Ando AQ8201-13 ECL Light Source Module

The Ando AQ8201-13 is an ECL (Edge-Coupled Laser) light source module engineered for optical component characterization and DWDM system verification. This plug-in module integrates into Ando AQ8200 series mainframes

AQ8201A, AQ8203, AQ8202, and AQ8204 - to deliver tunable, spectrally pure output across the C-band and adjacent wavelengths. It excels in specification evaluation of DWDM elements including MUX/DEMUX, AWG, and EDFA subsystems.

Technical Specifications

Wavelength Range: 1460 nm to 1580 nm

Wavelength Resolution: 10 pm

Wavelength Accuracy: ± 0.2 nm

Optical Output Power: +6 dBm typical; +10.3 dBm maximum

Spectral Linewidth: 100 MHz (coherence control ON) / 5 MHz (coherence control OFF)

Optical Power Stability: ± 0.005 dB

Output Fiber: Single-mode 9/125 µm, FC/APC connector

Laser Class: IEC825 Class 3A

Operating Temperature: 5 to 40 °C

Storage Temperature: 0 to 50 °C

Humidity: ≤ 85 % RH (non-condensing)

Module Dimensions: 39.5 mm (W) × 130 mm (H) × 339 mm (D)

Module Weight: 0.7 kg

Key Features

Tunable output across 1460–1580 nm with 10 pm resolution

Ultra-narrow linewidth down to 5 MHz for coherent and precision measurements

Exceptional power stability of ± 0.005 dB for repeatable characterization

Single-mode fiber delivery via industry-standard FC/APC interface

GPIB control (IEEE-488.2) via mainframe for automated test sequences

Typical Applications

DWDM component specification validation

Long-haul optical transmission system verification

Optical filter and multiplexer characterization

EDFA gain and noise figure measurement

Optical component R&D

Compatibility & Integration Inserts into AQ8201A (10-slot, 19-inch rack), AQ8203 (3-slot halfsize), AQ8202, or AQ8204 mainframes. Mainframe GPIB port enables remote command and monitoring. AQ8201A accepts 3–10 modules depending on configuration; AQ8203 accommodates up to 3 modules.