Optical Pulse Generator uses single-mode fiber.
Press Release Summary:
Providing 100 mW peak power at 1,550 nm, diode-based Model 155H-4 produces light that is insensitive to vibrations and harsh environments. It allows external triggering of light source to follow user-generated event, or instrument can self-trigger. Delays may be dialed in 1 ns steps, making external delay generator unnecessary. Since light source is triggerable and drivable, pattern of multiple pulses, irregularly spaced, can be created on same output.
Original Press Release:
New High Power Optical Pulse Generator
San Rafael, CA; February 15, 2007 - Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) is announcing the first optical pulse generator to provide 100mW pulses through a single-mode fiber. High power optical pulse sources with adjustable rates, widths, and power levels speeds the testing of optical receiver and rangefinder systems.
These diode-based, fiber-delivery light sources provide light that is insensitive to vibrations and harsh environments. To provide comparable light levels in the past, multi-mode fiber was used. Unlike a multi-mode fiber configuration in which vibration and fiber placement can affect power levels, the Model 155H-4 uses a more stable single-mode fiber.
BNC's 155H-4 provides 100mW of peak power at 1550 nm. If requested, wavelengths from 1540 nm to 1580 nm can be selected by the factory. The 155H-4 allows external triggering of the light source to follow a user-generated event, or the instrument can self trigger. Delays (range) may be dialed in 1 ns steps making an external delay (range) generator unnecessary.
The 155H-4 can be modulated to create pulses with repeatable and identifiable patterns on the pulse top. Target identification may be an application. Since the light source is triggerable and drivable, a pattern of multiple pulses, irregularly-spaced, can be created on the same output. Multiple target simulation may be an application.
For detailed specifications on this product, see www.berkeleynucleonics.com/products/model_106h.html and http://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/products/model-6040.html.
ABOUT BERKELEY NUCLEONICS
Founded in 1963, BNC is an internationally recognized pioneer in the development of precision test and measurement instrumentation and real-time radiation detection, surveillance and measurement equipment. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, BNC's line of products includes pulse, digital delay and light pulse generators.
TECHNICAL CONTACT:
David Brown
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
800-234-7858 x240
db@berkeleynucleonics.com
