TBF Data Sheet 3/4/02 2:49 PM Page 1 A g i l e W a v e TM T U N A B L E B A N D P A S S F I L T E R Tunable Bandpass Spectrum 0 -5 Description CiDRA has applied its innovative optical waveguide technology to extend the application of Bragg grating based filters to bring tunable functionality and wavelength Relative Transmission Power (dB) -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -40 -45 -50 -55 agility to the optical network. -60 routing, conditioning and monitoring of DWDM channels. Based on CiDRA's proprietary optical waveguide technology and Bragg grating packaging technology, the device is accurately settable to any wavelength within its operating range (C- or L-Band) with a simple digital command. The key functional feature of the device is that tuning is accomplished in an "optically open-loop" mode, with exceptional precision and repeatability, without wavelength referencing or spectrum analysis. 1572 1577 1582 1587 1592 1597 1602 Wavelength (nm) Variable Bandwidth Line-Shape 0 -5 -10 Normalized Power (dB) Our AgileWaveTM tunable bandpass filter is a digitally programmable, tunable grating module that can be integrated with other optical components to enable optical CiDRA's proprietary waveguide platform technology overcomes fiber attachment and reliability problems that plague other tunable grating approaches, achieving unprecedented stability, repeatability and reliability. -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 1539.5 1540 1540.5 1541 1541.5 Wavelength (nm) Features Wavelength Setting Error Over Operating Temperature 90 80 70 Frequency * Wide tuning range * Variable filter bandwidth * Proprietary CiDRA Bragg grating and waveguide technology yields high stability and reliability * Precise setting accuracy in an optical open-loop mode * Digitally settable * Rapid full range scan 60 50 40 Applications 30 * * * Channel selection Optical channel transmission analysis Tunable receivers Standards * Designed for compliance with Telcordia GR-468 and 20 10 0 -10 -8 -6 -4 -2 -0 2 4 6 8 10 Wavelength Setting Error (pm) GR-63 requirements (applicable sections) C i D R A C O R P O R A T I O N * 5 0 B A R N E S PA R K N O R T H , W A L L I N G F O R D , C T 0 6 4 9 2 * ( 2 0 3 ) 2 6 5 - 0 0 3 5 * w w w . c i d r a . c o m TBF Data Sheet 3/4/02 2:49 PM Page 2 A g i l e W a v e TM T U N A B L E B A N D P A S S F I L T E R PARAMETER Optical Wavelength Range -3 dB Bandwidth -20 dB Bandwidth Insertion Loss (@ +/-100 pm bandwidth) PDL PMD Chromatic Dispersion Input Power Range Return Loss 3 dB Variable Bandwidth Operational Tuning Range Tuning Speed Rapid Full 37 nm Scan Center Wavelength Accuracy Electrical Operating Voltage Typical Operating Current Power Requirement Communication Interface Mechanical Dimensions Optical Interface Electrical Interface Environmental Operating Temperature Range Storage Temperature Standards STANDARD SPECIFICATION 37 nm within C- or L-Band >0.2 nm nominal <0.6 nm nominal 8 dB max, 7 dB typical <0.6 dB 4-5 ps <+/-200 ps/nm in-band <20 dBm -40 dB 0.25 nm to 0.15 nm 37 nm within C- or L-Band 5 sec 20 sec 0.02 nm +5VDC, +/-12VDC (all 5%) +5VDC @ 100 ma, +12VDC @ 100 ma, -12VDC 14W max, <3W idle 1) SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface), 2 MHz max clock rate 2) RS232, up to 115.2k 160 x 200 x 22 mm 1.0 m 250 um buffered fiber (SMF 28 or equivalent) 15 position male D-Subminiature 0C to 70C -40C to 85C Designed for compliance with Telcordia GR-468 and GR-63 requirements (applicable sections) For more information or to find out how you can partner with CiDRA to have this product designed into the next generation of your products, please call us today at (203) 265-0035 or visit us at www.cidra.com. All information contained herein is believed to be accurate and is subject to change without notice. No responsibility is assumed for its use. Specifications are preliminary and CiDRA Corporation reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to product designs, specifications, functions, components, and manufacturing methods. (c) 2002 CiDRA Corporation BI0009 3/02 C i D R A C O R P O R A T I O N * 5 0 B A R N E S PA R K N O R T H , W A L L I N G F O R D , C T 0 6 4 9 2 * ( 2 0 3 ) 2 6 5 - 0 0 3 5 * w w w . c i d r a . c o m