Optical Test Equipment

This paper describes a compact optical channel monitor and a delayed interferometer having free-space optical elements such as lenses or mirrors, as an application of microoptics. These devices have been developed to be built into dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) transmission systems. These optics use a Gaussian beam which is emitted through single-mode optical fibers and located near the optical axis. This paper explains the optical designs of these devices based on the Gaussian beam's behavior.
SANPEI Yoshihiro^*1  SUZUKI Yasuyuki^*2   IEMURA Kouki^*3   ASANO Junichirou^*3

^*1Communication and Measurement Business Headquarters, Optical Communication Measurement Development Department

^*2Communication and Measurement Business Headquarters, Core Technology Development Department

^*3Photonics Business Headquarters, Engineering Department IV

We have developed the AQ2200-136 Optical Attenuator compact tunable laser source module with a wide wavelength range of 200 nm (1440 to 1640 nm) and a maximum output power of +7 dBm or greater, as a plug-in module for the AQ2200 Optical Attenuator multi-application test system (MATS). When combined with the AQ2200 Optical Attenuator series of optical sensors or the AQ6317B/C/AQ6319 optical spectrum analyzer, the AQ2200-136 Optical Attenuator enables users to measure the wavelength-dependent loss (WDL) of an optical device without any personal computers. In this paper, we describe the features and structure of the AQ2200-136 Optical Attenuator.

We have developed the AQ6375 Optical Spectrum Analyzer  grating-based desktop optical spectrum analyzer, which can measure an optical spectrum over a wide wavelength range from 1.2 to 2.4 m with high wavelength resolution at high speed. Despite the popularity of desktop optical spectrum analyzers in the telecommunication wavelength region, a large-scale optical spectrum measurement system with a monochromator has commonly been used for measuring the long wavelength region, and so there was a need for a desktop optical spectrum analyzer for long wavelengths. Deep optical absorptions appearing in the long wavelength region around 2 m caused by CO2, NOX and H2O are attracting attention in the environmental and medical fields, and thus sensitive measuring equipment by laser absorption spectroscopy using a near infrared semiconductor laser is becoming more popular. With excellent optical spectrum measurement capabilities (high resolution and high speed), operability and maintenance performance, the AQ6375 Optical Spectrum Analyzer optical spectrum analyzer will contribute to the performance improvement and spread of near-infrared semiconductor lasers used in laser absorption spectroscopy.

With improvements in the speed and bandwidth of communication networks in recent years, 10-Gbit/s high-speed optical communications systems are becoming increasingly widespread in core networks, as well as access networks and LANs. Accordingly, devices and modules for use in 10-Gbit/s transmission are being actively developed, causing increasingly fierce price competition. Under these circumstances, the bit error rate testers (BERT) necessary to test these devices and modules are also facing a demand for lower prices. We have explored essential functionality and performance and examined product specifications, with a focus on application to the production of optical transceivers. Consequently, we have developed two compact and economical 10-Gbit/s BERTs, a plug-in module model and a portable model, featuring variable amplitudes, cross-points and voltage offsets for the data output and a built-in clock and data recovery (CDR) function.

• Electric Motor Power Measurement and Analysis
• Improving/optimizing electric motor performance and efficiency
• Understand how electric current is measured

The 40-Gbit/s transport networks that will meet the communication demand of Next-Generation Networks (NGN) are starting to be deployed commercially. To meet the increasing measurement needs of the 40-Gbit/s networks and transmission equipment, we have developed the NX4000 Transport Analyzer. This can accurately and efficiently measure the transmission quality and characteristics of the networks, transmission equipment corresponding to 40-Gbit/s Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH), Synchronous Optical NETwork (SONET), and Optical Transport Network (OTN). This paper describes the various measurement applications of the NX4000 Transport Analyzer.
DAIRI Kenji^*1 SHIDA Hideo^*1 TSUTSUMI Seiichi^*1 TAKAHASHI Kenji<sup>*1

*1</sup>Communications and Measurement Business Headquarters, Optical Communication Measurement Development Department

After a disastrous 2009, the large publicly held test companies enjoyed booming business in 2010.

