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Fiber Optic Test Equipment

APEX Technologies' Optical Multitest Platform is the ideal tool for measuring and evaluating a wide range of optical devices. A variety of measurement modules are available.

Optical MultiTest Platform

We offer three Optical MultiTest Platforms AP1000-X that can accept up to 2 (AP1000-2), 5 (AP1000-5), or 8 (AP1000-8) plug-in modules respectively. These Plug-in modules are automatically recognized after insertion. The user can control the equipment with the 5.7 inch sensitive screen or with a mouse and a keyboard (three USB ports are available on the front panel). An internal memory is available and measurements, grids and setups can be saved/loaded in .txt format. The user can take the control and perform data transfer with a computer through GPIB or ethernet. It is also possible to take the control of the equipment through the internet from anywhere in the world. Optionally, a trigger synchronized with the Optical Tunable Laser Sources modules can be added.

Build your own Optical Test System !

The AP1000 Optical MultiTest platform is the ideal tool for measuring and evaluating a wide range of optical devices. A variety of measurement modules are available, including the following:

Optical Tunable Laser Source Plug-in modules

Key Features:

  • Narrow linewidth : ~ 300 kHz
  • High output Power : maximum +13 dBm
  • Ultra High wavelength accuracy : +/- 6 pm
  • High SMSR : > 47 dB
  • Narrow wavelength setting resolution : < 1 pm

Optical DFB Laser Plug-in modules

Key Features:

  • Selected wavelength according to ITU-T Grid, C-band, L-band and O-band available
  • High optical output power up to 20mW for C-band & L-band, up to 16 mW for O-band
  • High side mode suppression ratio (SMSR)
  •  50GHz spacing available
  • Narrow linewidth (down to 1 MHz) available

Optical Power Meters Modules

Key Features:

  • InGaAs photo diode
  • Single or dual inputs
  • Maximum input power up to +33 dBm available
  • Wavelength measurement range from 800 to 1700 nm
  • Active power control to keep output power constant
  • Compatible with single-mode and multimode fiber
  • Different style of interchangeable connectors

Optical Amplifiers Modules

Key Features:

  • Wavelength range: 1528 to 1563 nm or 1568 to 1612 nm
  • Three series of EDFA modules : Booster / Line / Pre-amplifier
  • Gain flattened version available
  • Input power down to -40 dBm
  • Saturated output power up to 22 dBm
  • Large input power range
  • Low noise figure

Optical variable attenuator Modules

Key Features:

  • Single or Double module
  • Attenuation range: 30dB
  • Minimum insertion loss: < 1dB
  • Attenuation step: 0.1 dB
  • Active power control to keep output power constant

Optical Tunable Filter Plug-in modules

Key Features:

  • Excellent MEMS durability, thermal stability, and repeatability
  • Superior optical performance
  • Gaussian-shaped pass band
  • Pass band optimized for 50 GHz channel spacing
  • Customized pass bands and tuning ranges available

Optical Switch module

Key Features:

  • Wide operating wavelength range
  • Low insertion loss
  • Low polarization dependence loss
  • Fast Switch speed
  • Excellent repeatability
  • Easy to integrate

Fiber-coupled polarimeter plug-in module

Key Features:

  • Four Stockes parameters measurements
  • Instantaneous state of polarization (SOP)
  • Degree of polarization of input light (DOP)
  • Three different displaying modes: Jones graph, Poincaré sphere and Stockes parameters oscilloscope
  • Extinction ratio measurements of polarizers or alignement of PM fiber
  • Very low PER measurement 

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