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CoBrite Tunable Laser

Tunable Laser Chassis Options

Each CoBrite Chassis supports several of tunable laser variants each providing unique advantages to match the requirements of your application.

CoBrite-DX1 CoBrite-DX Chassis CoBrite-DX Chassis CoBrite-MX Chassis

CoBrite-DX1 chassis

1 Laser Port

CoBrite-DX2 chassis

1, 2 Laser Ports

CoBrite-DX chassis

1, 2, 4 Laser Ports

CoBrite-MX Chassis family

2 to 104 Laser Ports

Tunable Laser Type Options

The following table characterizes each type and highlights differences between the available tunable laser types. Please see the data sheets for the tunable laser chassis for more detailed specifications of the lasers.

 

Nx Types

SC Type

GC Type

Typical Line width [kHz]

25

80

25

Frequency tuning range [THz]

C Band: 190.70 - 196.65 (1524.5 - 1572.06nm)

L Band: 186.00 - 191.1 (1568.78 - 1611.78nm)

C+L Band: 186.00 - 196.65 (1524.5 - 1611.78nm)

191.12 - 196.25

(1527.6 - 1568.61nm)

191.1 - 196.25

(1527.61 - 1568.77nm)

Power range  [dBm]

across entire tuning range

C Band: 10 - 16 (10 - 40mW)

L Band: 9 - 14.5 (8 - 28mW)

C+L Band: 6.8 - 10.5 (4.8 - 11mW)

8.8 - 17.0

(7.6 - 50mW)

9.5 - 15.5

(8.9 - 35.5mW)

Typical Tuning Speed [s]

12

1.5

12

Advantages

 + ultra narrow linewidth

 + customizable Frequency and Power ranges

 + fastest tuning speed

 + ultra low frequency noise

 + most economical

pdf See data sheet for a more detailed comparison of the specification.

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CoBrite MX - The modular Tunable Laser Platform with the widest choice of Tunable Laser Modules in the Industry

The CoBriteMX series is a 19” mainframe based system which utilizes slide-in cards housing 4 CoBrite lasers each to flexibly adjust to any channel count required.

Seamless scalability from 2 Lasers up to 48 Lasers per chassis is provided within a single platform meeting any demand from low channel count testing requirements up to full DWDM channel grid emulation applications by different Mainframe types.

2 mainframe choices are available to match your specific needs and allow a seamless upgrade path for flexible operation. Any number of CoBrite cards can be operated in a mainframe allowing flexible configurations. Mainframes conviently connect either via USB Port or Ethernet to control the instrument via any Windows PC or for Remote operation. A central controller card allows independant operation of each mainframe.

NEW: Our latest generation chassis controller includes a WebServer that provides an installation free, browser based GUI access to the unit. Applications requiring more than 48 laser ports are supported by multiple tabs in the same browser.

Discover the variety of supported Tunable Laser variants

Key features

  • 19” rack mountable chassis platform, 3 rack units high
  • Swappable cards & central controller
  • Scales from 4 to 48 Laser sources per chassis
  • Installation free, browser based pictograhic GUI
  • Remote control
  • USB & Ethernet connectivity
  • SCPI Style commands

Cobrite MX System all Chassis

Pictographic Web GUI Pictographic GUI

 

CoBrite MX - Laser source Slide-in card

This card hosts 4 CoBrite laser sources and offers best-in-class density for high channel count testing systems.C and L Band types of lasers allow to flexibly mix and match in the system generate any user configuration.

Key Features

  • Ultra compact; 2 or 4 laser per card
  • Local On/Off switch at each laser port
  • Polarization Maintaining Fiber output
  • SC or FC standard connectivity
  • 3 Laser engines plus many variants available, Support of any combination in a single chassis
  • The industry's most cost effective tunable laser seamleassly covering both C&L band with 186.25 to 196.65THz (1524.5nm to 1611.7nm) seamless tuning range
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Mainframe CBMA24

This mainframe is designed for small to medium channel counts and is 13" (345mm)  wide. It can host up to to 6 CoBrite slide-in cards for a maximum of up to 24 laser light sources.

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Mainframe CBMA48

This is the core mainframe for demanding applications as it hosts up to 12 CoBriteMX4 slide-in cards hosting up to 48 Lasers. Slide-in cards can be added as needed by the user. It is full 19" (482mm) racksize wide and 3 rack units high.

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Data sheet for CoBrite MX series

Data Sheet

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CoBrite-DX1

CoBrite-DX1 is hosting one CoBrite tunable laser light source for versatile usage in many applications such as coherent transmitters or local oscillators. It features simple setup and compactness but still offering high optical fidelity. Three laser variants from cost effective multi-purpose to high end narrow linewidth laser sources are available to match your need.

