Q8383

The Advantest Q8383 is a high-performance optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) designed for analyzing optical devices and light sources. It features a broad wavelength range of 550 nm to 1750 nm, supporting both single-mode and multimode fibers with a dynamic range of 55 dB and high level accuracy.

Fiber Optics Lightwave Measurement

Specifications

General

Parameter	Value
Interfaces	GPIB
Display	6.5-inch color LCD

Physical

Parameter	Value
Power Supply	100 to 120 VAC / 220 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 150 VA or less
Operating Temperature	10 to 40 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)	424 mm × 177 mm × 450 mm
Weight	15

Wavelength Specifications

Parameter	Value
Wavelength Range	350 nm to 1750 nm
Minimum Wavelength	350 nm
Maximum Wavelength	1750 nm

Resolution and Bandwidth

Parameter	Value
Resolution Bandwidth (FWHM)	0.1 nm to 5 nm
Minimum Resolution Bandwidth	0.1 nm
Maximum Resolution Bandwidth	5 nm

Optical Power and Amplitude

Parameter	Value
Power Level Accuracy	±0.4 dB

Optical Interfaces

Parameter	Value
Compatible Fiber Types	Single-mode, Multimode

External Connectivity and Control

Parameter	Value
GPIB (IEEE-488) Interface	Standard

Wavelength

Parameter	Value
Wavelength Accuracy	±0.5 nm
Wavelength Reproducibility	±0.05 nm

Measurement Power

Parameter	Value
Level Linearity	±0.5 dB
Polarization Dependency	±0.1 dB (at 1.3 µm / 1.55 µm)

Inputs & Outputs

Parameter	Value
Optical Input Connector	FC-PC (standard)

Data Storage

Parameter	Value
Storage Drive	3.5-inch floppy disk drive (2DD/2HD)

Measurement Capabilities

Parameter	Value
Sweep Modes	Single, Continuous, Average
Number of Sampling Points	51 to 1001 points

Operating Conditions

Parameter	Value
Warm-up Time	1 hour

Environmental

Parameter	Value
Operating Humidity Range	85% RH or less (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature Range	-20 to +60 °C

Hardware Options

Parameter	Value
Built-in Printer	Thermal printer

Technology

Optical Spectrum Analysis

Applications

Fiber optic testing and component spectral evaluation