Ando AQ4303C 400-1800nm White light Source
The Ando AQ4303C is a white light source operating in the 400-1800nm wavelength range. It provides stable and broadband light for optical component and system testing.
- Model
- Ando AQ4303C
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,079
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- AQ4303C
This unit
The Ando AQ4303C is a broadband white light source for optical component and system testing across the 400 nm to 1800 nm wavelength range. Built around a high-power halogen lamp, it delivers stable, continuous output suitable for fiber characterization, spectroscopic measurement, and laboratory R&D. The instrument supports both CW and 270 Hz chopped square-wave modes, with output stability of ±0.05 dB over one hour at 20 °C.
A selectable built-in optical filter removes higher-order components, enabling clean spectral analysis across the visible through shortwave infrared bands.
Technical Specifications
- Wavelength Range: 400 nm to 1800 nm
- Output Stability: ±0.05 dB (1 hour at 20 °C)
- Output Modes: Continuous Wave (CW); 270 Hz Chopped Light (Square Wave)
- Light Source Type: High-power halogen lamp
- Optical Filter: Built-in higher-order component removal, switch-selectable
- Dimensions: 18 × 12 × 12 inches (approximate)
- Weight: 16.3 lbs (approximate)
Key Features
- Stable broadband emission across visible and IR wavelengths
- Dual output modes for diverse measurement scenarios
- Switchable optical filtering for spectral purity
- GPIB remote control interface for automated test integration
Typical Applications
- Loss-wavelength characteristics measurement of optical fibers and devices
- Optical spectrum analysis
- Fiber optic component testing and characterization
- Spectroscopy and R&D in optical laboratories
Compatibility & Integration
- GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus) for remote instrument control and system integration
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 400 nm to 1800 nm |
Ando AQ4303C — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Ando AQ4303C. Calibration covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Ando AQ4303C faults: laser diode end-of-life (output below spec), fiber output connector damage, output instability. Common repairs include laser diode replacement when output falls below spec, fiber output connector repair, and thermal management service.
Ando AQ4303C price
This Ando AQ4303C is listed at $1,079. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Ando AQ4303C calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Ando AQ4303C is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
