Ando AQ4321A 1480-1580nm Tunable Laser Source

Ando Tunable Laser Sources. Model: AQ4321A.

Model
Ando AQ4321A
Calibration
Available on request
Price
$6,779
Status
In stock
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This unit

The Ando AQ4321A is a tunable laser source spanning 1480–1580 nm, engineered for precise wavelength selection and stable optical output in DWDM system testing and component characterization. Absolute wavelength accuracy of ±15 pm (typical ±10 pm) and wavelength stability of ±0.01 MHz/h enable reliable measurement of dense wavelength division multiplexed networks. A precision motor controls an optical grating at sub-micron resolution, delivering 0.001 nm wavelength set resolution and continuous sweep capability at 100 nm/sec. Internal gas cell absorption calibration ensures traceable, absolute wavelength accuracy across the C-band and extended L-band. Optical output reaches +10 dBm typical at 1550 nm with ±0.01 dB stability and ±0.04 dB reproducibility. Side mode suppression exceeds 50 dB. Automatic power control and photodetector monitoring maintain output level flatness within ±0.1 dB. The instrument connects via FC/PC connectors to single-mode fiber (10/125 µm) and offers full remote control through GPIB or RS-232C interfaces. A 6.4-inch color LCD display and compact 20 kg chassis support laboratory and field deployment. Operating range is +10 to +35°C.

Specifications

ParameterValue
Power Range (dBm)'+3 dBm to +10 dBm (1480–1580 nm range
+10 dBm typical at 1550 nm) | Wavelength Range1480–1580 nm

Ando AQ4321A — Repair & Calibration Service

Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Ando AQ4321A. Calibration covers wavelength accuracy at 5 or more points across the full tuning range, mode-hop-free range, output power flatness, linewidth, and side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR). All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.

Standard Cal
$450
Pass/fail cert + NIST sticker
Cal with Data
$650
Full NIST cert with measured values

Common Ando AQ4321A faults: output power drift, mode hops, fiber pigtail connector damage, wavelength inaccuracy. Common faults include output power drift after extended use, mode hops at specific wavelengths, and fiber pigtail connector damage. Full alignment and piezo calibration typically restore performance to spec.

Ando AQ4321A price

This Ando AQ4321A is listed at $6,779. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.

Ando AQ4321A calibration cost

NIST-traceable calibration for the Ando AQ4321A 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 wavelength accuracy at 5 or more points across the full tuning range, mode-hop-free range, output power flatness, linewidth, and side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →

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