Service & Repair of HP 70950A Optical Spectrum Analyzer OSA

Optical Spectrum Analyzer Module

HP 70950A Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA). This module is a plugin for the mainframe 70004A. Together the OSA module and the mainframe are identified as HP 71450A.

Specs for the 70950A: 

– Wavelength Range: 600 to 1700 nm.
– Dynamic Range: –50 dB >±1 nm.
– Wavelength Accuracy: ±1 nm.
– Wavelength Linearity: ±0.05 nm, for spans <40 nm.
– Wavelength Repeatability: ±0.005 nm.
– Polarization Dependency: ±2.5 dB (600 to 1700 nm).
– Unique double pass monochromator.
– Excellent amplitude accuracy, low polarization dependency.
– Optional current source output.
– Five modes of operation. 

Available Options:
Option 001 = Programmable Current Source
Option 003: Swept PDL kit for model 70951B ONLY                                                                                          
Option 002 = White Light Source
Option 009 = 9 um Input Connector
Option 051 = EDFA Test Personality
Option 052 = EDFA Time-Domain Test Personality

Applications:
The 70952B or the 71450A Optical Spectrum Analyzer is a diffraction-grating based optical spectrum analyzer that provides spectral measurements of optical power versus wavelength and advanced functions for measuring and characterizing optical components, amplifiers, LEDs, DBF lasers, and Fabry-Perot lasers.