Exfo IQ-2100 Light Source

The EXFO IQ-2100 Light Source is a modular optical test instrument that generates stabilized, wavelength-specific output for insertion-loss measurement, fiber verification, and return-loss testing across singlemode and multimode networks. It integrates into the EXFO IQ-200 Optical Test System and serves quality control, calibration, and acceptance testing in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications Emitter Technology

Multimode LEDs and temperature-stabilized single-mode Fabry-Perot laser sources

Thermoelectric Peltier cooling on laser sources for wavelength stability

Precision optical components with low-loss, narrow-beam coupling Wavelengths

850 nm, 1300 nm, 1310 nm, 1550 nm, and 1625 nm configurations available Output Power Control

Variable power adjustment over 10 dB range (6 dB for LED sources)

0.1 dB incremental adjustment resolution

Full on/off internal modulation at 50% duty cycle with multiple modulation frequencies

Key Features

Single-operation display screen for wavelength, power, and modulation selection

Real-time central wavelength display

Configuration storage for multiple power and modulation setups

0.1 dB attenuation control in discrete steps

Typical Applications

Insertion-loss and return-loss testing

Singlemode and multimode fiber verification

Quality control and acceptance testing

Laboratory and manufacturing calibration

Compatibility & Integration The IQ-2100 operates as a plug-in module within the IQ-200 Optical Test System mainframe or expansion units. It is backward-compatible with IQS-500 and IQ-generation modules and integrates with the IQS-600 Intelligent Test System. Control is available through IQS Manager software (local) or remote operation via GPIB, RS-232, and Ethernet TCP/IP using SCPI commands or LabVIEW drivers. The host system runs on Windows-based PC architecture.