One of the challenges for engineers involved with the development or maintenance of complex electromechanical systems is to link the behavior in one part of a system to control signals in another. In particular, engineers often need to understand causality: the relationship between an event (the cause) and a second event (the effect) to obtain an insight into an electromechanical system’s overall behaviour and to plan corrective actions accordingly.

Yes, the AQ7932 OTDR Emulation Viewer Software is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Note: Please make sure the correct USB driver is installed for either Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.

Yes, the AQ7270 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Viewer Software is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Note: Please make sure the correct USB driver is installed for either Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.

The cursor value displays the level (dB) of the signal that is above the noise floor of the connected optical port. The noise floor is the dynamic range. This lets you know if you are approaching the maximum distance ...

The resolution is controlled by 3 factors: Input Slit Detraction Grating  Output Slit The resolution setting controls the output slit disk. This disk has a fixed number of slits in it. Since the setting only control ...

No, unfortunately due to the number of current fiber combinations, we do not stock optical fibers. There are many companies that specialize in optical fiber cords.

The AQ637X Optical Spectrum Analyzer has a feature called Auto Offset that it performs every 10 minutes. What this feature does is zero out the OP amps in the OSA to ensure constant level accuracy. This feature will however, stop the OSA ...

Please download the attached Word document for a list of compatible USB drivers for the AQ7270 and AQ7275 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer Series.

For the AQ6373 Optical Spectrum Analyzer you can use a maximum 800 micron core fiber that must be terminated in a standard FC connector.   For the AQ6375 and AQ6370 series OSA you can use a maximum 200 micron core fiber which, ...

• It is possible to convert an AQ6370 Optical Spectrum Analyzer Binary file to ASCII .CSV file using the AQ6370 Viewer Software? 
• Different AQ637X series OSA Viewer software will load specific binary file extensions.

The AQ6370C Optical Spectrum Analyzer was developed in accordance with the IEC standard: WG4 (IEC 61280-1-3) Test procedures for general communication subsystems -Central wavelength and spectral width measurement. We cannot guarantee the RMS ...

The remote viewer may not start if the screen resolution is too low.  Adjust the screen resolution to 1024 by 768 pixels (or larger) then restart the software.​

If you have products currently in China that require calibration or repair, you may either return them to your local Yokogawa service center or the Yokogawa China Service & Repair Center.   Please be advised that ...

The Cursor value on the AQ7270 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer displays the level in dB that the signal is above the noise floor of the optical port you are connected to. The noise floor is basically the Dynamic range. This lets you know if you are approaching the ...

The AQ6373 optical spectrum analyzer performs the color analysis function as follows:1. Measure the spectrum 2. Compare the measured spectrum with “color matching functions”  as defined by the CIE Using these ...

We are currently aware of this issue occuring on model Optical Time Domain Reflectometer AQ7270's with firmware Ver. 1.02. Please download and install the latest firmware version from the Yokogawa software drivers & firmware website: ...

On the AQ7270 OTDR, there is an Averaging Method function with two measurement modes: High Speed or High Reflection. High SpeedThe high speed mode is used to measure all sections using a fixed attenuation setting. If ...

Level Accuracy:Level Accuracy is a tolerance to the true value of measured value, when a standard level is measured with a standard wavelength. Level Linearity:Level Linearity is the width of error dispersion ...

Wavelength accuracy: Wavelength accuracy is a tolerance to the true value of a measured value when the standard wavelength is measured.  Wavelength repeatability:Wavelength repeatability is the stability of ...

Yes, the AQ7275 has a USB 1.1 port that can be used to remotely control the OTDR.

Yes, the AQ6370 Optical Spectrum Analyzer Viewer Software is compatible with Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Note: Please make sure the correct USB driver is installed for either Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.

The maximum input power that the AQ6370B Optical Spectrum Analyzer can measure for pulsed light measurements is +20dBm per resolution at full span, per channel. Keep in mind that this limit is applicable to an averaged power of pulsed light, ...

If the AQ637X series Optical Spectrum Analyzer is already running and you attempt to connect an external display, the OSA will not automatically detect the external display. The OSA will need to be re-booted before it can recognize and ...

