AQ6370 OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZER (DISCONTINUED)
The AQ6370 is Yokogawa's high speed and high performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer for characterization of optical communications system and optical components. Thirteen built-in analysis functions and seven trace calculations for popular applications can be utilized with a simple function key. Yokogawa continues to provide you quality products that simplify your business practices.
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Features
Yokogawa's AQ6370 performs with the flexibility and simplicity you desire in an Optical Spectrum Analyzer.High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
Wide close-in dynamic range
Single Mode and Multimode fiber test capability, via the same optical input:up to GI 62.5/125nm.
Pulsed light measurement capability
Improves Measurement Throughput
Fast measurement
Fast data transfer and storage
Expedites Development of Automated Test Systems
Supports GP-IB, RS-232C, and Ethernet interfaces
Compatible with SCPI and supports AQ6317 series remote commands
Built-in simple macro programming function
Enhances User Friendliness
Supports mouse and keyboard operation (USB & PS/2)
Trace zoom capability
Facilitates Frequent Data Handling
Large internal user memory (5000+ traces)
Supports USB 1.1 compatible large external storage devices
Includes Wavelength Calibration Source*
In the diffraction-grating-based optical spectrum analyzer industry as of January 2006
FAST MEASUREMENT
New High Sensitivity Mode Through newly developed noise reduction techniques, the AQ6370 can complete a measurement faster even with a high sensitivity setting. This is imperative when measuring weak signals. A new sensitivity mode make sit up to five times faster*. |
Seamless Sweep With an improved gain control system in the electrical amplifier circuit, sweep speed has been increased for the signals which require multiple amplifier gain settings to complete an entire trace. The new system achieves up to ten times faster sweep*. |
Quick Key Response Applying a faster microprocessor and new algorithms, key response time and initial hardware setup time before a sweep is drastically reduced. The new system achieves up to one hundred times faster response*.FAST DATA TRANSFER AND STORAGE
ETHERNET provides up to one hundred times faster data transfer speed than the GP-IB data transfer*.
GP-IB provides up to ten times faster data transfer speed than the conventional GP-IB*.USB provides up to ten times faster data recording/retrieving speed to a removable memory device than the floppy disk*.SATISFACTION WITH SINGLE MEASUREMENT
With the increased number of data sampling points (max 50,001), the AQ6370 can measure a wider wavelength range (span) with higher resolution. Single sweep can complete the test that took three sweeps in the past*.* In comparison with AQ6317 series optical spectrum analyzer.
Expedites Development of Automated Test Systems
The AQ6370 is equipped with two GP-IB, RS-232C, and Ethernet (10/100BASE) interfaces to be connected with an external PC for remote access and building an automated test system. It is compatible with a standardized programming language and supports AQ6317 commands for easy programming. Macro Program is a useful built-in function for making a simple auto test program.
COMPATIBLE WITH SCPI
SCPI is an ASCII text based standard code and format that conforms to IEEE-488.2. The standard remote commands of the AQ6370 are compatible with SCPI. It can be used with most computer test languages and test application software.AQ6317 EMULATION MODE
The ANDO AQ6317 series is Yokogawa’s best-selling optical spectrum analyzer. Since there are so many existing users all over the world, the AQ6370 supports private remote programming codes and formats of the AQ6317 series to make it easier for users to upgrade their current test environment.Note: some commands may not be compatible due to changes in specifications and functions.
Image of OSA upgrading on the existing test system
MACRO PROGRAMMING
Macro programming enables the user to easily create test procedures by recording the user’s actual key strokes and parameter selections. One program can contain up to two hundred program lines, and programs can be called as subroutines to make the main program simple. Moreover, macro programs can control external equipment through Ethernet, RS-232C and GP-IB port (GP-IB2). Therefore, an external PC is not required to build a simple auto test system.LabVIEW® DRIVER SUPPORT
LabVIEW® is a popular test application software. Yokogawa can provide users with LabVIEW drivers for the AQ6370.Note: LabVIEW is a U.S. registered trademark of National Instruments.
