The ILX Lightwave FOS-79800D (Model 79800D/315 Series) represents a high-performance family of WDM DFB fiber optic source modules designed for demanding WDM system and component testing. Operating within the ILX Lightwave 7900B modular optical test system mainframe, these modules offer high output power, precise wavelength tuning, coherence control, and high stability across C-band and L-band wavelengths.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (facilitated via 7900B mainframe)
DisplayMainframe-controlled (via 7900B front panel)
Fiber Type9/125 Ιm single mode

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplySupplied by FOM-7900B mainframe
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C

Optical Performance

ParameterValue
Wavelength Range (315C1 / 315C2)1528 to 1563 nm (C-band)
Wavelength Range (315L1 / 315L2)1563 to 1610 nm (L-band)
Minimum Output Power (315C1 / 315L1)≥10 dBm
Minimum Output Power (315C2 / 315L2)≥13 dBm
Wavelength Tuning Range±0.85 nm
Spectral Width (Coherence Control ON)1 GHz (typical)
Side Mode Suppression Ratio (SMSR)>40 dB (>45 dB typical)
Optical Isolation>30 dB
Optical Connector TypeFC/APC

Attenuation & Control

ParameterValue
Calibrated Attenuation Range10 dB
Full Attenuation Range15 dB (typical)

Shutter Specifications

ParameterValue
Optional Shutter Transition Time (Off to On)30 ms
Optional Shutter Transition Time (On to Off)10 ms
Optional Shutter Lifetime>10 million cycles

System Integration

ParameterValue
Compatible MainframeILX Lightwave 7900B Fiber Optic System Mainframe

Wavelength

ParameterValue
Wavelength Tuning Resolution1 pm (0.001 nm)

Stability

ParameterValue
Wavelength Stability (1 hour)<&plusmn;0.002 nm
Wavelength Stability (24 hours)<&plusmn;0.005 nm
Power Stability (1 hour)<&plusmn;0.005 dB
Power Stability (24 hours)<&plusmn;0.03 dB

Power & Attenuation

ParameterValue
Attenuation Resolution0.01 dB

Environmental

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature-40 to 70 °C
Maximum Operating Humidity85% R.H. (non-condensing)

Performance

ParameterValue
Warm-up Time1 hour (to meet specifications)

Technology

Distributed Feedback (DFB) Laser

Applications

WDM System and Component Testing