OSICS 8-Channel Modular Platform for DWDM Testing

OSICS 8-Channel Modular Platform for DWDM Testing www.nettest.com

ONE INSTRUMENT FULFILLS ALL NEEDS OF DWDM SYSTEMS >Full control of 8 modules in a 19 mainframe > Sophisticated electronics and user friendly front panel > Built-in software for driving different types of modules > Instrument control through IEEE-488 or RS 232 C interface > External modulation input and internal modulation capabilities 1 1 Large screen display to easily set and control the parameters of the plug-in modules 2 Rotating knob to navigate the OSICS software 3 Protective connector cover 4 Enable key Available modules: OSICS-ECL tunable external cavity laser module OSICS-DFB distributed feed back laser diode module OSICS-LD laser diode module OSICS-ASE broadband amplified spontaneous emission module OSICS-EDFA erbium-doped fiber amplifier module OSICS-ATN optical attenuator module OSICS-SWT optical switch module8 9 MIX AND MATCH UP TO8 MODULES 2 The OSICS platform offers the highest flexibility and largest choice of plug-ins required in fiberoptic system testing, particularly for Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM). OSICS features a complete line of modular sources including OSICS-ECL, tunable external cavity lasers with TUNICS technology; OSICS-DFB, distributed feedback laser diodes; OSICS-ASE, amplified spontaneous emission fiber sources, as well as various laser diode sources, OSICS-LD. In addition, OSICS is also capable of hosting OSICS-EDFA, erbium-doped fiber amplifier modules as well as attenuators, OSICS-ATN and switches, OSICS-SWT. Up to 8 plug-in modules can be mixed and matched in a single OSICS mainframe, thus fulfilling all needs for applications requiring multi-wavelength sources or amplifiers.

FOR MULTI-CHANNEL TESTING 4 3 OSICS PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS OSICS mainframe Dimensions (W x H x D) 448 x 133 x 37 mm 3 Power supply 1 to 24 V, 5 to 6 Hz Control Instrument front panel, RS-232 C, and IEEE-488.2 Weight (without any module) 8.1 kg OSICS modules Interfaces Optical interface ECL, ASE, EDFA, DFB, 131, ATN, SWT FC-APC connector on Corguide TM SMF-28 fiber DFB (C & L band) FC-APC connector on polarization maintaining fiber LD FC-APC connector on 5/125 fiber Output isolation 35 db (3 db, EDFA) Return loss 6 db Analog modulation ECL, DFB 15 Hz - 1 GHz (external modulation) Digital modulation ECL 5 Hz - 1 MHz (internal or external) DFB 1 Hz - 1 MHz (internal or external) LD 1 Hz - 1 KHz (internal or external) Environment Operating temperature range (1) +15 to +35 C (+59 to +95 F) Warm up time (room temperature) 1 hour (typ.) Dimensions (W x H x D) 35 x 13 x 25 mm 3 Weight 7 x 13 x 25 mm 3 (EDFA C2+, EDFA L17+) 1 kg (.7 kg for OSICS-DFB) (1) ECL module operates at +15 to 3 C (+59 to 86 F)

TUNICS TUNABLE EXTERNAL CAVITY LASER MODULE OSICS-ECL The ECL modules are high-performance External Cavity Lasers using Tunics technology which leads to a high output power over the whole tuning range. The precision mechanism coupled to a stepper motor allows the wavelength to be tuned over more than 8 nm. Various power and wavelength range options are available to fulfill all needs in DWDM applications from 148 nm to 164 nm. Each module can be controlled from the front panel of the mainframe, or through the remote interface. In addition, the modules and the mainframe offer a full suite of internal and external modulation capabilities. 15 dbm S-Band C-Band L-Band 12 dbm 9 dbm 6 dbm 3 dbm dbm -3 dbm 14 144 148 152 156 16 164 168 Power vs wavelength typical performance 148/P 152/P 152/P6 156/PO 156/P6 156/P1 16/P 16/P6 Output power of OSCIS-ECL OSICS-ECL ECL-148 ECL-152 ECL-156 ECL-16 Wavelength range P = dbm 144-152 nm 148-156 nm 152-16 nm 156-164 nm P = 6 dbm (option P6) 151-155 nm 153-158 nm 157-162 nm P = 1 dbm (option P1) 154-158 nm Wavelength accuracy (1) ±.2 nm (1) (2) Wavelength stability ±.1 nm / h (±.1 nm / 24 h typ.) Wavelength setting resolution.1 nm (.1 nm optional) Tuning repeatability ±.1 nm (typ.) Tuning speed 1 nm/s (typ.) Peak power +3 dbm (1) (2) Power stability ±.1 db / h; ±.1 db / 24 h (typ.) Spectral width (FWHM) 15 khz (typ.) (coherence control OFF) >1 MHz (coherence control ON) Side mode suppression ratio (1) >45 db (1) (3) Relative intensity noise >145 db/hz (typ.) (1) After warm-up, for dbm output power. (2) At a constant temperature. (3) Measured at an electrical frequency of 1 MHz. P6...... High output power: +6 dbm P1..... High output power: +1 dbm R....... High resolution: 1 pm resolution (tuning speed changes to 3 nm/s) M....... Polarization maintaining output fiber (orientation TE in slow axis, in line with connector key) LabView driver for OSICS FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC Polarization maintaining Polarization maintaining FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC

