Ando’s AQ8423Z optical amplifier analyzer employs a new optical technique the pulse method for easy, accurate evaluation of optical fiber amplifiers. This measurement system is able to provide accurate measurements even when the input level of the optical amplifier signal is high, a challenging task with conventional measurement systems. Some of the features are:

• Employs optical pulse-method for the optical method

• High-performance DFB-LD light source can be built in

• Optical amplifier input level exceeds +3 dBm (2mW)

• Enables NF measurement by measuring the beat noise between optical fiber amplifier signal power and ASE power

• High-accuracy gain and NF measurements

• Simple configuration and operation provides substantial savings in time and cost for both R&D and production line applications

• Simple operation: Complete measurements with one touch

• Superior visibility: 9.4-inch color LCD

• Data logging: 3.5-inch FDD (1.2/144 MB), internal memory, internal printer

• Calibration function: Internal self calibrating function

• Video output: VGA compatible output