JDS Uniphase TB9 TB9166-Z001

The JDS Uniphase TB9166-Z001 is a programmable grating-based optical filter engineered for precise wavelength selection in single-mode fiber applications. It delivers narrow-bandwidth filtering with tunable wavelength control across the C-band and extended ranges, making it essential for characterizing telecommunications and data center optical components. The instrument combines high spectral resolution with exceptional rejection performance, enabling accurate measurements of laser sources, amplified spontaneous emission, and wavelength-selective subsystems.

## Technical Specifications

**Optical Performance**
• Filtering mechanism: Grating-based (single-pass and double-pass configurations available)
• FWHM bandwidth: 0.22 nm to 0.25 nm; select models 0.55 nm
• -3 dB bandwidth: 0.25 nm (± 15%)
• -20 dB bandwidth: 0.7 nm (± 15%)
• Wavelength tuning range: 1460 nm to 1575 nm; extended-range models 1525 nm to 1625 nm
• Wavelength resolution: 0.01 nm
• Wavelength repeatability: 0.05 nm
• Return loss: Greater than 45 dB
• Insertion loss: Less than 4.0 dB
• Polarization dependent loss (PDL): Less than 0.6 dB
• Fiber type: Single-mode input and output with FC/APC connectors

**Control and Power**
• Control interfaces: Front panel keypad, GPIB (IEEE 488), RS232 serial
• Input voltage: 100 to 240 V, single-phase AC
• Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
• Maximum power consumption: 80 VA

## Key Features

• Ultra-narrow bandwidth optimized for spontaneous emission suppression
• High rejection performance enables clean wavelength isolation in crowded spectral regions
• Tunable across full C-band and extended infrared range
• Multiple grating configurations allow trade-offs between bandwidth and rejection
• Industry-standard connectors and control protocols for laboratory integration

## Typical Applications

• ASE filtering in EDFA systems
• Spontaneous emission suppression from DFB and tunable lasers
• WDM and DWDM component characterization
• Wavelength-selective component testing
• Tunable laser-based measurement systems

## Compatibility & Integration

The TB9166-Z001 operates in standard laboratory environments from AC mains power. Remote control via GPIB or RS232 enables integration into automated test systems and instrument racks. Six standard models provide configuration flexibility for different bandwidth and rejection requirements.