ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 – ECL Source Module
ILX Lightwave Tunable Laser Sources. Wavelength: dependent measurement in fiber-optic systems, Wavelength: selective experiments.
- Model
- ILX Lightwave FOS-79880
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $3,400
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- FOS-79880
This unit
The ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 is an External Cavity Laser (ECL) source module delivering a stable, manually tunable light source for optical applications. Designed for integration into the 7900B System Mainframe (sold separately), this module provides continuous wavelength tuning across the C-band via front-panel knob adjustment and fixed output power of 2.0 dBm.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Tuning Range: 1530 nm to 1580 nm
Output Power: 2.0 dBm
Wavelength Adjustment: Manual front-panel knob
Architecture: External Cavity Laser (ECL)
Key Features
Continuous tuning across 50 nm range in the C-band telecommunications window
Manual wavelength control via dedicated front-panel adjustment knob
Stable optical output at 2.0 dBm nominal power level
Modular design compatible with ILX Lightwave 7900B mainframe architecture
Typical Applications
Optical network characterization and testing
Wavelength-dependent measurement in fiber-optic systems
Laboratory spectroscopy and wavelength-selective experiments
C-band optical source requirements in test configurations
Compatibility & Integration The FOS-79880 is a source module requiring the ILX Lightwave 7900B System Mainframe for operation. The mainframe provides power distribution, mechanical mounting, and system integration infrastructure. Product Status: This module is classified as Obsolete by the manufacturer. Production has ceased and ILX Lightwave no longer provides technical support, repair services, calibrations, or documentation updates. Existing units remain functional when properly integrated with compatible mainframes, but spare parts and service resources are unavailable.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | 2.0 dBm | Wavelength Range: 1530 nm to 1580 nm |
ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the ILX Lightwave FOS-79880. 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.
Common ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 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.
ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 price
This ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 is listed at $3,400. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the ILX Lightwave FOS-79880 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 →
