The ThorLabs ASE-FL7002-C4 is a high-stability broadband amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) source engineered for precision optical testing, measurement, and sensor validation. It delivers four independent channels of low-noise, spectrally rich output across the C and L bands via a single Er-doped fluoride fiber pumped by a laser diode. Exceptional power stability and minimal intensity noise make it ideal for optical coherence tomography systems and optical component characterization requiring demanding performance margins.
Technical Specifications
Optical Output
• Wavelength range: 1530 nm to 1610 nm
• Bandwidth: >60 nm
• Number of outputs: 4 channels
• Output fiber: Single Mode (SMF28), FC/PC connectors
• Total output power: >13 dBm (20 mW)
• Individual channel power (typical): 7.2–7.8 dBm per channel
• Spectrum density (typical): >−18 dBm/nm @ 1530 nm and 1610 nm; >−11 dBm/nm @ 1540–1600 nm
Performance
• Power stability: ±0.001 dB typical over 15 minutes; ±0.005 dB maximum over 15 minutes
• Intensity noise: Low
• Wavelength stability: Exceptional
Electrical & Physical
• Input power: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions: 43.2 cm (W) × 8.9 cm (H) × 40.6 cm (D)
• Weight: 6.8 kg
• Cooling: Air-cooled
– Key Features
• Four independent single-mode outputs with matched spectral coverage
• Flat broadband spectrum spanning 80 nm across telecom bands
• Sub-millidecibel power stability over 15-minute intervals
• Compact benchtop form factor with standard mains power
– Typical Applications
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT) system development and validation
• Broadband component testing and wavelength-dependent characterization
• Sensor network prototyping and multipoint optical measurement systems
• Calibration and reference standards for spectral measurement instruments
– Compatibility & Integration
Single-mode SMF28 fiber with FC/PC connectors enables direct integration into standard fiber-optic benches and automated test systems. Air-cooled operation requires no additional chilled water or cryogenic infrastructure.
