Optical Spectrum Analyzer Meter, OSA500

Key Features:

• In-band capability for true OSNR measurements in ROADM and 40G networks
• Ultra-high optical resolution
• Industry-leading wavelength accuracy guaranteed over instruments lifetime
• Future-proof signal analysis for data rates of 40/100G, and next-generation modulation formats
• Channel drop function for single channel isolation and tunable filter applications.
• PMD test option based on fixed analyzer method.

Applications:

• Commissioning and maintenance of current and next generation DWDM systems
• Provisioning and maintenance of ROADM networks
• Installation and maintenance of CWDM networks
• Testing of 40G and 100G networks
• Spectral testing of optical components

Full-band, high-performance Optical Spectrum Analyzers for testing optical systems and components
Targeted at providing advanced test solutions, the OSA-150, OSA-180 and the OSA-500 are the next generation of JDSU’s DWDM analyzer modules.

A new monochromator design provides ultra high optical resolution, and outstanding wavelength accuracy in a small and rugged OSA module, offering the best field solution for testing DWDM and CWDM networks during installation, maintenance and trouble shooting.The JDSU OSA modules differentiate by the optical measurement resolution and are graded intothree classes:

• The OSA-150 is JDSU’s basic OSA with an optical resolution of 100 pm to measure CWDM and DWDM networks with moderate channel spacing of 100 GHz to CWDM.
• The high resolution OSA-18x DWDM analyzers are suited for testing DWDM networks with tight channel spacing down to 50GHz. In addition the OSA-181 provides a unique channel drop function to isolate single DWDM channels from the spectrum.
• The ultra high resolution OSA-500 and OSA-500R have an industry leading resolution band width of 35 pm for measurements in ultra DWDM networks with channel spacing down to 25 Hz.