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News Release from: Anritsu (UK) | Subject: MT9820A
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 26 April 2007
Optical device tester strikes up a big
band
Novel optical device tester can perform rapid insertion loss measurements on any fibre or bulk optical component over the entire telecomms band.
New from Anritsu Instruments Company is the MT9820A all-band optical component tester The Anritsu MT9820A is an optical test device designed to perform rapid insertion loss measurements on any fibre or bulk optical component over the entire telecomms band
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 4 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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This extremely accurate device uses the latest sweeping method to monitor the output power and wavelength of up to four external tunable laser sources during using high-speed sweeps.
Leveraging its four internal detectors, the MT9820A achieves lightning-fast analyses of multichannel optical components, such as OADMs, WSSs, multiplexers, and interleavers.
The unit also has interface capability for additional external detection units.
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The MT9820A's patented configuration provides a unique solution that continuously sweeps over several lasers to achieve fast, full-range measurements of any CWDM, FTTX, or WDM optical component.
A compact format, open architecture, flexible hardware inputs and outputs, and configurable software at one low price combine to make the MT9820A the most practical and affordable test solution for present and future applications.
"This unit adapts to any tunable laser source without compromising performance", says Gildas Chauvel, Product Manager at Anritsu.
"It is certainly the best mate of optical engineers and technicians who need a reliable instrument to test or validate their design in a fast and accurate way - and with a low initial investment".
The MT9820A's unique combination of high-speed electronic and optical interferometry enable four real-time measurements with high resolution and accuracy - perfectly suitable for optical characterisation during alignment and manufacturing processes, as well as for optical sensor analysis.
"With the MT9820A, Anritsu offers a revolutionary approach in optical testing", says Chauvel.
"It bridges the gap between the two previous traditional approaches - slower and less accurate setup based on step-by-step measurement, and high-cost completely rigid sweeping systems".
"The MT9820A provides fast and accurate loss measurement capabilities in a simple box that easily interfaces with the customer's tunable laser and PC".
The MT9820A overcomes the cost and additional requirements of a complete sweeping system.
These traditional systems are often complex, rigid, and difficult to maintain and modify in mid- and long-term perspectives.
With its ability to adapt to any existing installed base, along with its compact frame and low cost, the MT9820A is ideal for use on laboratory test benches.
The new MT9820A is available for immediate delivery.
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