C-Band ASE Broadband Light Source
Amonics C-band ASE light source features high output power, very wide spectral range and high stability against temperature change. It is available in both benchtop and module casings.
The benchtop version incorporates a user-friendly front panel housing with a LCD monitor display, key switch, power control knob and optical connectors. RS232 or Ethernet computer interface is also equipped.
The OEM module version is an ideal building block for OEM system integration, especially in fiber optic sensing and optical tomography applications. It requires a single +5V power supply only.
C-Band ASE Specifications
| ALS-10 | ALS-15 | ALS-18 | ALS-20 | ALS-23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Power | Min. 10 dBm | Typ. 15 dBm Min. 14 dBm | Typ. 18 dBm Min. 17 dBm | Typ. 20 dBm Min. 19 dBm | Typ. 23 dBm Min. 22 dBm |
| Min. Spectral Density | -10 dBm/nm | -5 dBm/nm | -3 dBm/nm | 0 dBm/nm | +2 dBm/nm |
| Spectral Range | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1528 nm to 1564 nm |
| Output Stability | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) |
| Output Isolation | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB |
| Output Degree of Polarization | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % |
Other output power models are available upon request
Gain Flattened C-Band ASE Specifications
| ALS-10-GFF | ALS-15-GFF | ALS-18-GFF | ALS-20-GFF | ALS-23-GFF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output Power | Min. 10 dBm | Typ. 15 dBm Min. 14 dBm | Typ. 18 dBm Min. 17 dBm | Typ. 20 dBm Min. 19 dBm | Typ. 23 dBm Min. 22 dBm |
| Min. Spectral Density | -10 dBm/nm | -5 dBm/nm | -3 dBm/nm | 0 dBm/nm | +2 dBm/nm |
| Spectral Range | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1528 nm to 1564 nm | 1529 nm to 1564 nm | 1529 nm to 1564 nm |
| Gain Flatness (peak-to-peak) | Typ. 1 dB Max. 2 dB | Typ. 1 dB Max. 2 dB | Typ. 1 dB Max. 2 dB | Typ. 1 dB Max. 2 dB | Typ. 1 dB Max. 2 dB |
| Output Stability | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) | Max. ±0.02 dB (over 8 hrs), Max. ±0.005 dB (over 5 mins) |
| Output Isolation | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB | Min. 40 dB |
| Output Degree of Polarization | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % | Max. 5 % |
Other output power models are available upon request
General Parameters
| unit | benchtop | module | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Temperature | °C | 0 to +40 | -5 to +55 (Case temperature) |
| Storage Temperature | °C | -10 to +70 | -10 to +70 |
| Power Supply | V | 90 – 240VAC, 47 – 63Hz | 5.0 ± 0.1 VDC |
| Dimensions | mm | 260(W) x 330(D) x 120(H) | 70(W) x 100(D) x 14(H) for ALS-10, 100(W) x 120(D) x18(H) for ALS-15, 120(W) x 200(D) x 25(H) for ALS-18, ALS-20, ALS-23 |
| Electrical Connector | NA | 14-pin MIL Socket | |
| Protection | Pump laser (TEC) overheat | Pump laser (TEC) overheat | |
| Optical Power Monitoring | Output power | Output power | |
| Mechanical Safety Control | Key-lock switch, BNC interlock key | NA | |
| Remote Control Port | RS232 / Ethernet | NA | |
| Optical Connector | FC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/APC, SC/UPC | FC/APC, FC/UPC, SC/APC, SC/UPC | |
| Optical Fiber | SMF-28 | SMF-28 |
Options
| Gain flattening filter (GFF) |
| Low degree of polarization (Low DOP) |
Ordering Information
| Product Code |
|---|
| ALS-aa(-GFF)-b-cc |
| aa: Output power in dBm |
| b: M for module, B for Benchtop |
| cc: FA for FC/APC, FC for FC/UPC, SA for SC/APC, SC for SC/UPC |
Key Features
| Wide spectral range |
| High output power |
| Good spectral stability |
| Compact |
| Good performance cost ratio |
| Highly reliable and durable |