The Ando AQ6319 is a high-performance optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) designed for high-accuracy wavelength measurement in R&D and manufacturing environments. Featuring a free-space optical input design, it provides excellent compatibility with specialty and large-core fibers, alongside faster sweep speeds, LAN connectivity, and advanced analysis capabilities. It is particularly renowned for its ±10 pm wavelength accuracy in the C and L bands.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB, LAN (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX), VGA output, Keyboard (PS/2), Mouse (PS/2), PC Card Slot, 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive |
| Display | 9.4-inch color LCD (640 × 480 pixels) |
| Operating Humidity | 80% RH or less (no condensation) |
| Warm-up Time | 1 hour |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 100 to 120 V AC / 200 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, maximum 150 VA |
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 426 mm × 221 mm × 450 mm |
Optical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 600 to 1700 nm |
| Wavelength Resolution Settings | 0.01, 0.02, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 nm |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ±10 pm (1520 to 1580 nm), ±100 pm (600 to 1700 nm) |
| Wavelength Repeatability | ±5 pm |
| Close-in Dynamic Range | 50 dB (at ±0.1 nm from peak), 55 dB (at ±0.2 nm from peak), 60 dB (at ±0.4 nm from peak) at 0.01 nm resolution |
| Level Measurement Range | -90 to +10 dBm (1200 to 1600 nm, high-sensitivity mode) |
| Level Accuracy | ±0.3 dB (at 1310/1550 nm, -20 dBm input) |
| Level Flatness | ±0.1 dB (1520 to 1580 nm) |
| Level Linearity | ±0.05 dB (0 to -50 dBm) |
| Polarization Dependency | ±0.05 dB (at 1550 nm, 1520 to 1580 nm) |
| Maximum Safe Optical Input Power | +20 dBm per channel (maximum safe input power +25 dBm) |
| Sweep Time | 0.5 seconds or less (100 nm span, active-shift off, 501 sampling points) |
Measurement & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sampling Points | 51 to 10001 |
| Sweep Modes | Single, Repeat, Auto |
| Analysis Functions | DFB-LD, FP-LD, LED, WDM, PMD, Optical Fiber Amplifier (NF), Optical Filter |
Optical Input Port
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Structure | Free-space optical input |
| Fiber Compatibility | SM (9/125 µm), GI (50/125 µm, 62.5/125 µm), and large-core specialty fibers |
| Optical Connectors | FC, SC, ST (user-interchangeable) |
Display & Scale
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Scale | 0.1 to 10 dB/div, Linear |
Storage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Storage | 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (2HD/2DD) |
Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-in Printer | High-speed thermal printer |
I/O Ports
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Interface | PS/2 |
| Video Output Port | VGA (D-Sub 15-pin) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Linearity | ±0.01 nm (1520 to 1580 nm) |
| Level Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Sweep Span Range | 0.1 nm to 1100 nm, and 0 nm |
| Level Units | dBm, dBm/nm, W, W/nm (with standard prefixes: m, u, n, p) |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GP-IB Ports | 2 ports (GP-IB1 for computer control, GP-IB2 for external instrument control) |
| Analog Output Port | 0 to 5 V (proportional to optical input level, BNC) |
| External Trigger Input | TTL level (BNC) |
Software & Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Command Emulation | AQ6317 series compatible mode |
Technology
Grating-based Optical Spectrum Analysis
Applications
Optical Component and Laser Characterization, WDM Transmission System Analysis, R&D and manufacturing testing
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