Yokogawa AQ6370

Yokogawa (formerly ANDO) offers world-class optical spectrum analyzers. The latest analyzers from the AQ6370 family deliver high quality, performance and application flexibility. For over 30 years Yokogawa analyzers have been the leader in optical spectrum analysis used in telecommunications, optical component development and the creation of applications employing light sources. Today, the latest generation of Yokogawa spectrum analyzers is used in research work in fields such as biotechnology, medicine, telecommunications and consumer electronics.

High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
Wide close-in dynamic range
Testing of single-mode and multimode fibers
Fast measurement and data transfer
Free Space input

The AQ6370D is the latest version of Yokogawa’s most popular optical spectrum analyzer. It offers a versatile wavelength range from 600 nm to 1700 nm, ideal for both telecommunications and general-purpose applications. The unique free-space input design enables testing of both single-mode DWDM grades and multimode fibers from VCSELs in a single model.

World-class optical performance and flexibility

– High wavelength resolution: 0.02 nm
– Wide close-in dynamic range
– Testing of single-mode and multimode fibers through the same optical input: up to GI 62.5 / 125 nm.
– Pulsed light measurement capability
– Fast measurement
– Fast data transfer and storage
– Supports GP-IB, RS-232C and Ethernet interfaces
– SCPI-compatible and supports AQ6317 series remote commands
– Built-in simple macro programming function
– User-friendly interface
– Remote control capability
– Keyboard and mouse connection capability
– Supports large external storage devices compatible with USB 1.1

Newly added functions include data logging, gated sampling, resolution calibration, an advanced marker function and an improved auto sweep mode.

Band		Telecom		VIS	VIS & Telecom	exNIR	MWIR	MWIR
Model		AQ6370D-12	AQ6370D-22	AQ6373B	AQ6374	AQ6375B	AQ6376	AQ6377

Wavelength range		600-1700nm		350-1200nm	350-1750nm	1200 nm-2400nm	1500nm-3400nm	1900 nm-5500nm
Application		General-purpose applications, telecommunications		Bio-photonics	General-purpose applications, telecommunications, bio-photonics	Environmental monitoring, gas detection	Environmental monitoring, gas detection	Environmental monitoring, gas detection
Applicable fibers		SM, GI50, GI62.5 large-core fibers up to 200µm		SM, GI50, GI62.5 large-core fibers up to 800µm	SM, GI50, GI62.5 large-core fibers up to 800µm	SM, GI50, GI62.5	SM, GI50, GI62.5	SM, large-core fibers up to 400µm
Wavelength resolution setting (nm)	Min	0.02		0.01	0.05	0.05	0.1	0.2
	Max	2		10	10	2	2	5
Wavelength accuracy (nm)		±0.1 (Full range) ±0.04 (1450 to 1520 nm)		±0.2 (Full range) +/-0.05 nm (633 nm)	±0.2 (Full range) ±0.05 (633 nm) ±0.05 (1523 nm)	±0.5 (Full range) ±0.05(1520 to 1580nm) ±0.1(1580 to 1620nm)	±0.5 (Full range)	±0.5 (Full range)
		+/-0.02 nm(1580 to 1620nm)	+/-0.01 nm (1580 to 1620 nm)
Maximum sensitivity		-90dBm (1300 to 1620nm)		-80dBm(500 to 1000nm)	-80dBm(900 to 1600nm)	-70dBm(1800 to 2200nm)	-65dBm(1500 to 2200nm)	-60dBm(2900 to 4500nm)

Ultra-high dynamic range

By reducing stray light in the monochromator, the AQ6370D achieves a very high close-in dynamic range:

Wide level range: from +20dBm to -90dBm

The AQ6370D can measure high-power sources such as optical amplifiers and pump lasers for Raman amplifiers, as well as very weak optical signals. Measurement sensitivity can be selected from seven categories depending on the test application and measurement speed requirements.

– Improved measurement sensitivity: -85dBm (1000 to 1300nm)

– Smoothing function – Reduces noise on the measured spectrum

– High dynamic mode – Achieve better dynamic range by reducing the effect of stray light that occurs when the input signal is a strong optical signal

Free Space input

– A single device supporting single-mode, multimode, multicore, PCF and POF fibers
– Low insertion loss enables excellent measurement performance
– Low insertion loss variation at the input
– Improved measurement repeatability
– No physical ferrule-to-ferrule contact (reduced mechanical damage to connectors)
– APC level correction; the APC level correction function corrects the level shift caused by angular insertion loss of a PC connector.

Excellent performance

Fast sweep: 0.2s/100 nm

Thanks to an advanced monochromator, faster electrical circuits and noise-reduction techniques, the AQ6370D achieves high measurement speed even when measuring steep spectra from DFB-LD or DWDM signals, or when measuring a low-power signal from a broadband light source.

Fast remote interface (Ethernet, GP-IB)

Wide span, high resolution

50,001 data sampling points extend the measurement range in a single sweep while maintaining high wavelength resolution. This makes measurement easier and more efficient than in conventional systems.

Easy operation

Zoom tracking

– Change display conditions such as center wavelength and span by clicking and dragging with the mouse

– Instantly zoom into the area of interest and pan it freely

Mouse and keyboard operation

– Front-panel operation is intuitive and easy to use for many of our users.

– Even easier with a mouse.

– The keyboard helps enter labels and file names.

Easy data handling

– USB interfaces support removable memory and high-capacity hard drives
– 512 MB internal memory for over 20,000 traces