Example of a simple auto test system with Macro program
Enhances User Friendliness
INHERITS PROVEN OPERABILITY
The AQ6370 inherits front panel operation and function key assignments from our conventional models that are proven intuitive and easy to use by our multitude of users.
Front Panel Keys
appears on the screen with the entry keys for
mouse operation when a parameter is selected.
MOUSE & KEYBOARD OPERATION
You can easily operate the AQ6370 with only a mouse instead of the front panel keys. Measuring conditions displayed on the trace screen can be changed directly by the mouse pointer. The keyboard is useful for entering labels and file names.
Arrow pointer transforms into finger pointer when you move it to parameters.
TRACE ZOOM CAPABILITY
Trace zoom makes it possible to change display conditions, such as center wavelength and span, by clicking and dragging the mouse to select the designated area to enlarge. No need to make another sweep to refresh the display conditions anymore. The analysis function can be performed in the enlarged area.
Once the trace is zoomed in, the overview window appears and shows the entire trace. By dragging the zoomed area border in this window with the mouse, the display area in the main trace window can be modified.
Facilitates Frequent Data Handling
LARGE INTERNAL MEMORY
The AQ6370 has a 128 MB user area in the internal memory that can save test setups, waveforms, analysis results, and macro program files. It is large enough to save more than five thousand traces.
SUPPORTS USB 1.1 MEMORY
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The AQ6370 has two USB 1.1 compatible interfaces. They support large size removable memory devices such as Flash ROM and hard disk drives (HDD). Removable static memory of more than 1 GB and USB compatible external HDDs of more than 40 GB in capacity are commercially available. (as of January 2006) |
World Class Optical Performance and Flexibility*
* In the diffraction-grating-based optical spectrum analyzer industry as of January 2006
EXCELLENT SIGNAL SEPARATION
The AQ6370 uses a double-pass monochromator structure to achieve high wavelength resolution (0.02 nm) and wide close-in dynamic range (70 dB). Thus, closely allocated signals and noise can be separately measured. OSNR measurement of 50 GHz spacing DWDM transmission systems and EDFA evaluation with multiple wavelength sources can successfully be performed.
70dB at peak ± 0.4nm, resolution setting 0.02nm (typical)
WIDE MEASUREMENT RANGE
Power: +20 dBm to -90 dBmThe AQ6370 can measure optical power as high as +20 dBm, which enables direct measurement of high power sources such as optical amplifiers and pump lasers for Raman amplifiers. Measurement sensitivity can be chosen from seven categories according to test applications and measurement speed requirements.
Wavelength: 600 nm to 1700 nm
The AQ6370 covers not only telecommunication wavelengths, but also the visible light wavelength region which is used for home electronics, medical, and industrial material applications.
NORM Hold, NORM Auto, NORM, MID, and HIGH (1, 2, and 3), that correspond to sensitivity from - 60dBm through -90dBm.
High dynamic range mode settings;
CHOP and SWITCH
Modes used to obtain a better dynamic range by reducing an influence of stray-light. They are applicable in MID and HIGH mode.
MULTIMODE FIBER TEST CAPABILITY
The AQ6370 uses a free space input structure that can handle up to GI 62.5/125 multimode fiber on the same interface that supports single mode fiber. Multimode fiber is commonly used in high speed Ethernet network, such as GE-PON.The free space input is also beneficial for measurement repeatability as insertion loss variation at the input connector is smaller than the other input type which has an optical fiber inside the monochromator.
Sample waveform of an 850nm laser with a multimode fiber (62.5/125mm)
Structure of the free space monochromator input
PULSED LIGHT MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY
The AQ6370 can catch the peak power of a pulsed signal using PEAK HOLD or using an externally provided trigger to synchronize with the measured signal. It can be applied to the transmission loop testing of telecommunication systems, and also to the low power measurement at the early stage of laser chip development since it works in the high sensitivity modes.