• AQ637X Optical Spectrum Analyzer sanitation procedure
• Restore settings to defaults with parameter initialization

The Chopped Light mode is used: To increase measurement level sensitivity by cutting the high frequency noise To detect only the light that the LS emitted, effective for free space measurement. In free space ...

Please download the attached application note for instructions on how to make High Bit Rate Modulated OSNR Measurement for the AQ6319 and AQ6370 series Optical Spectrum Analyzer..

To delete all user files from the internal memory of the AQ7270 or AQ7275 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), follow the procedures listed below: Power up the AQ720 or AQ7275 OTDR Press the OTDR soft key Press the FILE key Press the ACTION soft ...

If you are performing wavelength calibration using the instrument's built-in light source, the warning message is an indication that the monochromator needs to be repaired. Please visit our Contact site to locate ...

Please clean the fiber used between the calibration output and the optical input.  

The maximum visible light source distance that can be seen by the AQ7275 Optical Time Domain Reflectometer, through a standard SM fiber, is approximately 5 km or 3.1 miles.

The AQ6370 OSA cannot load and re-display the data saved by an AQ6370B. However, the AQ6370 Viewer software can display the data saved by both instruments. Also please note that the AQ6370B OSA can load and re-display ...

• AQ6319 Optical Spectrum Analyzer
• Warning "142 WL calibration failed"
• Displayed when light source level is not enough at wavelength calibration or calibration cannot be executed because wavelength difference is out of calibration 

The SU2005A-LCC universal connector is physically compatible with AQ7275, but we do not recommend it because we expect poor connection repeatability and return loss. We cannot guarantee the performance of AQ7275 when ...

The AE5501 cannot test RFC2544. The AE5511 has an optional PC software for performing RFC2544 testing. ​

One possible way to create a non-blocking 4x4 switch on the AQ2200 Multi Application Test System is by using multiple 2x2 switch modules. Please refer to the attached file. ​

The analog output of the AQ2200-211 Sensor Module converts digital data to analog data in 100 us interval. It is not a direct output of an analog amplified but it is a D/A output. ​

The following are the specifications for the AQ2200-111 1490nm DFB Module:- Center wavelength: 1490nm+/-10nm- Wavelength accuracy: 0.05nm- SMSR: 30dB or morePlease refer to the datasheet for the AQ2200-111(1310) ...

The focal distance of the AQ6315 Optical Spectrum Analyzer monochrometer is about 280 mm.

The meaning of "Monitor port: -13 dB" is that -13 dB corresponds to about 5% (10Log(0.05) nearly equals to -13). That is, output power is divided by an optical coupler at a ratio of 95:5, and 5% is for monitor ...

 The WDM Analysis calculates a central wavelength by a threshold method.  A peak wavelength is acquired by a central wavelength between wavelengths, where the level is at -3 dB points on both side of the peak.

No, although the basic shape is the same for both the AQ9335 and AQ9335C, the internal physical deisgn for the AQ9335C has been changed slightly to fit the AQ2200 series sensor modules for optimum accuracy. You will ...

Please download and refer to the attached document for complete instructions on how to upgrade the firmware for the AQ2201/AQ2202 Frame Controller.

Yes, the AQ2200-141/-142 FP-LD modules have a built-in isolator. The isolation is 35dB.

Please visit our Contact site to locate and contact your local Yokogawa representative for service and repair inquiries.http://tmi.yokogawa.com/us/contact/

This comprehensive training module covers:

• Introduction & Product Familiarization
• Basic Parameter Setup Steps
• Intuitive Icon-Based Event Detection with Smart Mapper
• Wireless File Transfer with a Smartphone App

This comprehensive training module covers the following topics:

• Introduction & Product Familiarization
• Basic OSA Principles & Theory
• Advanced Analysis Features
• Basic Operations

Université Laval’s photonics group is one of the world’s most highly regarded research centers, conducting fundamental and applied research with the goal to make breakthroughs in the fields of communications, medical diagnosis, advanced optical sensing, and environmental and atmospheric sensing. When the research group’s latest work called for substantial innovation in optical spectral analysis, it turned to its long-term optical testing solutions partner Yokogawa Test & Measurement for help.