This series is a modular and expandable range of kits investigating, analysing and characterising:

• Wavelength Division Multiplex (WDM) component
• Bragg Gratings
• 1310/1550nm WDM Systems
• Dense WDM (DWDM) Systems

This allows immediate or future expansion of the kit as desired. 

Learning objectives

• WDM Components (FP1748)
  Insertion losses, backreflection/return loss, isolation/extinction ratios of series of WDM components
  Component wavelenth characterisation
  ITU Grid DFB Laser LVI characteristics
  
  
• 1310/1550 WDM Systems Extension Kit (FP8451)
  Component performance at 1310nm & 1550nm
  Fibre attenuation and length measurement
  Estimate of fibre chromatic dispersion at 1550nm
  Characterisation of a 2-channel 1310nm & 1550nm WDM system
  
  
• DWDM Systems Extension Kit (FP5180)
  Characterisation of a 2-channel DWDM system (4-channel option available)
  Channel add/drop and system crosstalk/channel isolation
  Wavelength drift effects on DWDM crosstalk
  Influence of system crosstalk on the Eye Diagram/BER in DWDM systems
  
  
• Bragg Gratings Extension Kit (FP6057)
  Grating characterisation
  Bragg grating spectral behaviour
  Temperature tuning a grating
  Temperature sensitivity and role as a sensor

Instruments may be required.  Please contact us for further information.