The AQ6377E is an optical spectrum analyzer, offering extended wavelength coverage into the MWIR region from 1900 - 5500 nm.
In addition to the same excellent optical performance as the AQ6377, the AQ6377E has several improvements.
Measurement example of 3.39 μm HeNe Laser
Measurement example of 4.3 μm DFB-ICL
It is equipped with a high-performance chopper that operates automatically according to the setting sensitivity. This reduces the influence of infrared radiation within the measuring instrument and minimizes the impact of background noise during mid-infrared spectrum measurements.
This mode enables measurement of pulsed light with various pulse widths and repetition rates.
Advanced pulsed light measurement mode
(AQ6377E, Pulsed light repetition rate: 1 kHz)
Due to the high resolution and sensitivity of the AQ6377E, it can actually detect the presence of water molecules in the air. The water vapor is detected in the upper Near-IR wavelength region and could overlap with or mask the spectral characteristics of the actual device under test in that particular region.
By continuously supplying a pure purge gas such as nitrogen to the monochromator through the ports on the back panel, the AQ6377E can reduce the influence of water vapor absorptions and provide more reliable and accurate measurements than ever before.
Effect of gas purging (AQ6377E, Purging time: About 10 min.)
Due to the diffractive technology used, the monochromator in some circumstances could generate high order diffracted light, which appears at wavelengths equal to the integral multiple of input wavelengths.
By cutting incoming light below 1500 nm with the built-in filter, the AQ6377E drastically reduces the influence of high order diffracted light on the measurement. Thus, the measured data are always reliable and replicate the real signal under test.
The AQ6377E uses a free-space optical input structure (i.e. no fiber is mounted inside the instrument), most effective for guaranteeing high coupling efficiency, measurement repeatability, and no maintenance.
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The appplication mode (APP) transforms an OSA into a versatile machine dedicated to a device under test (DUT). APP mode provides a DUT-specific user interface that navigates the user from configuration settings to test result output without worrying with other OSA settings. The AQ6377E comes pre-installed with several standard applications including DFB-LD testing, FP-LD testing and SC light source testing. Additional optional applications are available for download from the Yokogawa Test&Measurement website.
Multiple data analysis functions are available that cover many popular applications:
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Users can directly select the trace using a mouse via simultaneous multi-trace display and employ Max/Min hold and calculation (subtraction) between traces
Reduces the noise on the measured spectrum.
The built-in cut filter addresses instances when the monochromator generates high order diffracted light that appears at wavelengths equal to the integral multiple of input wavelengths.
Ambient temperature change, vibrations, and shock can have an impact on an OSA's measurement accuracy. To ensure consistently precise measurements, the AQ6377E OSA is equipped with a built-in calibration source. The calibration process is fully automatic and takes only two minutes to complete and includes optical alignment, which automatically aligns the optical path in the monochromator to assure level accuracy, and wavelength calibration, which automatically calibrates the OSA with the reference source to ensure wavelength accuracy.
Adds markers to obtain power spectral density and integrated power of a designated spectrum for easier acquisition of a signal's OSNR value, modulated or not, directly from its spectrum.
Create automated test systems to perform automatic measurements and control external equipment through a remote interface. GP-IB, and Ethernet ports are available for remotel control via PC and to transfer standard SCPI-compatible or proprietary AQ6317-compatible commands. LabVIEW® drivers are also available.
To accurately measure pulsed light using an optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), it is necessary to understand the characteristics of the OSA and select the appropriate measurement method and settings.
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