LCOS-based Programmable Optical Filter
WSS-2000
- Programmable arbitrary waveform generation and pulse shaping
- High-resolution wavelength and bandwidth tunable control using LCOS (setting resolution: 0.78 GHz)
- Steep filter slope: 400 dB/nm (typical)
- Optical switch configuration: 1×1, 1×2, 1×4 supported
- Phase control function (optional)
Overview
WSS-2000 is an LCOS-based optical filter that can generate any optical spectrum programmatically. Santec’s proprietary LCOS technology achieves highly flexible bandwidth tuning, attenuation control, and switching operation. It also supports phase control function. WSS-2000 is suitable for evaluation and verification of next-generation optical networks, and can be used for various measurements as an optical equalizer for high-speed signals, DWDM (optical wavelength division multiplexing) and OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) channel selection filter, and WSS emulator. Demo units for evaluation are also available.
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Wavelength/band setting resolution: 0.78 GHz
Excellent performance in optical communication systems and measurements that require fine adjustments.
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Filter slope: 400 dB/nm
Extremely steep filter characteristics and effectively removing unnecessary wavelength components contribute to improving signal quality and communications efficiency.
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Wide range of optical switch configurations
Increases system flexibility, allowing you to select the configuration that best suits your network requirements and applications.
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Phase Control Function
Precise phase adjustment of optical signals enables more accurate signal processing and flexible network adjustment.
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Datasheets
Applications
- Evaluation and testing of optical amplifiers using optical equalizers for high-speed signals
- Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) 100 Gb/s, 400 Gb/s, and other high-speed transmission tests
- Tunable channel filters for DWDM and OFDM
- Flexible testing and measurement
- Next-generation optical wavelength cross-connect
- Pulse shaping
- Optical comb generation
- Wavelength selective switch (WSS) emulator
Specification
- Operating frequency range: 191.250 to 196.150 THz
- Frequency setting resolution: 0.78 GHz
- Attenuation control range: 0 to 20 dB
- Insertion loss: 5.5 dB (typical)
- Return loss: 35 dB (typical)
Please refer to Datasheets for details.
Example characteristic data
The following items can be set as parameters in the phase control function.
- Phase Setting
- Group delay Setting
- Chromatic dispersion Setting
Software Downloads
Software (Windows compatible) that can be used with WSS-2000 can be downloaded from the Downloads page.
- GUI software: WSS-2000 basic operations are possible.
Download
Frequently asked questions
- Q. Can I rent a demo machine?
- Yes, that is possible. Please contact us and we will work with you to schedule a demo. The rental period for a demo unit is usually two weeks.
After using the demo unit, we will ask you to fill out a questionnaire. For details, please refer to “Demo Unit Rentals for Evaluation”.
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