
Bristol Instruments has introduced the 338 Series Optical Wavelength Meter to address the most important requirements of optical transceiver manufacturers. The model 338 has a high measurement rate of 25 Hz resulting in greater production throughput. And, its price, combined with a five-year warranty, provides a lower cost of ownership compared with comparable systems.
The 338 Optical Wavelength Meter uses proven Michelson interferometer-based technology with fast Fourier transform analysis to measure the wavelength of CW or modulated signals to an accuracy of ± 1.0 pm. Continuous calibration with a built-in wavelength standard ensures the utmost confidence in the test results. A convenient touch-screen display controls the system and displays the wavelength and power measurements in a variety of formats. The data can also be sent to a PC using a library of SCPI commands via USB, Ethernet, or GPIB.