JDS Uniphase SWS15107 High Accuracy Detector 2 ports / module

The JDS Uniphase SWS15107 is a high-accuracy detector module designed for integration into optical test and measurement systems. This two-port receiver module delivers precise optical power measurements within swept wavelength systems and environmental test platforms. It enables characterization of passive optical components and fiber across C-band, L-band, and C+L band operations, making it essential for insertion loss, polarization dependent loss (PDL), and return loss measurements in laboratory and manufacturing environments.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: High Accuracy Detector Module


• Ports: 2 ports per module


• Operational Bands: C-band, L-band, and C+L band


• Optical Connector: FC/APC interface (fixed connector on PDL-optimized variants)


• System Wavelength Accuracy (SWS Context): ±0.002 nm over 1420–1630 nm range


• System Sweep Speed (SWS Context): 20 nm/s

Key Features

• High-accuracy optical power detection for swept wavelength systems


• PDL measurement capability with select variants achieving ±0.01 dB accuracy or better


• Compatible with OWB10002 Receiver Chassis architecture


• Designed as a modular receiver component for integration into mainframe chassis systems


• Supports fast sweep rates and precise wavelength tracking in automated test configurations

Typical Applications

• Optical component and fiber characterization


• Insertion loss measurement


• Polarization dependent loss (PDL) analysis


• Return loss measurement


• Passive component validation in manufacturing and R&D environments

Compatibility & Integration The SWS15107 integrates with JDS Uniphase swept wavelength systems including the SWS15100, SWS16100, SWS1700, and SWS2000 series. It is also compatible with any system utilizing the OWB10002 Receiver Chassis, enabling flexible deployment across multiple measurement platforms.