Key features

  • Tune to any Frequency / Wavelength within specified range

  • up to 16dBm (40mW) optical power across entire range

  • USB Port for controlling the unit, GUI provided

  • Easy-to-use remote control/API via SCPI

The instrument can cover an application space of 1515nm to 1625nm and up to 17.8dBm of power using customized variants.

It makes this instrument an ideal choice for demanding coherent applications and advanced modulation formats. It’s competitive price still allows its usage for general purpose applications with lower technical requirements.

CoBrite-DX1 is easy to set up using any PC’s standard USB port by installation of an easy-to-use GUI.

Multiple devices can be operated on a single PC allowing control even for high count multi-channel applications.

Remote operation control empowers users to setup and perform complex automated tasks within minutes by automated scripting within any Windows application using Python, National Instruments LabView or Matlab.

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pdf Data Sheet CoBrite-DX1

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CoBrite DX1

Introducing our CoBrite Tunable Laser Chassis Portfolio

Discover the variety of Tunable Laser variants supported in the CoBrite Chassis.

CoBrite-DX

CoBrite-DX is our brand new platform featuring a Touch Panel Display for local control. It features browser based access that eliminates the need for a control PC and software installation. Highlights of this platform are:

  • Up to 4 Laser Ports - Supports 1 to 4 Laser Ports and a variety of laser types and custom configurations covering 1515nm to 1625nm in a single unit

  • Touch Panel - Intuitive color touch panel display for instant local access to unit

  • Remote Control - Use USB or Ethernet Port to Control unit via any browser based device without Software installation

  • Portable - No Host PC required. Half width 2HE 19" rack compatible with integrated AC power supply

  • Trigger Interfaces - Use SMA based hardware triggers for time sensitive applications

CoBrite_DX

CoBrite-DX2

CoBrite-DX2 is the second chassis in our brand new platform focussing on ultra compactness and cost effectivity. It is based on the same architecture as the CoBriteDX providing the same installation free access. Highlights of this platform are:

  • 1 or 2 Laser Ports - Supports 1 to 2 Laser Ports and a variety of laser types and custom configurations covering 1515nm to 1625nm in a single unit

  • Local on/off button - Laser source switch on and off without the need for software control

  • Remote Control - Use USB or Ethernet Port to Control unit via any browser based device without Software installation

CoBrite_DX2
 

CoBrite-DX1

CoBrite-DX1 is hosting one CoBrite laser light source for versatile usage in many applications such as coherent transmitters or local oscillators. It features simple setup and compactness but still offering high optical fidelity.

  • 1 Laser Port - Chose out of a variety of laser types and custom configurations to cover 1515nm to 1625nm

  • Ultra Compact - Size of a cigarette box

  • Control - Remote via USB Port either by supplied GUI Software or custom remote control using SCPI command set

CoBrite-DX1

 

CoBrite-MX

CoBrite-MX is a 19” mainframe based system which utilizes slide-in cards hosting up to 4 CoBrite lasers each to flexibly adjust to any channel count required.

  • Ultra Scalable - Supports 2 to 48 Laser Ports in a single user configurable system. Supports a variety of laser types covering 1515nm to 1625nm

  • Flexible - Three Chassis variants support your specific needs

  • Control - Via USB or Ethernet. Use the installation free, browser based GUI or remote control using SCPI standardized command set

CoBrite-MX

Introducing the CoBrite-DX Tunable Laser Platform

CoBrite-DX hosts one to four CoBrite laser light sources for versatile usage in many applications such as coherent transmitters or local oscillators.

It features simple setup and compactness but still offering high optical fidelity. Three laser variants from cost effective multi-purpose to high end narrow linewidth laser sources are available to match your application and budget. The instrument can cover an application space of 1515nm to 1625nm and up to 18dBm of power using customized variants.

This makes the instrument an ideal choice for demanding coherent applications and advanced modulation formats at high baud rates. It’s competitive price still allows its usage for general purpose applications with lower technical requirements.

Highlights of this instrument are:

  • 1 to 4 Laser Ports - Supports 1 to 4 Laser Ports and and a variety of laser types and custom configurations covering 1525nm to 1611nm (186.0 - 196.65THz) with standard variants or custom options extending to 1515nm to 1625nm (184.49 - 197.88THz)

  • Touch Panel - Intuitive color touch panel display for instant local access to unit

  • Remote Control - Use USB or Ethernet Port to control the instrument via any browser based device without Software installation. Multi-User capability and safety features included

  • Portable - No Host PC required. Half width 19" rack compatible (2HE, half width) chassis with integrated AC power supply

  • Trigger Interfaces - Use SMA based hardware triggers for time sensitive applications

  • Maintenance friendly - User removable fiber connector plate for easy cleaning

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pdf Data Sheet CoBrite-DX

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CoBrite DX

CoBrite DX Touch Panel Screenshot

Screenshot of Touch Panel

CoBrite DX Browser Screenshot

Screenshot of Browser based GUI

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