Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases AQ6361 Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation

Tokyo, Japan -  February 17, 2025

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Releases AQ6361 Optical Spectrum Analyzer
for Production Testing 

Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation announces the release on February 28 of the AQ6361 optical spectrum analyzer (OSA).  This high-performance yet cost-effective benchtop OSA is designed predominantly for the production testing of datacom and telecom components such as laser diodes, optical transceivers, and optical amplifiers used in AI data centers. The production-grade AQ6361 achieves up to 20 times the measurement speed of the best-selling AQ6370E model. This product will be exhibited at Asia Photonics Expo (Singapore, February 26-28).

AQ6361 optical spectrum analyzer

Development Background
The widespread adoption of AI has had a dramatic impact on communications, leading to a rapid increase in the construction of AI-dedicated data centers. 
These facilities must process large volumes of data at high speeds, driving a surge in demand for optical modules and devices capable of supporting this.
“Companies producing optical devices, optical modules, and other optical components require faster, smaller, and higher performance OSAs to meet rapidly increasing demand,” says Terry Marrinan, VP Sales & Marketing at Yokogawa Test & Measurement. “The AQ6361 meets these production needs by offering fast measurement, a compact instrument envelope, and excellent optical performance for a variety of devices, all while satisfying customer demands for a cost-effective solution that does not compromise on the quality and reliability for which our instruments are renowned.”

Main Features
1. Up to 20 times the measurement speed of conventional models
The AQ6361 OSA offers up to 20 times the measurement speed of the best-selling AQ6370E. This dramatically reduces the production test time for customers' optical devices and allows them to significantly improve production efficiency.

2. Compact design
The new model is approximately half the size of the AQ6370E. This space-saving design is in direct response to customer requests for a measuring instrument that takes up minimal bench space. The model is also suitable for integration into laser diode chip testers and other test systems.

3. High optical performance
The AQ6361 offers a wavelength resolution of 0.03 nm and a wavelength range of 1200 to 1700 nm. Additionally, it provides high dynamic range measurements with excellent stray light suppression performance of 73 dB. These features make it adaptable for various optical modules testing.

Major Target Markets
- Manufacturers of optical devices and modules for optical communications, and silicon photonics devices
- Laser diode testing systems

Applications
- Characterization testing and product evaluation in the manufacturing of optical components such as lasers for optical communications, optical transceivers, and optical amplifiers

For More Information
AQ6361 Telecom Production Optical Spectrum Analyzer 1200-1700 nm:
https://tmi.yokogawa.com/solutions/products/optical-measuring-instruments/optical-spectrum-analyzer/aq6361-telecom-production-optical-spectrum-analyzer-1200-1700-nm/

About Yokogawa Test & Measurement
Yokogawa has been developing measurement solutions for 100 years, consistently finding new ways to give R&D teams the tools they need to gain the best insights from their measurement strategies.
The company has pioneered accurate power measurement throughout its history, and is the market leader in digital power analyzers and optical spectrum analyzers. Yokogawa measuring instruments are renowned worldwide for their high levels of precision, quality, durability, and service support.
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About Yokogawa
Yokogawa provides advanced solutions in the areas of measurement, control, and information to customers across a broad range of industries, including energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and food. Yokogawa addresses customer issues regarding the optimization of production, assets, and the supply chain with the effective application of digital technologies, enabling the transition to autonomous operations.
Founded in Tokyo in 1915, Yokogawa continues to work toward a sustainable society through its 17,000+ employees in a global network of 126 companies spanning 60 countries.
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