Exfo / Yenista SWS15101 Benchtop Tunable Laser

The Exfo / Yenista SWS15101 is a benchtop tunable laser built on the Yenista / Anritsu Tunics-PR / Tunics-PRI platform and integrated into JDS’s Swept Wavelength Systems (SWS). It delivers stable, precision wavelength output for optical device characterization, system testing, and laboratory calibration across the telecommunications spectrum.

– Technical Specifications

Wavelength Range: 1200–1600 nm (model dependent); 1460–1600 nm (Configuration 3642 HE 15); 1520–1570 nm

Optical Output Power:
• Maximum optical output: 5.4 dBm (technician measured) / 6 dBm (maximum)
• Output power 1480–1580 nm: >3 dBm
• Peak power: >+6 dBm (Option P6)

Optical Interface: FC/APC singlemode fiber

Fiber Options: Polarization-maintaining fiber available (Option M)

Control & Connectivity:
• USB: 4× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.0
• Networking: 2× Gigabit Ethernet
• Instruments: USB B, GPIB
• Display: VGA, DVI, or HDMI + USB touchpad support

Triggers: Scan input (starts sweep); trigger output (generates pulse within defined span)

Physical Form: Rackmount design; 40–50 lbs shipping weight

– Key Features

• Wavelength tuning across 1200–1600 nm (model dependent)
• High spectral power density with >3 dBm across C-band and L-band
• Multiple output interface options including PMF
• Direct instrument control via GPIB and USB
• Flexible external monitoring via Ethernet and display outputs
• LabVIEW driver support with manual documentation

– Typical Applications

• Optical component and device characterization
• Wavelength-dependent system testing
• Precision laboratory calibration
• Swept wavelength measurements

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed for integration into JDSU Swept Wavelength Systems. Units meeting wavelength stability specification (≤0.002 nm / 1 hour) are recommended for SWS system deployment. Used equipment in good to excellent condition.