The Anritsu MS9710B is a diffraction‑grating optical spectrum analyzer (OSA) for fiber‑optic communications and general optical component testing. It supports measurements across the 0.6 to 1.75 µm (600–1750 nm) wavelength band and includes specialized functions for WDM and fiber system NF/gain measurements.

Specifications

Identification

ParameterValue
ManufacturerAnritsu
ModelMS9710B
SeriesOptical Spectrum Analyzers
Product typeDiffraction‑grating Optical Spectrum Analyzer (bench instrument)
Form factor / Instrument classificationBenchtop laboratory optical spectrum analyzer

Optical Performance — General

ParameterValue
Wavelength range (nominal)0.6 - 1.75 µm (600 - 1750 nm)
Spectral coverage statementSingle instrument covers 0.6 to 1.75 µm
Optical technologyDiffraction grating monochromator

Sensitivity & Noise

ParameterValue
Guaranteed optical reception sensitivity (as stated)-90 dBm

Trace Processing & Data Handling

ParameterValue
Internal storage3.5" floppy disk drive (FDD) for data storage

Detectors & Optical Front End

ParameterValue
Optical front-end typeDiffraction‑grating based monochromator optical front end

Technology

Diffraction‑grating optical spectrum analyzer

Applications

LD/LED spectrum analysis, passive element transmission, fiber system NF/gain, WDM channel analysis (1.55 µm optimized)