DISTRIBUTED FEEDBACK LASER DIODE MODULE OSICS-DFB The DFB modules are high-performance Distributed Feed Back laser diodes. The user-defined wavelengths can be chosen on the ITU-T grid in the C- or L-band. OSICS-DFB offers more than +13 dbm of optical power coupled in a polarization maintaining fiber (except for module 131) with a remarkable 5 pm wavelength stability over one hour. The internal wavelength calibration yields a 3 pm accuracy and the wavelength can be finely tuned over 1.8 nm (typ.) with the internal temperature control. OSICS-DFB is also available at 131 nm for channel monitoring in DWDM systems. Each module can be controlled from the front panel of the mainframe, or through the remote interface. The modules and the mainframe offer a full suite of internal and external modulation capabilities, and also feature a Brillouin effect suppression function. OSCIS-DFB wavelength stability OSICS-DFB C- and L-band 131 ITU wavelength (1) 1527.2-161.5 nm 131 nm ±25 nm Wavelength tuning range 1.6 nm (1.8 nm typ.) 1.6 nm (1.8 nm typ.) Wavelength accuracy (2) ±.3 nm ±.3 nm (2) (3) (5) Wavelength stability ±.5 nm / h (±.5 nm / 24 h typ.) Output power +13 dbm +3 dbm (2) (3) (5) Power stability ±.1 db / h (±.1 db / 24 h typ.) Spectral width (FWHM) <3 MHz <3 MHz Side mode suppression ratio (2) >4 db >32 db Relative intensity noise (2) (4) >145 db/hz (typ.) >145 db/hz (typ.) (1) The ITU wavelength is user-selected at time of order on the ITU-T grid, using the following format: OSICS-DFB-XXX.XX where XXX.XX is the frequency in THz. (2) After warm-up, for P max output power. (3) At a constant temperature. (4) Measured at an electrical frequency of 1 MHz. (5) Measured with an APC connector on the powermeter side. LabView driver for OSICS FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC Polarization maintaining Polarization maintaining FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC

