HIGH-POWER CONTINUOUSLY TUNABLE LASER
Easy-to-use and affordable for all optics laboratories while ensuring that measurements are no longer
limited by laser performance
HIGH-POWER CONTINUOUSLY TUNABLE LASER
Easy-to-use and affordable for all optics laboratories while ensuring that measurements are no longer
limited by laser performance
KEY FEATURES
- 13 dBm output power
- Ultra-low optical noise
- Built-in wavelength reference
- Step-by-step or continuously swept wavelength scans
- Wide tuning range
- Active mode-hop-free scan
The T100S-HP tunable lasers combine long-term reliability with uncompromising specifications. This laser delivers high output power
across its full tuning range with ultra-low SSE noise. This is an easy-to-use, affordable instrument for all optics laboratories which ensures that your measurements are no longer limited by laser performance.
INDUSTRY-LEADING FEATURES
13 dBm output power
The T100S-HP provides the highest fiber-coupled output power of any comparable tunable laser on the market today. Essential models emit over 10 mW (10 dBm) over their entire tuning range. Peak power is 20 mW (13 dBm) for all models.
Ultra-low optical noise
The unique T100 cavity eliminates the broadband spontaneous emission (SSE) that is normally present in an external cavity laser’s output. This gives a dramatic improvement in measurement’s dynamic range and enables component characterization without compromise.
Built-in wavelength reference
An internal wavelength reference ensures high wavelength accuracy, better than ±20 pm, is maintained in the long-term. When the T100S-HP is used with EXFO’s component testers (CT440 or CTP10) as part of a passive component characterization system, this wavelength accuracy is improved to ±5pm with a wavelength repeatablity of the order of 1 pm.
Step-by-step or continuously swept wavelength scans
The laser can be tuned accurately to any wavelength or alternatively can be swept continuously, at any speed from 1 to 100 nm/s over a range of wavelengths.
Wide tuning range
Six models are available. Essential models cover the standard telecom O and C & L wavelength bands. Extended range models have wider wavelength ranges, up to 200 nm, extending from 1240 nm to 1680 nm.
Active mode-hop-free scan
EXFO patented active mode-hop control ensures every scan is completely mode-hop-free over the full spectral range of the laser. Reliable wavelength sweeps are attained with long-term reliability.
APPLICATIONS
Telecom system and component testing
The ultra-low SSE is a big advantage and enables repeatable high dynamic range measurements. Production environments benefit
from the proven reliability and fast mode-hop-free scan.
Interferometry and metrology
For both stable and scanning interferometric systems.
Sensors and spectroscopy
0.1 pm fine scanning and wavelength modulation are additional features available for these applications.
Scientific research and development
Extensive input and output ports provide added flexibility and satisfy a wide range of test requirements.
COMPLETE TEST SOLUTION
T100S-HP lasers are designed to be integrated with EXFO’s CT440 and CTP10 component testing solutions. For more information
about these passive optical component testing solutions, please refer to the corresponding specification sheet.
Essential models | Extended range models | |||||
T100S-HP-O | T100S-HP-CL | T100S-HP-O+ | T100S-HP-ES | T100S-HP-SCL | T100S-HP-CLU | |
Wavelength (nm) | 1260-1360 | 1500-1630 | 1240-1380 | 1350-1510 | 1440-1640 | 1500-1680 |
Output power a Over full wavelength range (dBm) | ³ 10 | ³ 8 | ||||
Peak (dBm) | ³ 13 | |||||
Signal to source spontaneous emission ratio (dB) b | ³ 90 (100 dB typical) | |||||
Side mode suppression ratio (dB) c | ³ 45 | |||||
Stability d Wavelength Output power |
±5 pm/h (±3 pm/h ; ±5 pm/24h typical) ±0.01 dB/h (±0.025 dB/24h typical) |
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Relative intensity noise (dB/Hz) e | < –140 | |||||
Spectral width (FWHM) | > 100 MHz (coherence control on) 400 kHz typical (coherence control off) | |||||
Absolute wavelength accuracy |
±20 pm (stepped mode) f ±5 pm (sweep mode with CT440 or CTP10, typical) |
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Wavelength setting repeatability |
5 pm (stepped mode, typical) 1 pm (sweep mode with CT440 or CTP10, typical) |
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Wavelength setting resolution | 1 pm (0.1 pm in fine tuning mode) | |||||
Fine tuning mode range | ±25 pm (±2 GHz) | |||||
Tuning speed in step mode | Approximately 1 s for 100 nm step | |||||
Mode-hop-free range g | Full wavelength range | |||||
Continuous sweep speed | Adjustable from 1 to 100 nm/s | |||||
Power flatness during sweep (dB) | ±0.25 (typical) | |||||
Power repeatability sweep to sweep (dB) h | ±0.05 (typical) | |||||
Low frequency modulation | DC to 8 MHz (sinusoidal), DC to 1 MHz (TTL) | |||||
High frequency modulation | 30 kHz to 200 MHz | |||||
Output fiber type | SMF or PMF j (option) | |||||
Output connector | FC/APC | |||||
Communication interfaces i | RS-232C and GPIB (IEEE-488.1) | |||||
Temperature/humidity range | 15 °C to 30 °C (60 °F to 85 °F) / <80% (non-condensing) | |||||
Power supply | 100 to 240 V a.c. / 50 to 60 Hz / 60 W | |||||
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 448 x 370 x 133 mm (17 ⅝ in x 14 ½ in x 5 ¼ in) | |||||
Weight | 12.5 kg (27.5 lb) |
a. Maximum power achieved at driving current 400mA
b. Measured over a 0.1 nm bandwidth ±1 nm from the signal.
c. For output power ≥ 0 dBm.
d. Over one hour at constant temperature.
e. RIN within the range 100 MHz-3 GHz measured at 8 dBm output power with RBW = 30 kHz.
f. O and CL at 10 dBm. Others at 8 dBm, ±40 pm all at 0 dBm.
g. Validated at 0 and 10 dBm for essential and 0 and 8 dBm for extended range models.
h. Over 100 wavelength scans at constant temperature.
i. GPIB tested and validated with National Instruments GPIB Board.
j. Output connector key aligned with slow axis.