The Anritsu MS9710C is a high-performance diffraction grating Optical Spectrum Analyzer covering the 600 to 1750 nm wavelength range. Designed primarily for evaluating active devices and DWDM systems, it offers high wavelength accuracy, excellent dynamic range, and advanced built-in analysis capabilities including WDM channel measurement and EDFA evaluation.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB, RS-232C, VGA
Display8.4-inch color TFT-LCD

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 to 120 V / 200 to 240 V AC, 47.5 to 63 Hz, ≤ 150 VA
Operating Temperature0 to 50 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)320 × 177 × 350 mm
Weight≤ 16.5 kg

Wavelength Specifications

ParameterValue
Wavelength Measurement Range600 to 1750 nm
Wavelength Resolution Setting Range0.05, 0.07, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1 nm

Level and Power Specifications

ParameterValue
Measurement Level Range-90 to +23 dBm (1250 to 1600 nm)
Optical Reception Sensitivity-90 dBm
Maximum Input Power (Damage Level)+23 dBm
Safe Maximum Input Power+23 dBm
Level Accuracy±0.4 dB (at -10 dBm, 1310/1550 nm)
Polarization Dependence (PDL)±0.05 dB (1550/1600 nm)

Dynamic Range and Stray Light

ParameterValue
Dynamic Range (at ±0.2 nm)42 dB (from peak wavelength)
Dynamic Range (at ±1.0 nm)70 dB (from peak wavelength)

Sweep and Data Acquisition

ParameterValue
Sweep Width (Span)0 to 1200 nm, 0 nm
Sweep Time (Fast Mode)≤ 0.2 s (for 5 nm span)

Optical Input Characteristics

ParameterValue
Applicable Optical Fiber TypeSingle-mode (SM), Multi-mode (MM)

Measurement and Analysis Functions

ParameterValue
WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) AnalysisWavelength, level, and SNR for up to 300 channels
Built-in Analysis FunctionsEDFA, DFB-LD, FP-LD, LED, PMD, Optical Filter
Tracking FunctionSupported (with tunable laser source)

Display and Interfaces

ParameterValue
Removable Storage Media Support3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive

Performance

ParameterValue
Level Linearity±0.05 dB (-50 to +10 dBm, at 1550 nm)
Wavelength Linearity±0.02 nm (1530 to 1570 nm)
Sweep Time (Standard Mode)≤ 0.5 s (Span ≤ 500 nm, 501 points)

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Optical Return Loss≥ 35 dB (with PC connector)
Optical ConnectorsUser-replaceable interchangeable type (FC, SC, ST, DIN, HMS-10/A)

Power

ParameterValue
Power Consumption≤ 150 VA

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-20 °C to +60 °C

Technology

Diffraction Grating

Applications

WDM Systems, Active Devices (EDFA, DFB-LD, FP-LD)