Santec OTF-910 Optical Tunable Filter w option ATT,APC
Santec Optical Attenuators. Wavelength: independent performance for spectral shaping, Bandwidth: 1.0 nm typical, Bandwidth: 4.5 nm typical.
- Model
- Santec OTF-910
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $1,869
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- OTF-910
This unit
The Santec OTF-910 is a precision optical tunable filter that selects and controls specific wavelengths across the C-band and L-band spectrum. Built on interference filter technology, it delivers wavelength-independent performance for spectral shaping, channel simulation, and noise filtering in optical communications and test systems. Full GPIB control enables integration into automated measurement setups.
Optional ATT provides built-in attenuation with manual or feedback-loop control. Optional APC connectors minimize back reflection.
Technical Specifications
- Tuning Range: 1530–1610 nm; 1527–1572 nm; 1527–1612 nm; 1567–1613 nm (multiple options)
- Insertion Loss: 2.5 dB typical, 3 dB maximum
- 3 dB Bandwidth: 1.0 nm typical, 1.1 nm maximum
- 20 dB Bandwidth: 4.5 nm typical
- Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): 0.1 dB typical, 0.2 dB maximum
- Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD): 0.1 ps maximum
- Return Loss: 50 dB typical, 45 dB minimum
- Filter Type: Interference filter with wavelength-independent insertion loss and bandwidth
Key Features
- Full GPIB control interface for automated test environments
- RS-232C and GPIB interfaces available on comparable models
- LabView drivers available on comparable models
- ATT option: controllable optical attenuation via manual adjustment or photodetector feedback loop
- APC option: angled physical contact connectors for reduced back reflection
Typical Applications
- Optical communication system testing and validation
- DWDM channel simulation and characterization
- ASE noise filtering for transmitter and system testing
- Tunable incoherent light source generation with broadband sources
- Spectroscopy and fiber optic sensing
- Optical component and subsystem testing
- Biomedical imaging systems
Compatibility & Integration Designed for flexible integration into optical communication and test configurations requiring precise wavelength selection across the C-band and L-band regions.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1527–1612 nm, 1530–1610 nm, or 1567–1613 nm |
Santec OTF-910 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Santec OTF-910. 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 Santec OTF-910 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.
Santec OTF-910 price
This Santec OTF-910 is listed at $1,869. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Santec OTF-910 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Santec OTF-910 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 →
