wavemeter-WDM
428 SERIES
multi-wavelength meter

Test WDM signals with accurate and reliable results. In order to fully describe wavelength division multiplexing components and transmission systems, the 428 series multi wavelength meter simultaneously measures wavelength, power, and signal-to-noise ratio. The wavelength measurement accuracy is as high as ± 0.3pm, and the signal-to-noise ratio is greater than 40 dB. In addition, the optical spectrum analyzer software includes spectrum testing for generating and displaying high-resolution optical signals.
Product Features:
·Simultaneously measuring wavelength and power
·Absolute wavelength measurement accuracy up to ± 0.3pm
·Continuous calibration through a built-in wavelength standard
·Measure the confidence level of 3-sigma
·Can meet national standards
·Accuracy of power measurement ± 0.5 dB
·Automatically calculated OSNR>40 dB
·Optical spectral analysis accuracy 10 GHz
·Measurement time of 0.25 seconds
·Input power requirement above -40 dBm
·Measurable continuous wave and modulation signal
·SCPI interface via USB 2.0, Ethernet or GPIB
·Durable design for industrial manufacturing environments
Specification parameters:
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428A |
428B |
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Laser type |
CW and modulated |
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wavelength range |
1270 – 1650 nm (182 – 236 THz) |
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Wavelength accuracy |
± 0.3 pm |
± 1.0 pm |
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MINIMUM RESOLVABLE SEPARATION |
10 GHz, equal power lines input |
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calibration |
Continuous with built-in |
Continuous with built-in |
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Power accuracy |
± 0.5 dB (± 30 nm from the 1310 and 1550 nm) |
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Signal to Noise Ratio |
>40 dB with 100 averages, 100 GHz channel spacing |
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Minimum input |
-40 dBm (1270 – 1600 nm, -30 dBm (1600 – 1650 nm) |
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Maximum number of lines |
1000 |
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Measurement time (RATE) |
0.25 s (4 Hz) |
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Measurement mode |
Single channel, list by wavelength table, list by power table |
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OPTICAL INPUT |
9/125 μm single-mode fiber (FC/UPC or FC/APC) |
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instrument interface |
SCPI via USB 2.0, Ethernet, and optional GPIB (LabVIEW examples provided) |
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828B System
Continuous and modulated signals

The fastest WDM wavelength measurement equipment. The 828B optical wavelength meter measures the absolute wavelength of WDM lasers with an accuracy of ± 1pm. Its speed of up to 1 kHz makes it the fastest WDM measurement. This speed enables more effective testing of wavelength division multiplexing components and provides better time resolution and more detailed wavelength characteristics of WDM lasers.
Product Features:
·The wavelength measurement accuracy can reach ± 1 pm
·Measurement rate up to 1KHz
·Automatically calibrated through a built-in wavelength standard
·Measurement confidence level>99.7%
·Can meet national standards
·Optical power measurement ± 0.5 dB
·Sensitivity up to -40dBm
·Measurable continuous and modulated signals
·Durable design for industrial manufacturing environments
Specification parameters:
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model |
828B |
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Optical signal type |
CW and modulated |
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wavelength range |
1250 – 1650 nm (182 – 240 THz) |
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Wavelength accuracy |
± 0.65 parts per million (± 1 pm at 1550 nm) |
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Wavelength Repeatability |
± 0.2 parts per million (± 0.3 pm at 1550 nm) |
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wavelength calibration |
Automatic with built-in wavelength standard |
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Power accuracy |
± 0.5 dB (± 30 nm from 1310 and 1550 nm) |
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sensitivity |
1 kHz: -25 dBm (3 µW) 500 Hz: -30 dBm (1 µW) 250 Hz: -35 dBm (0.3 µW) 100 Hz: -40 dBm (0.1 µW) |
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Measure frequency/time |
1 kHz streaming over RS-422 serial interface 5 ms (via SCPI command) |
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OPTICAL INPUT |
9/125 μm single-mode fiber (FC/UPC or FC/APC) |
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instrument interface |
RS-422, streaming or external TTL trigger USB 2.0, Ethernet, GPIB (optional), SCPI |
228 Series
Single wavelength and continuous signal

The 228 series optical wavelength meter combines high precision and special repeatability, with a wavelength accuracy of up to ± 0.3pm. The 228 model is an ideal instrument for tunable WDM lasers, distributed feedback lasers, and VCSELs. It can also be used to calibrate passive wavelength division multiplexing component testing equipment, such as optical spectrum analyzers.
Product Features:
·Absolute wavelength measurement accuracy up to ± 0.3 pm
·Continuous calibration through built-in wavelength standard
·Measure confidence level 3-sigma
·Meet national standards
·Simultaneously measure the total optical power with an accuracy of ± 0.5 dB
·Measurement time as short as 0.1 seconds
·Input power requirement -30dBm
·SCPI interface via USB 2.0, Ethernet, or GPIB
·Durable design for industrial manufacturing environments
Specification parameters:
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model |
228A |
228B |
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Laser type |
CW only |
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wavelength range |
1250 – 1650 nm (182 – 240 THz) |
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Wavelength accuracy |
± 0.3 pm |
± 1.0 pm |
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Measurement repeatability |
± 0.15 pm |
± 0.5 pm |
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calibration |
Continuous with built-in |
Continuous with built-in |
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Optical power accuracy |
± 0.5 dB (± 30 nm from the 1310 and 1550 nm) |
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Minimum input |
-30 dBm |
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Measurement time (RATE) |
0.25 s (4 Hz) |
0.1 s (10 Hz) |
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Measurement mode |
Wavelength and power |
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OPTICAL INPUT |
9/125 μm single-mode fiber (FC/UPC or FC/APC) |
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instrument interface |
SCPI via USB 2.0, Ethernet, and optional GPIB (LabVIEW examples provided) |
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328 Series
Single wavelength, continuous and modulated signals

The 328 series optical wavelength meter is almost the same model as the 228, except that it uses fast Fourier transform analysis of optical signals. This enables measurement of the wavelength of continuous waves and modulation of WDM lasers with an accuracy of up to ± 0.3pm.
Product Features:
·Absolute wavelength measurement accuracy of ± 0.3 pm
·Continuous calibration through a built-in wavelength standard
·Measure confidence level 3-sigma
·Meets national testing standards
·Simultaneously measure the total optical power with an accuracy of ± 0.5 dB
·Measurement time 0.25s
·Input power only requires -40dBm
·Measurable continuous and modulated signals
·SCPI interface via USB 2.0, Ethernet, or GPIB
·Durable design for industrial manufacturing environments
Specification parameters:
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model |
328A |
328B |
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Laser type |
CW and modulated |
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wavelength range |
1270 – 1650 nm (182 – 236 THz) |
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Wavelength accuracy |
± 0.3 pm |
± 1.0 pm |
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Measurement repeatability |
± 0.15 pm |
± 0.5 pm |
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calibration |
Continuous with built-in |
Continuous with built-in |
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Power accuracy |
± 0.5 dB (± 30 nm from the 1310 and 1550 nm) |
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Minimum input |
-40 dBm (1270 – 1600 nm, -30 dBm (1600 – 1650 nm) |
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Measurement time (RATE) |
0.25 s (4 Hz) |
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Measurement mode |
Wavelength and power |
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OPTICAL INPUT |
9/125 μm single-mode fiber (FC/UPC or FC/APC) |
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instrument interface |
SCPI via USB 2.0, Ethernet, and optional GPIB (LabVIEW examples provided) |
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