DK Photonics C+L band ASE Broadband Light Source

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Specifications

Bandwidth: 75 nm
Center Wavelength: 1565.5 nm
Output Power: 100 mW
Polarization: Linear
Wavelength Range: 1528~1603 nm
Output Power: 10/20/50/100 mW
Power Adjustable (optional): Adjustment 10%~100%
Spectral Flatness: 2 dB (Type), 3 dB (Max)
Output Isolation: >35 dB
Short-Term Stability (15 Minutes): ≤ ±0.02 dB
Long-Term Stability (8 Hours): ≤ ±0.05 dB
Degree Of Polarization (DOP): ≤ 0.2 dB
Fiber Type: SMF-28
Optical Connector: FC/APC
Control Mode (Desktop): Button
Control Mode (Module): RS232
Communication Interface: DB9 Female (Optional)
Power Supply (Desktop): 100~240V AC, <30W
Power Supply (Module): 5V DC, <15W
Dimensions (Desktop): 260(W)×280(D)×120(H) mm
Dimensions (Module): 125(W)×150(D)×20(H) mm
Operation Temperature Range: -5~+55°C
Operation Humidity Range: 0~70%

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Features

  • Wide Wavelength Coverage: Operates across the full C+L band (1528–1603 nm), ideal for broad-spectrum applications.
  • High Output Power Options: Available in 10 mW, 20 mW, 50 mW, and 100 mW output power configurations to suit diverse requirements.
  • Excellent Spectral Flatness: Delivers typical spectral flatness of 2 dB (max 3 dB), ensuring uniform output across the entire wavelength range.
  • Superior Power Stability: Short-term stability ≤ ±0.02 dB (15 min) and long-term stability ≤ ±0.05 dB (8 hours) for reliable performance.
  • Adjustable Output Power (Optional): Power adjustment from 10% to 100% without affecting spectral flatness.
  • High Output Isolation: Output isolation greater than 35 dB protects against back reflections and ensures signal integrity.
  • Low Degree of Polarization (DOP): DOP ≤ 0.2 dB, suitable for sensitive measurement and testing applications.
  • Remote Monitoring & Control: Supports RS232 communication and optional DB9 interface for easy integration and remote operation.
  • Flexible Form Factors: Available in both desktop and compact module packages to fit various system setups.
  • Easy Operation: Desktop version features intuitive button control; module version supports remote control via RS232.
  • Standard Fiber & Connector: Uses SMF-28 fiber and FC/APC optical connector for compatibility with industry standards.
  • Wide Operating Conditions: Operates reliably in temperatures from -5°C to +55°C and humidity from 0% to 70%.
  • Low Power Consumption: Desktop: <30W (100–240V AC); Module: <15W (5V DC) for energy-efficient operation.
  • Ideal for Multiple Applications: Perfect for fiber sensing, medical imaging, and passive optical component testing.
  • Customizable Solutions: Output power, package type, and control options can be tailored to meet specific project needs.

Applications

  • Optical Fiber Sensing
    Ideal for distributed and point fiber optic sensor systems, including temperature, strain, and acoustic sensing in structural health monitoring, oil & gas pipelines, and perimeter security.
  • Medical Imaging
    Used as a stable broadband light source for Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), endoscopy, and other biomedical imaging techniques requiring high spectral flatness and power stability.
  • Testing of Passive Optical Components
    Provides a reliable and flat broadband source for insertion loss, return loss, and spectral response testing of components such as WDMs, AWGs, filters, splitters, and couplers.
  • Optical Communication System Development
    Supports research and development of advanced DWDM and CWDM systems by simulating multi-channel environments and characterizing system performance across the C+L band.
  • Metrology and Spectroscopy
    Enables high-precision spectral measurements and calibration in laboratories and industrial environments due to its wide and flat emission spectrum.
  • Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Interrogation
    Serves as an ideal source for FBG sensor interrogation systems, ensuring accurate and repeatable measurements over a broad wavelength range.
  • Photonic Device Characterization
    Used in the evaluation and quality control of photonic devices such as modulators, switches, and amplifiers, where a stable and broad spectrum is essential.
  • Research and Development in Photonics
    Supports a wide range of R&D activities in universities, institutes, and industrial labs focused on fiber optics, integrated optics, and broadband photonic technologies.
  • Remote Sensing and Environmental Monitoring
    Facilitates remote monitoring applications, including atmospheric and environmental sensing, where broadband light sources are required for accurate data collection.
  • Calibration of Optical Instruments
    Acts as a reference source for calibrating optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other test equipment across the C+L band.