Tunics Reference TLS (E, S, C & L Band)
Tunics Reference offers a new benchmark in tunable laser sources for test applications. The laser features a ±25 pm wavelength accuracy with an automated built-in recalibration process, avoiding the need for an external wavelength meter. When higher wavelength accuracy is needed, a built-in Michelson-based wavelength meter could be added to reach an impressive ±5 pm absolute wavelength accuracy (IWM option). While featuring the broadest tuning range in the industry, the Tunics Reference delivers optical power in excess of +10 dBm. In addition, the laser guarantees a tuning range of up to 160 nm at 0 dBm, covering multiple bands from 1390 nm to 1650 nm.
The Tunics Reference features two operating modes. The sweeping mode delivers a continuous variation of the wavelength at a constant rate to enable a fast and uninterrupted measurement. In the Step-by-Step mode, the laser stops at the required wavelength to allow for long-term testing as well as in-process alignments.
Tunics Reference guarantees smooth spectral sweeps free of any mode hops over the entire (min. 150 nm) tuning range thanks to real-time optimization of the laser cavity alignment through the use of feedback loops. In addition, the laser offers ±1 pm/h wavelength stability (with IWM option, ±5 pm/h otherwise).
Tunics Reference provides both optical and electrical monitoring outputs. It is able to interface with wavelength meters (through RS-232 C) to achieve their accuracy or with oscilloscopes for quick and easy spectral insertion loss characterization.
