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HP 83438A Erbium ASE Source![]()
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The HP 83438A provides more than +6 dBm in the 1550 nm window, allowing you to characterize advanced components such as isolators, circulators, add/drop multiplexers, gratings, or demultiplexers for dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) systems.
Total output power2 min. +5.5 dBm, max. +8.1 dBm Spectral density1,2 at 1530 nm at 1550 nm at 1560 nm >-13 dBm [1nm] >-13 dBm [1nm] >-13 dBm [1nm] >50 µW/nm >50 µW/nm >50 µW/nm Output return loss >30 dB (50 dB with Option 022) Power stability <+/-0.02 dB (15 min), <+/-0.05 dB (6 h) Degree of polarization <5% (standard), >95% (option 009) Modulation digital (TTL input), DC to 300 Hz1 Characteristic value 2 3 dB less with Option 009
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
HP 83438A Erbium ASE Source Opt 009 Polarized Light Output Opt UK6 Commercial calibration certificate with test data Opt 1CM Rackmount kit Opt 1CN Handle kit Opt 1CP Rackmount and handle kitConnector 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.)
HP 83437A Broadband Light Source / HP 83438A Erbium ASE Source
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