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Advantest
Introduces Industry's First Two-in-one Laser Diode Test System
for Both L-I and Transmission
Characterization
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Advantest
Introduces Industry's First Two-in-one Laser Diode Test
System for Both L-I and Transmission
Characterization
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TOKYO, Japan, July 17, 2002 -
Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) introduced
today to their customers in Asia the Q8611 Laser Diode
Test System for R&D and production line testing of
laser diodes-the semiconductor devices used to transmit
signals in fiber-optic communication systems. In
addition to the ability to test the laser diode's
optical output and electrical characteristics, the Q8611
also includes the ability to measure the transmission
characteristics of up to 12.5Gbps signals. By providing
a "one-box solution" for these two types of testing, an
industry first, the Q8611 will allow Advantest's
customers to achieve maximum efficiency from their
investments in capital equipment.
Advantest will
display the Q8611 at InterOpt2002, a four-day exhibition
on the latest in optoelectronic technologies to be held
from July 16th to the 19th at the Makuhari Messe
convention center in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
With much of the Internet's backbone already in
place, new high-speed networks such as metropolitan area
networks, Gigabit Ethernets, and fiber-to-the-home are
being established to help bring broadband access
directly to the user. And, with the relentless evolution
of new telecommunication technologies such as dense
wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) and coarse
wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM), this growth in
bandwidth will only continue to accelerate.
In
order to ensure a timely roll-out of such broadband
networks, however, it is essential that manufacturers of
telecom equipment are able to obtain high-performance
laser diodes at an economically-viable price range.
Currently, using a standard laser diode test system, the
first step in the testing process of these devices
usually involves measuring light-versus-current (L-I)
and other key characteristics. When testing laser diodes
made for use in fiber-optic communication systems,
however, manufacturers must also measure the device's
transmission characteristics, forcing them to invest in
additional test equipment such as bit error rate and
chirp test systems. Thus, given the current difficult
economic environment, laser diode manufacturers are
eagerly anticipating the arrival of new testing
solutions that can lower their total test costs while
maintaining high product quality.
The Q8611
fulfills both these needs by providing in one unit the
ability to measure not only L-I and other key laser
diode characteristics, but also transmission
characteristics such as bit error rate and chirp. And,
because Advantest has readied a variety of easily
connectable test fixtures to interface the Q8611 with
the device under test, the Q8611 can be quickly modified
for testing of a wide array of different device packages
such as chip carriers and high pin-count transceiver
modules. Through such efforts to provide increased
testing versatility, the Q8611 will help its users to
maximize the efficiency of their test equipment
purchases.
The Q8611 can measure electrical
currents of up to 2A and optical outputs of up to 400mW,
allowing it to perform L-I characterization of both
standard and high-output laser diodes. Similarly,
because it can measure the bit error rates and chirp of
up to 12.5Gbps signals, the Q8611 is capable of
measuring every laser diode currently being used in
existing high-speed optical networks.
Furthermore, the Q8611 comes with user-friendly
software that enables the operator to add or alter new
testing operations and establish their own unique test
sequences and test conditions. The Q8611 also comes with
a number of options such as the ability to measure
waveform characteristics or specify up to three separate
operating temperature subdivisions (essential for
testing of DWDM laser diodes because of the high
susceptibility of their wavelengths to the laser's
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Drive Current
(max.):
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2A
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Maximum Optical Power (when
measuring L-I):
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400mW
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Controllable Temperature
Range:
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20 to 75 degrees C (expandable
w/option)
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Maximum Data Rate:
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12.5 Gbps
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General
specifications:
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Power:
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Three-phase 200V 30A
50/60Hz
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Operating
Environment:
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Ambient Temperature: -20 to 30
degrees C
Relative Humidity: -65% or less
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Dimensions (basic
configuration):
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Approx. 800 (W) X 1600 (H) x 80
(D)
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