Santec TSL-510 Tunable Laser
The Santec TSL-510 is a widely tunable laser that provides high power and high wavelength accuracy. It is suitable for various applications, including optical component testing, telecommunications, and spectroscopy. It features a wide tuning range and fine wavelength resolution.
- Model
- Santec TSL-510
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $14,200
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- TSL-510
This unit
The Santec TSL-510 is a tunable laser source engineered for telecommunications, optical component testing, and spectroscopy applications. It delivers continuous, mode-hop-free wavelength sweeps with high output power, low noise, and exceptional stability across a 130 nm tuning range. Four model types address diverse measurement requirements - from peak power performance to ultra-low ASE noise and integrated wavelength metrology.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Range: Available in O-Band (1260–1360 nm), 1340–1440 nm, 1420–1520 nm, 1500–1630 nm, and 1560–1680 nm configurations. Full 130 nm tuning span within each band. Sweep Speed: Up to 100 nm/sec. Wavelength Accuracy: ±5 pm (Type C and Type D); <5 pm achievable with fine-tuning. Wavelength Stability: ±1 pm over 1 hour, or within ±0.5 °C ambient variation. Output Power: Type A/C models deliver ≥+13 dBm peak (1560–1680 nm range yields ≥+8 dBm for Type A/C, ≥−4 dBm for Type B/D; 1260–1360 nm Type D: ≥+2 dBm peak, ≥−2 dBm full-range). Linewidth: Typically 40 MHz with coherence control enabled. Fine-Tuning Resolution: <10 MHz (~<1 pm). SSSER (Signal-to-Source Spontaneous Emission Ratio): ≥65 dB (Type B/D); ≥80 dB/0.1 nm (Type D, 1260–1360 nm). Wavelength Resolution: 1 pm. Optical Power Stability: ±0.01 dB.Key Features
- Mode-Hop-Free Operation: Continuous sweeps across full tuning range without spectral discontinuities.
- Coherence Control: Standard feature adjusts optical linewidth to suppress multi-reflection interference.
- Four Model Variants: Type A emphasizes peak power; Type B optimizes SNR (≥65 dB) for high-isolation DWDM filtering; Type C integrates wavelength meter (±5 pm accuracy); Type D combines Type B and Type C capabilities.
- Power Monitoring: Standard on Type D; optional on other models.
- Modulation: Low-frequency modulation standard; high-frequency modulation available.
Typical Applications
- DWDM filter and optical component characterization
- Wavelength-dependent transmission and loss measurements
- Spectroscopic analysis and source spectral profiling
- High-resolution optical testing requiring mode-hop-free sweeps
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | ≥+13 dBm (Type A/C), ≥+2 dBm (1260–1360 nm Type D peak), ≥+8 dBm (1560–1680 nm Type A/C), ≥−2 dBm (1260–1360 nm Type D full-range), ≥−4 dBm (1560–1680 nm Type B/D) | Wavelength Range: 1260–1360 nm, 1340–1440 nm, 1420–1520 nm, 1500–1630 nm, 1560–1680 nm |
Santec TSL-510 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Santec TSL-510. Calibration covers wavelength accuracy at 5 or more points across the full tuning range, mode-hop-free range, output power flatness, linewidth, and side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR). All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Santec TSL-510 faults: output power drift, mode hops, fiber pigtail connector damage, wavelength inaccuracy. Common faults include output power drift after extended use, mode hops at specific wavelengths, and fiber pigtail connector damage. Full alignment and piezo calibration typically restore performance to spec.
Santec TSL-510 price
This Santec TSL-510 is listed at $14,200. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Santec TSL-510 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Santec TSL-510 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 wavelength accuracy at 5 or more points across the full tuning range, mode-hop-free range, output power flatness, linewidth, and side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
