operation
• Compatible with laboratory benchtop and rack-integrated test environments
