Advantest TQ82014

The Advantest TQ82014 is a single-channel optical power sensor designed as a plug-in accessory for Advantest optical power meters and spectrum analyzers. It extends measurement capability across the visible and near-infrared spectrum, enabling precise optical power characterization in telecommunications, laser printing, optical storage, and R&D environments. The sensor employs a silicon photodiode with onboard wavelength sensitivity compensation, delivering direct absolute power readings with 0.01 dB resolution across a dynamic range spanning six decades.

– Technical Specifications

• Wavelength Range: 0.4 µm to 1.1 µm
• Power Range: 0.001 µW to 50 mW (−70 dBm to +17 dBm)
• Power Resolution: 0.01 dB
• Measurement Accuracy: ±5% nominal; ±3.0% at 780 nm (0 dBm) and ±0.20 dB at 1 mW over 23±3°C; ±4.0% at 780 nm (0 dBm) and ±0.20 dB at 1 mW over 0–40°C
• Detector: Silicon photodiode
• Operating Environment: 0–40°C, 4–85% RH
• Storage Temperature: −25–70°C
• Dimensions: 90(W) × 94(H) × 6(D) mm
• Mass: ≤110 g

– Key Features

• Wavelength sensitivity data stored in onboard memory enables automatic compensation when wavelength is set
• Single-channel architecture optimized for OPM/OSA integration
• Wide dynamic range measurement from microwatt to tens-of-milliwatt levels
• Sub-0.01 dB resolution supports precision characterization of laser and optical component performance
• Silicon photodiode provides flat spectral response across visible and near-IR bands

– Typical Applications

• Optical telecommunications system characterization
• Laser printer and LED output verification
• Optical storage media testing (CD, magneto-optical)
• Research and development optical measurements
• Production line optical power verification

– Compatibility & Integration

The TQ82014 connects directly to Advantest TQ8210, TQ8215, Q8214A, and Q8210 optical power meters, as well as select Advantest spectrum analyzers. Wavelength sensitivity at 400 nm may degrade under high-humidity conditions; use in other bands is unaffected by ambient moisture.