Sample waveform of a pulsed light signal
Real-Time Remote Operation for Monitoring and Troubleshooting
Optional Application Software
AQ6370Viewer is PC application software designed to work with Yokogawa's AQ6370 Optical Spectrum Analyzer. It has exactly the same user interface and functions as the AQ6370 so that you can easily display and analyze waveform data acquired by the AQ6370.
Remote control function
The remote control allows you to control AQ6370 Optical Spectrum Analyzer from anywhere on the Ethernet network. This gives you the sensation of setting measurement conditions and analysis parameters, and executing measurement on an actual unit. Because of fast data transfer speed of Ethernet, measurement data can be updated in real time. It is useful for diagnosis of trouble in production lines, periodical observation of long term tests in the lab, and other applications. Note: the data update speed varies depending on network performance and conditions.
Functions
Advantageous Functions
PASS/FAIL AUTO TEST FUNCTION
The waveform can automatically be judged to PASS or FAIL against specified conditions. Using Template function upper and/or lower limits for the assessment can be set and measured waveform can automatically be compared. It is an effective way to reduce time and human error in assessment, especially for production line tests. The template data can be created and stored in the AQ6370. It can be edited using a spread sheet on an external computer as well.
13 AUTO ANALYSIS FUNCTIONS
Thirteen types of built-in analysis functions for popular applications can be selected by using Analysis function key on front panel or by mouse operation.
The functions automatically perform designated analyses and provide results. The results can be saved in a storage device.
- WDM Analysis (OSNR)
- WDM-NF Analysis (EDFA)
- DFB-LD Analysis
- Filter Analysis etc.
All parameters for an individual analysis are displayed in a dialog box for easy setup.
7 TRACES & CALCULATION FUNCTIONS
The AQ6370 has seven individual traces for measurement data. Some traces can be used for calculations (two-trace subtraction and addition), MAX/MIN hold, averaging, and curve fitting.
Enhanced Curve Fit function
The Curve fit function is an approximation technique to exclude an influence of noise and/or signal overlapping on the waveform. Curve fit method can be chosen from Gaussian, Lorenz, 3rd Poly, 4th Poly, and 5th Poly. Curve fit can be applied to an individual trace. Fitting area can be set by line markers (L1 and L2).
| Analysis Mode When WDM or WDM-NF analysis is executed, one of the curve fit methods is used for a baseline measurement. The curve fit method can be specified in the parameter window of each analysis. |
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| Example of curve fitting in selected areas
Noise level of amplified WDM signal can be estimated by using the curve fit in selected areas, even if noise between signals cannot be seen due to a limit of signal separation performance. |
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| Marker Fitting The fitting curve can also be applied to the marker positions set by user. For example, this can be used to measure a modulated signal spectrum. |
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Connectivity
FRONT PANEL
OPTICAL CONNECTORS (USER EXCHANGEABLE)
The AQ6370 adopts a universal type optical connector system for optical input and calibration output enabling direct coupling to major optical connector types.
The connectors can be replaced by users.
USB 1.1 INTERFACE
REAR PANEL
Specifications
| Name | Description | File Type | |
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| Bulletin 7353-01E | AQ6370 Optical Spectrum Analyzer |  585 KB |
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Application Notes
| Name | Description | |
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| Example of automated EDFA test configuration | Example of automated EDFA test configuration | Learn More |
| Passive Component Test | Passive Component test | Learn More |
| Simple EDFA test | Simplified EDFA testing | Learn More |
| Transceiver /LD Test | Transceiver /LD Test | Learn More |
| WDM OSNR Test | WDM OSNR Test | Learn More |
Software
| Name | Description | |
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| AQ6370 Viewer (learn more) | Dedicated Viewer for Quick and Effortless Optical Spectrum Measurement Analysis | Learn More |
| LabVIEW Drivers for AQ6370/AQ6373/AQ6375/AQ6370B/AQ6370C | LabVIEW drivers for AQ6370/AQ6373/AQ6375/AQ6370B/AQ6370C | y-Link |
