JDSU MTAS7 Switch Module Mainframe MTA150 GPIB & 8 MTAS7+1001FA1. Modules
JDSU Optical Attenuators. Resolution: 0.05 dB, Accuracy: Nominal 0.05 dB, Wavelength: sensitive applications.
- Model
- JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,930
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1
This unit
The JDSU MTAS7 Switch Module Mainframe is a 19-inch rack-mountable chassworks with automated optical signal routing and attenuation. This configuration pairs the MTA150 GPIB Control Cassette with eight MTAS7+1001FA1 optical attenuator modules, enabling precise, programmable control of optical power levels across multiple channels. The system supports IEEE 488.2 (GPIB) remote operation, front-panel keypad control, and SCPI-compatible commands with LabVIEW driver support for integration into automated test environments.
Technical Specifications
- Mainframe Form Factor: 19-inch rack-mountable shelf; accommodates one controller card and up to eight additional modules
- Controller: MTA150 GPIB Control Cassette with IEEE 488.2 interface and front-panel LED display
- Attenuation Range (per MTAS7+1001FA1): >60 dB programmable
- Attenuation Resolution: 0.05 dB
- Attenuation Accuracy: Nominal 0.05 dB; ±0.1 dB or better
- Wavelength Range (Calibration): 1200 to 1700 nm; optimal performance 1545 to 1645 nm
- Optical Design: Etalon-free, bidirectional optical path, low polarization dependent loss (PDL), high return loss
Key Features
- Eight optical attenuator cassettes for multi-channel attenuation control
- GPIB interface enables remote automation and integration with test systems
- SCPI command compatibility and LabVIEW driver availability for flexible system integration
- Programmable attenuation with fine 0.05 dB resolution and tight ±0.1 dB accuracy
- Low-distortion optical path suitable for wavelength-sensitive applications
- Dual control modes: front-panel operation and remote GPIB interface
Typical Applications
- Eight-channel dense wavelength division multiplexer (DWDM) amplified systems requiring power equalization
- Optical signal conditioning in automated test environments
- Multi-channel optical power level management across broadband or narrowband systems
Compatibility & Integration The MTA150 controller integrates with the JDSU MTA Series platform, accepting various module types including optical switches, attenuators, and fiber couplers. SCPI command protocol and LabVIEW drivers enable seamless integration into existing automated measurement and control systems via GPIB.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1200 to 1700 nm (calibrated) |
JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1. Calibration covers attenuation accuracy at 5 or more set values across the full range (0 to rated maximum dB), attenuation linearity, wavelength-dependent attenuation at 1310 nm, 1490 nm, and 1550 nm, insertion loss at minimum attenuation (0 dB position), and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1 faults: motor and gear mechanism wear (attenuation steps or loss of smooth control), optical port contamination, EEPROM calibration data corruption. Most common faults are motor or gear mechanism wear on variable attenuators causing attenuation steps or loss of smooth control, optical port contamination reducing dynamic range, and EEPROM calibration data corruption on digitally controlled models.
JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1 price
This JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1 is listed at $1,930. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the JDSU MTAS7/MTA150/MTAS7+1001FA1 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 attenuation accuracy at 5 or more set values across the full range (0 to rated maximum dB), attenuation linearity, wavelength-dependent attenuation at 1310 nm, 1490 nm, and 1550 nm, insertion loss at minimum attenuation (0 dB position), and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
