A0010A 40GHz RIN Measurement System

RIN measurement with the world's widest 40 GHz bandwidth Best solution for 40G/100G optical TX laser characterization Unique and accurate calibration for uncertainty reduction Optional function of optical modulation depth measurement 

SYCATUS provides A0010A 40 GHz RIN measurement system. A0010A achieves unprecedented 40 GHz RIN (Relative Intensity Noise) spectrum characterization. RIN characterization becomes the most critical indicator for laser diodes with the evolution of high-speed, multilevel optical transmission systems. The measurement bandwidth is required to be equal to, or more than, the modulation rate of the systems. The RIN measurement is also needed for laser diodes with high-performance, multi-wavelength and high-integration features. SYCATUS A0010A RIN measurement system realizes world’s widest 40 GHz measurement bandwidth with high-sensitivity, low-noise 40 GHz optical receiver and Keysight high-performance X-series signal analyzer. SYCATUS developed unique calibration method, which achieves high accuracy and repeatability. SYCATUS A0010A RIN measurement system enables the accurate characterization of laser diodes, which improves the performance and the quality of laser diodes. A0010A also reduces the measurement time and accelerate the development and the manufacturing of customer’s products.

SYCATUS A0010A RIN Measurement System 

SYCATUS A0010A RIN measurement system consists of SYCATUS optical receiver, Keysight Xseries signal analyzer, Keysight digital multimeter and SYCATU RIN measurement software. The optical receiver of A0010A RIN measurement system converts the optical signal from DUT to amplified electrical signal. The noise power density in the signal is measured by the Signal Analyzer. The photo current of the optical signal is monitored by the digital multimeter. SYCATUS applied a unique technique to calibrate the whole system from the input of the optical receiver to the display of the Signal Analyzer, which enables accurate and repeatable RIN measurement. The system software is installed in the signal analyzer. External PC is not required. Optionally the optical attenuator is attachable to the system to control the optical power into the RIN optical receiver. This stabilization contributes further repeatability and the protection of the RIN optical receiver from excessive optical power.