Challenges
Description
Optical R&D labs are the driving force of all emerging network technologies. From single optical component development through to module integration and system validation, trusted optical test and measurement solutions are essential to any R&D research institute.
Although primarily designed for telecommunication applications, the same equipment can often be used for an extended range of non-telecom optical test and measurement purposes.
EXFO offers a line of future-proof test equipment to fit the optical testing needs of every optical R&D laboratory, from high-bandwidth communications to a wide variety of scientific and research applications.
Key benefits
Solutions for insertion loss, return loss and polarization dependent loss on passive optical components.
High-resolution optical spectrum analysis.
Full remote control of all test instruments for complete automation.
Comprehensive range of light sources including state-of-the-art lasers for passive component testing.
Wide choice of optical modules to build complete test systems.
Applications
CTP10 - Passive optical component testing platform
Unrivaled passive optical component testing platform for WDM components and photonic integrated circuits
CT440/CT440-PDL - optical component tester
Compact tester for fast and accurate characterization of passive optical components
LTB-8 - rackmount platform
Bring power to your lab with a powerful, scalable and hot-swappable eight-slot rackmount platform designed for advanced lab and manufacturing applications.
OSA20 - optical spectrum analyzer
Fastest diffraction-grating-based instrument operating from 1250 to 1700 nm. Provides fast, accurate, high dynamic range scan. Unique touch-sensitive display with multitouch gesture control.
OSICS ATN - High-power variable optical attenuator
Combining industry-standard attenuator components and a broad attenuation range, the OSICS ATN brings you the power to operate throughout a large wavelength range
OSICS BKR - Variable back reflector
Variable back reflector designed to measure the effects of back reflections (return loss) on transponder prototypes
OSICS DFB CWDM - High-power laser diode modules
High-performance distributed feedback laser diodes that are perfect for CWDM network testing
OSICS DFB DWDM - Distributed feedback laser modules
OSICS DFB DWDM modules based on high-performance distributed feedback laser diodes
OSICS DFB LANWDM - DFB lasers
The OSICS DFB LANWDM modules are high-performance distributed feedback laser diodes perfect for testing silicon photonics chips.
OSICS Mainframe - Modular 8-channel mainframe
Multifunction modular platform for fiber-optic component testing with up to eight pluggable modules
OSICS SLD - Broadband light source
Broadband light source with superluminescent light-emitting diodes that is ideal for optical component testing
OSICS SWT - Optical switches and shutters
The ideal optical switches and shutters for automating test setups in lab and manufacturing environments
OSICS T100 - External cavity tunable laser module
Stepped external-cavity tunable laser modules that cover all telecom wavelengths
FTBx-9160 - MEMS optical switch
Provides highly accurate and repeatable fiber-to-fiber switching
XTA-50 - Tunable filter with adjustable bandwith
Electronically controlled. Center wavelength and bandwidth can both be set precisely and independently. Covers all key wavelengths from 1260 nm to 1650 nm and bandwidths from 32 pm (4 GHz) to 5 nm.