Optical Vector Analyzer characterizes optical components.

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OVA 1550 checks optical components used in high-bit-rate applications. It measures insertion loss, polarization mode dispersion, polarization dependent loss, group delay, chromatic dispersion, second-order PMD and crosstalk/isolation. It uses laser interferometric technique that makes complete optical analysis in single sweep in less than 300 msec per nanometer. Most components can be tested in less than 30 sec.



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New Optical Vector Analyzer From Luna Technologies Provides Comprehensive Optical Component Characterization Simultaneously



Blacksburg, VA, November 2001 - Blacksburg, VA, November 2001 - Luna Technologies, creators of Optical Vector Analyzers for rapid, precise and complete optical component testing, has introduced the Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA) 1550 for characterization of optical components used in high-bit-rate applications, including Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM).

This groundbreaking device uses a unique laser interferometric technique that provides complete optical analysis in a single sweep in less than 300 msec per nanometer. This means most components can be tested over their full range in less than 30 seconds, compared to the over 10 minutes required by other testing methods.

In addition, the level of testing is so complete, it represents a paradigm shift for the optical manufacturing research and production industry. "Other test instruments provide very basic performance data, or what could be considered the equivalent of the device's blood type, but the OVA 1550 provides complete characterization. In essence, it's like giving users the optical DNA of the component," said Doug Juanarena, President and CEO of Luna Technologies. "This comprehensive testing procedure will reduce wasted materials during production and increase productivity, resulting in significant cost savings for our customers."

The Luna OVA 1550 measures insertion loss, polarization mode dispersion (PMD), polarization dependent loss, group delay and chromatic dispersion. In addition, the unit will measure second-order PMD and simultaneous measurement of crosstalk/isolation.

The compact unit measures 17.75"x15.10"x7.00" and is available in rack-mount or bench-top configurations.

Pricing for the Luna OVA 1550 starts at $175,000 per unit. Product is available immediately, with delivery in January 2002. -

Luna Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures fiber optic component analysis equipment that incorporates an innovative and unique technique for optical characterization. The company's Optical Vector Analyzer (OVA) technology represents a major breakthrough for real-time optical component testing. Luna Technologies is a spin-off of Luna Innovations, Inc., a fast-growing developer of emerging fiber optic sensing, fiber optic components, and advanced materials technologies.

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