HP 83437A Broadband Light Source

In conjunction with an optical spectrum analyzer, the incoherent light source HP 83437A allows you to measure insertion loss, crosstalk, bandwidth, polarization dependencies,and other parameters of passive optical components versus wavelength.

Built to order, the HP 83437A can incorporate up to four edge-emitting LEDs (EELEDs), with five available wavelengths (1200 nm/-17 dBm, 1310 nm/-13 dBm, 1550 nm/-13 dBm, 1650 nm/-17 dBm). The peak power density of each EELED in a single-mode fiber is more than 25 dB stronger than that of a white light source.

[ Features ]

High power density allows high measurement range
Single-mode fiber output, angled connector option
Unpolarized (standard) or fully polarized (optional) to characterize the polarization dependence versus wavelength of the device under test
Modulation input: up to 300 Hz for applications using lock-in techniques or external control (on/off)

[ Specifications ]

Peak wavelength (nm)  1200 +/-30  1310 +/-20	 1430 +/-30   1550 +/-20   1650 +/-30
3 dB width¹ (nm)	  45	      47	     50	           52	        55	      
Total power² (dBm)	  >-17        >-13	     >-13          >-13         >-17    
	     (µW)	  20	      50	     50            50     	20	     
Peak density^1,2 (dBm/1 nm) >-37        >-33	      >-33          >-33         >-37
	       (nW/nm)    >200        >500           >500          >500         >200  


1  Characteristic value
2  Configurations with multiple EELEDs have less power due to coupler losses.


General Specifications

Weight:                  5.5 kg (12 lb)

Dimensions: (H x W x D)  102 x 213 x 450 mm
                         4.02 x 8.39 x 17.72 in

[ Ordering ]

HP 83437A Broadband Light Source (1550 nm EELED standard)

Opt 001 Add 1550 nm Isolator Opt 002 Add 1200 nm EELED Opt 003 Add 1310 nm EELED Opt 004 Add 1430 nm EELED Opt 005 Delete 1550 nm EELED Opt 006 Add 1650 nm EELED Opt 1CM Rackmount kit Opt 1CN Handle kit Opt 1CP Rackmount and handle kit Opt UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data No more than four EELEDs can be installed at a time.
Option 001 requires the standard configuration (1550 nm EELED only).

Connector options replacing the standard FC/PC connector interface
(for additional connector interfaces, order the HP 81000XI series): Opt 011 HMS-10/HP Opt 013 DIN Opt 014 ST Opt 017 SC Opt 022 Angled contact output compatible to FC/APC, DIN 4108, SC/APC, etc.)

[ Key Literature ]

HP 83437A Broadband Light Source / HP 83438A Erbium ASE Source ( PDF)

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