AMPLIFIER SPONTANEOUS EMISSION SOURCE MODULE OSICS-ASE The ASE modules feature broadband sources based on the Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) of an Erbium-doped fiber. An internal proprietary spectral shaping provides four versions : ASE-SP, ASE-IN, ASE-L and ASE-SPL. The designs are similar to NetTest FIBERWHITE instruments and are optimized for maximum output power and stability. ASE-SP maximizes the spectral width and power more than +15 dbm in the 1.55 µm spectral window. The optional flat spectrum version: ASE-SP/F provides 1 db(typ.) flatness over 1528-1565 nm. ASE-L enables spectral measurements in the L-Band. ASE-IN, dedicated to interferometric measurements, offers a neargaussian spectrum and minimizes the coherence length of the source. ASE-SPL is a dual-band source for C+L spectral measurements. Due to the nature of the sources, their outputs are intrinsically unpolarized. The output isolator ensures stable operation even in the presence of a high level of reflection. When used with an optical spectrum analyzer such as WALICS or UBI-WALICS, the ASE sources enable direct spectral characterization of passive components in only a few seconds. (Measurement condition:.5 nm resolution bandwidth) ASE-SP-F ASE-SP ASE-IN 6-5 -5-5 5-1 -1-1 Power (dbm) -15-2 -25-3 -35 Power (dbm) -15-2 -25-3 -35 Power (dbm) -15-2 -25-3 -35 4 3 2 1 Power (µw) -4 152 153 154 155 156 157 Wavelength (nm) -4 152 153 154 155 156 157 Wavelength (nm) -4 152 153 154 155 156 157 Wavelength (nm) Power (dbm) ASE-L -5-1 -15-2 -25-3 -35-4 156 157 158 159 16 161 162 Wavelength (nm) Power (dbm) ASE-SPL -5-1 -15-2 -25-3 -35-4 152 154 156 158 16 162 Wavelength (nm) OSICS-ASE ASE-SP ASE-IN ASE-L ASE-SPL Spectral range (1) 153-1565 nm 1545-1565 nm (2) 1565-161 nm 153-161 nm Output power >+15 dbm >+13 dbm >+13 dbm >+13 dbm Power stability (3) <±.15 db / h <±.15 db / h <±.15 db / h <±.15 db / h Spectrum flatness (4) <8 db <2 db <1 db Output polarization unpolarized unpolarized unpolarized unpolarized Module width single slot single slot double slot double slot (1) 1 db below maximum power. (2) The corresponding coherence length (half width at 5% visibility) is less than 8 µm. (3) At a constant temperature, after 1 hour warm-up for the minimum guaranteed output power. (4) Over 153-156 nm for ASE-SP, over 157-16 nm for ASE-L, over 153-16 for ASE-SPL, optional flat spectrum (see options). P....... Polarized output, the output power is reduced by 4 db. Extinction ratio > 3 db over spectral range F....... Flat spectrum (ASE-SP), spectrum flatness < 2 db over 1528-1565 nm, output power> +1 dbm FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC (delivered as standard with each module)

ERBIUM-DOPED FIBER AMPLIFIER MODULE OSICS-EDFA The EDFA modules feature high-performance Erbium-doped Fiber Amplifiers that operate in both C or L band. We provide three versions : the EDFA-C17, EDFA-C2+ and EDFA-L17+. The EDFA-C17 is a single pump version that offers remarkable +17 dbm of saturated output power across the C-Band. The Erbium-doped gain fiber is optimized in concentration and length for low 4.5 db(typ.) noise figure and small-signal gain in excess of 25 db at 155 nm.the EDFA-C2+ and EDFA- 5 L17+ have both sophisticated AGC(Automatic Gain Control) and APC (Automatic Power Control) schemes to maintain gain and output power constant regardless of input power levels. These versions also provide high output power and broad spectral range. The very low PMD, PDG and Noise Figure will address your high bit-rate applications where overall signal to noise ratio becomes a challenging issue. 25 Pin= -4 dbm 4 2 Pin=-3 dbm 3 15 Gain (db) 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Pin=-2 dbm x x 1 NF (db) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Pin=-1 dbm 1 5 Pin=-1 dbm 152 153 154 155 156 157 Signal wavelength (nm) Gain and Noise Figure vs wavelength for OSICS-EDFA-C17 (single channel operation) OSICS-EDFA (1) EDFA-C17 EDFA-C2+ EDFA-L17+ Wavelength range 1525-1565 nm 1528-1565 nm 1565-161 nm Output power (2) > +17 dbm > +2 dbm >+17 dbm Small signal gain (3) > 25 db > 35 db > 35 db Input measurement power range - -4 dbm to +1 dbm -4 dbm to +1 dbm Output setting and measurment power range (4) - -7 dbm to +23 dbm -7 dbm to +23 dbm Gain setting range (5) - +3 db to + 5 db +3 db to + 5 db Accuracy in AGC or APC mode (6) - < ±.5 db < ±.5 db Noise figure (7) < 6 db (4.5 db typ.) < 6 db < 6 db Polarization sensitivity of gain (3) <.5 db <.5 db <.5 db PMD (8) < 1 ps <.2 ps <.2 ps Module Dimensions 35 x 13 x 25 mm3 7 x 13 x 25 mm3 7 x 13 x 25 mm3 (1) Specifications defined for single channel operation (2) With dbm input power at 155 nm, over wavelength range for EDFA-C2+ and EDFA-L17+. (3) With -4 dbm input power at 155 nm (159 nm for EDFA-L17+). (4) Maximum available output power in APC mode is dependant on input power and EDFA model. (5) Maximum available gain in AGC mode is dependant on input power and EDFA model. (6) Over wavelength range. Application note available. (7) For -5 dbm input power at 155 nm. For input power from -4 to -1 dbm over wavelength range for EDFA-C2+ and EDFA-L17+. (8) At 155 nm (131 nm for EDFA-L17+) with interferometric method. LP...... Low polarization sensitivity of gain <.25 db FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC (delivered as standard with each module)

