WA-7600-EA Thorlabs Wavemeter Optical Channel Analyzer

The Thorlabs / Exfo / Burleigh WA-7600 and WA-7100 Optical Channel Analyzers employ proven scanning Michelson interferometer-based Wavemeter technology to determine the absolute wavelength of an optical signal under test by comparing its interference fringe pattern with that of a built-in HeNe laser wavelength standard. Unlike other wavelength meters, all factors that can affect wavelength measurement are accounted for, ensuring the highest possible accuracy. The absolute wavelength specification has a confidence level of 3s, meaning 99.6 % of measurements fall within specification limits. To ensure accuracy, all Wavemeter systems are traceable to recognized standards.

Combining proven scanning Michelson interferometer-based technology with advanced digital processing results in the ability to measure and differentiate the absolute wavelengths of up to 256 discrete optical signals. The accuracy of these measurements is +/- 0.3 pm. What''s more, the WA-7600 can simultaneously measure the individual powers of the optical signals. In addition to the WA-7600, EXFO also offers the WA-7100 Wavemeter Multi-line Optical Channel Analyzer. Identical to the WA-7600, it offers an absolute wavelength uncertainty of +/- 1.5 pm, providing a lower cost alternative.

Unlike other multi-wavelength meters, the WA-7600/WA-7100 provide the full optical spectrum on a clear, easy-to-read display for the most precise DWDM channel analysis. Spectral resolution is as high as 30 pm, resulting in a narrow, sharp-edged spectral response. Discrimination between closely spaced DWDM channels is easily achieved for current 100 GHz and 50 GHz channel spacing and future 25 GHz channel spacing.

The WA-7600/WA-7100 automatically process measurement data, providing critical DWDM system performance information. In addition to resolving the individual optical carriers and accurately confirming their wavelengths and powers, the WA-7600/WA-7100 calculate parameters such as channel spacing and OSNR.