Highlights

  • Wavelength: 1240-1380 nm or 1340-1495 nm or 1450-1650 nm or 1490-1640 nm
  • Tuning time: 300 ms for a 1 nm step
  • Max. power: > +12 dBm peak typ. (Options 114, 116, 216) or > +13 dBm peak typ. (Option 113)
  • Signal to SSE ratio: ≥ 75 dB/nm typical
  • Absolute wavelength accuracy: ±10 pm typical

The new N7779C basic line tunable laser source, like the other new N777xC models, can step quickly to discrete wavelengths with a resolution of 0.1 pm and a typical wavelength repeatability of ±3 pm, making it ideal for cost-effective testing of broadband optical devices. With wavelength setting times like 300 ms, rapid stepped sweeps are possible. Like the other lasers in the N777xC family, it delivers more than +12 dBm peak output power with low spontaneous emission levels. At ±0.01 dB power stability over an hour, it can also serve as a static local oscillator with a wide tuning range for receiver testing or transmission experiments.

The wavelength tuning performance has been enhanced to provide default fine tuning without overshoot. No separate fine-tuning control is needed for smooth tuning with 0.1 pm resolution, due to automatic coordination of the motor and piezoelectric-actuator. This simplifies wavelength-optimization procedures.

All N777xC tunable lasers are based on a common cavity and laser module design and share a narrow linewidth, excellent long-term stability and low spontaneous emission level. They are software compatible with the 8160xA and 81600B lasers, the industry standards for more than a decade, but occupy 1 height unit less rack space. The remote user interface on the instrument is accessible with just a web browser, either via LAN or via USB connection. An optional touch-screen display provides local operator access and displays current operating parameters.

Key Specifications

Absolute Wavelength Accuracy
±10 pm
Laser Type
Tunable ECL
Linewidth/ Spectral bandwidth
<10 kHz
Mainframe Compatibility
Standalone
Maximum Output Power Peak
≥ +12 dBm
≥ +13 dBm
Number of Channels
1
Absolute Wavelength Accuracy
Laser Type
Linewidth/ Spectral bandwidth
Mainframe Compatibility
Maximum Output Power Peak
Number of Channels
±10 pm
Tunable ECL
<10 kHz
Standalone
≥ +12 dBm
≥ +13 dBm
1
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Absolute Wavelength Accuracy:
±10 pm
Laser Type:
Tunable ECL
Linewidth/ Spectral bandwidth:
<10 kHz
Mainframe Compatibility:
Standalone
Maximum Output Power Peak:
≥ +12 dBm
≥ +13 dBm
Number of Channels:
1
Output Power Tuning Range:
≥ +11 dBm (1515-1620 nm)
≥ +11 dBm (1410-1470 nm)
≥ +11 dBm (1290-1340 nm)
≥ +5 dBm (full range)
≥ +8 dBm (full range)
Signal to SSE ratio:
≥ 75 dB/nm
Tunability:
Stepped
Type:
Tunable Laser Source
Wavelength Options:
1240 to 1380 nm|1340 to 1495 nm|1450 to 1650 nm|1490 to 1640 nm
Tunable Laser Source

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