LASER DIODE MODULE OSICS-LD 98 The LD-98 module is based on a highperformance laser diode. The first in this new series, it expands the capabilities of the OSICS platform outside the C- and L-band. Its integrated FBG allows very stable operation. This module is the perfect addition to your test set whenever a 98 nm source is required. Whether you need to test EDFA components or to simulate a pump laser, the LD 98 is the perfect choice. OSICS-LD 98 output power stability OSICS-LD 98 Center wavelength 976±5 nm Spectral width 1 nm (typ.) Output power +3 dbm Power adjustment range 1 db Power stability (1) ±.1 db / 15 mn (±.1 db / 1 h typ.) Fiber type 5 / 125 µm (1) After warm-up, at max. output power with feedback <35 db and constant temperature. P13..... High output power: +13 dbm P2..... High output power: +2 dbm

OPTICAL ATTENUATOR OSICS-ATN The ATN module integrates industry standard attenuator components. It combines a constant.1 db resolution with a 6 db attenuation range and operates throughout the S-, C- and L-bands. Each plug-in is wavelength calibrated and features both a beamblock and a tap (option). The platform user-friendly interface allows real time adjustment of the attenuation. As part of a test set ATN modules can be used to equalize channels and to reach low power levels without modifying sources signal-to-noise ratio. This is especially useful for Optical Amplifier characterization. Linearity (db) Attenuation linearity (db) OSICS-ATN OSICS-ATN Wavelength range Attenuation range Insertion loss Resolution Linearity PDL Return loss Input power 13-165 nm 6 db < 2.5 db.1 db < ±.1 db <.1 db with APC connectors (<.7 db with optional PC connectors) >45 db with APC connector (6 db option) > 2 mw T....... Optical tap (Insertion loss < 3 db, PDL <.15 db) R....... 6 db return loss FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC

OPTICAL SWITCH OSICS-SWT Adding bi-directional signal routing capability to the OSICS platform, the SWT module features a state-of-the-art ±.1 db repeatability as well as a very low -7 db crosstalk. It comes in two configurations: 1X2. OSICS-SWT repeatability over 1 counts OSICS-SWT Wavelength range 13-165 nm Insertion loss < 1.5 db Repeatability PDL <.1 db Crosstalk -7 db (1X2), -6 db Return loss FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC

ORDERING INFORMATION For the OSICS platform modules, please specify the rack and/or the model name and options as follows: OSICS-mainframe For the OSICS mainframe without module MODEL OSICS-ECL /Option1/Option2/ For the ECL module 148 152 156 16 > Use the following code references that corresponds to the available OSICS-ECL options: P6 High output power: 6 dbm P1 High output power: 1 dbm R High resolution: 1 pm M Polarization maintaining output fiber MODEL OSICS-DFB XXX.XX /Option For the DFB module in the C- and L-band Where XXX.XX is the frequency in THz > Use the following code references that corresponds to the available OSICS-DFB options: P13 High output power: +13 dbm (C- and L-band) OSICS-DFB 131 For the DFB module at 131 nm OSICS-LD-98/Option For the LD module at 98 nm > Use the following code reference that corresponds to the available OSICS-LD options P 13 High output power: +13 dbm P 2 High output power: +2 dbm

ORDERING INFORMATION (CONT.) For the OSICS platform modules, please specify the rack and/or the model name and options as follows: OSICS-EDFA MODEL C17 C2+ L17+ /Option > Use the following code reference that corresponds to the available OSICS-EDFA option: LP Low polarization sensitivity of gain <.25 db MODEL OSICS-ASE /Option 1/ Option 2/... SP IN L SPL > Use the following code references that correspond to the available OSICS-ASE options: P Polarized output F Flat spectrum (ASE-SP) Use the following code references that corresponds to the available accessories: LabView driver for OSICS Mainframe FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC Polarization maintaining Polarization maintaining FO Jumper FC-APC/FC-PC 21 March GN Nettest A/S. All Rights Reserved - 361

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