Multi-Channel Optical spectrum analyzer from Apex Technologies

While monochromator based Optical Spectrum Analyzers can achieve a maximum resolution of 10pm, the AP2040 is based on an intereferometric principle which is able to dramatically increase this resolution by a factor of 62, achieving a 0.16pm resolution (20MHz), a +/-3pm absolute wavelength accuracy and a close-in dynamic range of 60dB at 10pm. With a price in the same order as conventional monochromator based OSA's, it makes the AP2040 the first of its kind in the next generation Optical Spectrum Analyzers.

	AP2540A-x (this product is discontinued)
	AP2541B-x / AP2543B-x Multi-channel High Resolution Optical Spectrum Analyzer
	AP2540B is several independent optical spectrum analyzers in one compact instrument. Based on the same principle than AP2040B series, this instrument can measure simultaneously and independently up to 6 spectrums(more channels under request). It is an ideal cost saving solution for any production environment. Synchronized wavelength sweeping mode opens a plenty of application in R&D, system monitoring...
More details about measurement principle	AP2540A series Download PDF data sheet	AP2540B series Download PDF data sheet AP2540B Options

Up to six individual inputs, with wavelength sweeping independent or synchronised, the multi-channel Optical Spectrum analyzers series AP2540, open a new concept for the high resolution optical spectrum analysis.

Optical Specifications

Software

Wavelength measurement range	1525nm to 1607nm (Ref :AP2541B) 1520 to 1630 optional (Ref : AP2543B)
Wavelength absolute accuracy	+/-3pm
Wavelength resolution (at 3dB)	20MHz (0.16pm) and 100MHz (0.8pm)
Measurement level range ( (for AP2540 and AP2541A)	2 Channels : -67dBm to +10dBm 3 Channels : -64dBm to +10dBm 4 Channels : -64dBm to +10dBm 5 Channels : -61dBm to +10dBm 6 Channels : -61dBm to +10dBm
Absolute level accuracy	+/-0.3dB
Level repeatability (Typ.)	+/-0.2dB
Close-in dynamic range	>40dB @ +/-1pm 60dB @ +/-3pm
Sweep time	5s for 55nm
Optical input	FC/PC for SM fiber
Internal absolute wavelength calibrator	Yes

Software functionalities	Auto measurement, Zoom function, Zoom to scale function, Auto calibration, Display up to 20,000pts, X scale settings, Y scale settings, Peak search, SNR, Line width, SMSR
Display capabilities
X scale	Wavelength or Frequency
Y Scale	Power in linear or Frequency
Trace	Up to 6 traces by channel

Main Frame

Screen	10.4inch, color TFT, 640x480pixels
Front Keyboard	Yes
Touch sensitive screen	Yes
USB connector	Yes
Internal memory	More than 100traces
File format	Trace file (.dat, .txt), Setup file (.stp), Screen copy (.bmp), Marker table (.txt)
Mouse and keyboard connector	Yes
Operating temperature	+10°C to +35°C
Power requirement	AC 100 to 120 / 200 to 250V, 50/60Hz
Accessories	Touch sensitive pen, mouse