Please see the list of equipment available in our lab below:
AQ6370D Telecom Optical Spectrum Analyzer 600 – 1700 nm
The AQ6370D is the latest iteration of the most popular Telecom class OSA from Yokogawa. It offers a versatile wavelength range of 600 nm to 1700 nm ideally suited for both Telecommunications and general-purpose applications.
The unique free space input design allows testing of both DWDM class Singlemode and VCSEL sourced multi-mode fibers in one single model.
Newly added functions include data logging, gate sampling, resolution calibration, an advanced marker function, and an enhanced auto-sweep mode.
YSL Supercontinuum Laser
YSL’s laser supercontinuum light source (also known as white light laser) feature average power ~1 W, repetition frequency 10kHz-200MHz, spectral range covering 400-2400nm, and can provide a variety of customized options .
Supercontinuum light sources have been widely used in nanophotonics, super-resolution imaging STED, OCT, fluorescence spectroscopy/imaging, photocurrent detection, semiconductor detection and other field.
SC-OEM
Compact, High Power
- Wavelength Range: 450-2400nm
- Total Average Power: >1 W
- Repetition Rate: 5 MHz
- Visible Power: >100mW
- Power Stability: <1%
- Fundamental Pulse Width: ~100 ps
- Beam Quality: M2 < 1.1
- Beam Size: ~2mm @ 633nm
- Beam Divergence: <1 mrad
- Polarization: Random
- Output: 1.5m fiber with YSL Collimator
- Sync Output: TTL
- Interface: USB/RS232
- Dimensions: 30×24.5×7
- Notes/Customization: Optional Output Single mode Fiber with FC connector: >500mW Total Power, 470-2400nm
- Download: Datasheet
Fibre Splicing/Tapering System (Vytran-Thorlabs GPX-3400)
The Vytran Glass Processor (GPX-3400) is a versatile glass processing platform for fabrication of optical fibers. It incorporates a filament furnace assembly that provides a stable high temperature heat source for precise control of glass processing conditions. An embedded real time control system and powerful machine level macro programming language allow the user to develop unique event-driven routines for fast and flexible process development. All high level system communication is through a user-friendly, PC based graphical interface that provides for easy operation and convenient data storage.
Specifications & Features:
- Fiber cladding diameter: Up to 1.25 mm (Max)
- Fusion method: Filament Fusion
- Filament temperature range: Room Temperature to 3000°C
- Fiber holding block travel: up to 180 mm
- Multi-axis stages precisely control and aid the alignment and positioning of fibers for splicing and tapering
- Microscope imaging system coupled with digital CCD camera
- Intuitive user interface allows simple operation & data storage
Vytran® Fiber Cleavers for Ø80 µm to Ø1.25 mm Cladding Fibers
- Cleave Glass Fibers with Claddings from Ø80 µm to Ø1.25 mm
- Flat Cleaves or Angled Cleaves Up to 15°
Programmable Processes for a Wide Variety of Fibers:
- Single Mode, Multimode, and Polarization-Maintaining Fibers
- Capillary Tubes*
- Photonic Crystal Fiber (PCF)*
- Microstructured Fibers*
- Non-Circular Fibers
PTR403B
- Fiber Recoater with Manual Recoat Injector
- Requires UV LED Manual Mold Assembly
- 50 mm Max Fiber Recoat Length
T-71c Sumitomo
- High-end fusion splicer machine, 7 seconds in fast mode
- 3-axis core-to-core alignment
- touch screen
- double oven
- 900 µm fibre structure management
- 5 mm cleavage
- on-board video
- lightweight (less than 2.1Kg)
- battery life 200 splicer
Highlights of the T-71c Sumitomo:
- Simple interface and reinforced 5” LCD touch screen
- Welding in 4 s in SMF Quick mode
- Welding in 6 s auto mode (AUTO/SMF/G657)
- Microscope magnification up to x760
- Average solder loss at 0.01dB (single mode G652/G657 or multimode)
- Accepts angle cuts up to 6°
- Automatic recognition of all types of fibres on the market
- Self-calibration of the arc power
- Autonomy of 300 splices (battery BU-16)
Facilities
