Ando AQ4305 White Light Source

Yokogawa / Ando AQ4305 White Light Source Overview

Features:

• High Power of -40dBm or More
• High Output Stability of ± 0.05dB
• GP-IB Interface

The Ando AQ4305 White Light Source may still be available for purchase and support from Artisan Technology Group beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).

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Yokogawa / Ando AQ4305 White Light Source Description

Functions

Light emitting device generating spectrally continuous broadband illumination across visible wavelengths with controlled output power. Produces stable, high-intensity white light through thermal radiation or plasma excitation mechanisms. Features power regulation, electronic modulation capability, fiber optic output interface for delivering light to external systems. Primarily used in optical component testing, spectroscopy, fiber optic system characterization, and calibration applications requiring broadband spectral reference. Supports telecommunications equipment testing, fiber sensor development, and spectral analysis through consistent spectral power distribution.

Platforms

The AQ-4305 is designed for fiber optic testing, utilizing a broadband white light source. It operates on a standard 100-240VAC power supply. The light source output connects to optical fibers via FC/PC or other compatible connectors. It interfaces with optical spectrum analyzers and power meters for loss and wavelength characterization within fiber optic networks and components, operating in a benchtop configuration.

Applications

Provides stable broadband white light output over visible and near-infrared spectrum, designed for integration into optical test setups and fiber optic measurement systems. Interfaces via standard FC/PC connectors, suitable for wavelength calibration, optical component characterization, and spectrometer performance verification in laboratory and production environments requiring precise spectral analysis.

Accessories

Requires optical power meter for calibration and measurement applications. Compatible with FC/PC and FC/APC optical connectors via interchangeable adapters. Features ST connector interface as standard output port. Supports single-mode and multimode fiber connections through appropriate patch cords. Works with AQ-series optical spectrum analyzers for spectral analysis. Includes BNC connector for external modulation input. Equipped with RS-232C serial interface (9-pin D-sub) for remote control. Accepts universal AC power adapter (100-240VAC). Requires warm-up period of 30 minutes for stability. Compatible with standard 19-inch rack mount kit for installation.

Interfaces

FC/PC connector for optical output, 9-pin D-sub for remote control, BNC for trigger input

Specifications

Broadband white light source designed to generate high power density over optical fiber wavelengths, notably more than 5 dB increase at 1310 nm compared to previous models, enabling significantly faster sweep times for optical spectrum measurements. It is compatible with optical spectrum analyzers as a stable, bright light input source, operating in fiber optic test setups for precise spectral analysis and characterization.

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Yokogawa / Ando AQ4305 White Light Source Manuals, Datasheets, Drivers, Links

• Yokogawa / Ando AQ-4305 Datasheet (pdf)
• Yokogawa / Ando AQ-4305 Manual (pdf)
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Yokogawa / Ando AQ4305 White Light Source Specs

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