Coherent Solutions has released five new optical test modules for its MTP test platform for manufacturing and research and development applications. The company also has developed a smaller benchtop chassis version of the platform.
The new MTP modules include:
- LaserBlade-DFB, a customizable DFB laser array
- Multimode VOABlade, a multi-mode neutral density filter based VOA
- terminating p PowerBlade, terminating type power meters with wide dynamic range or high sensitivity
- o2eBlade, with high-bandwidth optical-to-electrical converters with AC or DC coupling
- SLEDBlade, which provides various broadband optical sources.
The new modules combine with such prior MTP modules as a narrow linewidth tunable laser, variable optical attenuator (VOA) with constant output power mode, optical switches, in-line power meters, and polarization controller to enable the platform to support a wide variety of test requirements efficiently, Coherent Solutions says.
Meanwhile, the new MTPmini mainframe offers a two-module alternative to the larger, nine-module MTP1000. The MTPmini is equipped with a touch screen to enable standalone operation. It accepts both the new and previous MTP modules and can be run as a companion mainframe to the MTP1000 as testing requirements and applications demand.
