Anritsu MS9702B – Optical Spectrum Analyzer

The Anritsu MS9702B is a high-performance optical spectrum analyzer engineered for precise spectral characterization across visible and near-infrared wavelengths. It delivers advanced capabilities for research, development, manufacturing, and quality control environments, supporting detailed optical power measurement, wavelength analysis, and spectral evaluation of lasers, LEDs, and optical communication systems.

## Technical Specifications

• **Wavelength Range:** 0.6 µm to 1.75 µm
• **Dynamic Range:** Up to 70 dB; 62 dB in normal measurement mode at 1 nm from peak; exceeds 70 dB in high-dynamic-range mode
• **Optical Reception Sensitivity:** –90 dBm (guaranteed)
• **Wavelength Accuracy:** ±0.1 nm (1530–1570 nm with 0.5–1 nm resolution, post-calibration with reference source)
• **Sweep Speed:** 0.5 seconds typical (500 nm sweep width, normal mode, 10 kHz VBW)
• **Resolution Bandwidth:** 0.1 nm to 1 nm selectable
• **Input Fiber Support:** 50/62.5 µm core diameter
• **Power Requirements:** 85–132 Vac or 170–250 Vac, 47.5–63 Hz; maximum 150 VA consumption

## Key Features

• 6.4-inch color TFT-LCD display for real-time spectral visualization
• Internal thermal printer for immediate hardcopy documentation
• High dynamic range capability for SMSR measurements of DFB lasers and narrow-band optical filter evaluation
• Detects signals down to –90 dBm for low-level optical signal analysis

## Typical Applications

• Side Mode Suppression Ratio (SMSR) characterization of DFB-LDs
• Optical band-pass filter performance evaluation
• Spectral analysis of laser sources and LEDs
• Optical communication system component validation

## Compatibility & Integration

• GPIB and RS-232C interfaces for automated test system control
• 3.5-inch FDD storage (Windows) for measurement data archiving and transfer