Exfo / Yenista SWS15101 Benchtop Tunable Laser

The Exfo / Yenista SWS15101 is a benchtop tunable laser built on the Yenista / Anritsu Tunics-PR / Tunics-PRI platform and integrated into JDS's Swept Wavelength Systems (SWS). It delivers stable, precision wavelength output for optical device characterization, system testing, and laboratory calibration across the telecommunications spectrum.

Technical Specifications

Wavelength Range: 1200–1600 nm (model dependent); 1460–1600 nm (Configuration 3642 HE 15); 1520–1570 nm Optical Output Power:

• Maximum optical output: 5.4 dBm (technician measured) / 6 dBm (maximum)


• Output power 1480–1580 nm: >3 dBm


• Peak power: >+6 dBm (Option P6) Optical Interface: FC/APC singlemode fiber Fiber Options: Polarization-maintaining fiber available (Option M) Control & Connectivity:


• USB: 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.0


• Networking: 2× Gigabit Ethernet


• Instruments: USB B, GPIB


• Display: VGA, DVI, or HDMI + USB touchpad support Triggers: Scan input (starts sweep); trigger output (generates pulse within defined span) Physical Form: Rackmount design; 40–50 lbs shipping weight

Key Features

• Wavelength tuning across 1200–1600 nm (model dependent)


• High spectral power density with >3 dBm across C-band and L-band


• Multiple output interface options including PMF


• Direct instrument control via GPIB and USB


• Flexible external monitoring via Ethernet and display outputs


• LabVIEW driver support with manual documentation

Typical Applications

• Optical component and device characterization


• Wavelength-dependent system testing


• Precision laboratory calibration


• Swept wavelength measurements

Compatibility & Integration Designed for integration into JDSU Swept Wavelength Systems. Units meeting wavelength stability specification (≤0.002 nm / 1 hour) are recommended for SWS system deployment. Used equipment in good to excellent condition.