how to accurately measure optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) on a per-channel

WELLZiON’s Spectral Testing provides customizable CWDM/DWDM testing, in-band OSNR, light source, EDFA, fiber probe, auto testing, and more.

Spectral Testing Equipment

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This last level of optical source integration involves simulating in laboratory the behavior of the transceivers in an optical
network that replicates the topology of real networks: long fiber spans, amplifiers, maybe some reconfigurable add drop
multiplexers (ROADMs), a large number of channels, etc. As such, the spectral measurements carried out on optical
systems in laboratories, usually by verification groups, are very similar to those made in the field, on actual networks.
The relevant tests are:

  • Channel central wavelength
  • Channel power
  • Optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR)

Optical Spectrum Analyzer

AE8500

AE8500 is a highprecision, high-resolution spectrometer with a wavelength range of 1250~1650nm. Users can test optical signals with excellent accuracy, and the 12.1″ LCD touch screen and concise UI design make the AE8500 easy to master. It also provides customizable CWDM/DWDM testing, in-band OSNR, light source, EDFA, fiber probe, auto testing, and more.

AE8600

AE8600 is a high-precision diffraction-grating, high-resolution optical spectrometer with wavelength range of 600nm to 1700nm. The 10.1 inch LCD touch screen and concise graphical user interface of AE8600 offer the easiest way to handle optical spectrum analysis.AE8600 provides a wide selection of test methodology, including laser spectrum scans (DPB, FP), WDM system testing, EDFA system testing, transmittance and drift testing.

CWDM Channel Analyzer

AE600

The AE600 CWDM Channel Analyzer is a handheld optical tester for measuring the power and wavelength of CWDM system transmissions.

AE500A

The AE500 is a compact CWDM channel analyzer for installing and maintaining CWDM networks.

AE500B

The AE500 is a compact CWDM channel analyzer for installing and maintaining CWDM networks.

DWDM Channel Analyzer

AE700A

AE700 is a DWDM Channel Analyzer for the installation and maintenance of DWDM systems. This capable handheld unit measures wavelengths in the C-band 1527 ~ 1567 nm with additional support for optical signal to ratio (OSNR) – essential for verifying signal quality. Measurements can be displayed in graphical and list formats.

AE700B

AE700 is a DWDM Channel Analyzer for the installation and maintenance of DWDM systems. This capable handheld unit measures wavelengths in the L-band 1570 ~ 1610 nm with additional support for optical signal to ratio (OSNR) – essential for verifying signal quality. Measurements can be displayed in graphical and list formats.

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