VIAVI Solutions
Data Sheet
VIAVI
Optical Power Meter(mOPM-C1)
MAP Series InGaAs Optical Power meter
The Multiple Application Platform (MAP) Optical Power Meter
module (mOPM-C) is a third-generation power meter that
brings a range of panel-mount and remote-head configurations
to the VIAVI Solutions MAP series.
Features and Benefits
y Panel-mount or remote-head
configuration
y Single-, dual-, or quad-channel
configurations available
y kHz sampling rate for high-speed
applications
y to nm operating
wavelength range
y dB dynamic range and high-
power options
y Compatible with single-mode and
multimode fiber
y Ability to store up to , data
points per channel
Applications
y Amplifier characterization
y Receiver and transmitter testing
y Absolute power measurement
y Optical switching time measurement
Compliance
y CE, CSA/UL/IEC, and LXI Class
C requirements (when installed in a
MAP chassis)
The MAP Optical Power Meter (mOPM-C1)
module extends the optical power measurement
capability of the MAP series by offering four
grades of optical performance in panel-mount
or remote-head configurations with 1, 2, or 4
inputs per module. Designed with 4 unique
performance ranges, versions are available for
all applications. Models with 110dBm dynamic
range are complimented by versions that
support 26dBm input power.
The mOPM can be used for numerous
applications such as measuring DUT settling
time, cross talk, rise and fall times. It can also be
used to measure synchronization and insertion
loss stability. Also, allows for performance
comparison (for example, comparing sequential
switching to random switching).
Functional Description
All four performance grades are based on indium gallium arsenide
(InGaAs) detectors and are suitable for applications using single-
mode (SM) or multimode (MM) fiber. The response of the detector
varies with the wavelength of the incident light. All versions
feature high accuracy, high linearity, and extremely low polarization
dependent loss (PDL). The high- and ultra-high-performance
grades feature enhanced thermal stabilization. This enhances the
wavelength range, enabling 90 dB dynamic range for the high-
performance grade and 110 dB dynamic range for the ultra-high-
performance grade. The high-power grade extends high-power
measurement capability to +27 dBm.
2 Optical Power Meter(mOPM-C1)
The mOPM uses detectors with intrinsically low uncertainty due to polarization: <± 0.01 dB for the Premium-
Performance and <± 0.015 dB for the General-Purpose detector options. This helps maintain high repeatability
in power measurements, virtually independent of the launch polarization of the light entering the detector. In
general uncertainty due to polarization is less of a concern for high power measurement applications. Due to the
filter element employed for the High-Power detector option,
this value is <± 0.07 dB.
An intuitive graphic user interface (GUI) is optimized for
use in either a laboratory or a manufacturing environment.
Efficient transition between summary and detailed views
(figure 1 and figure 2) allow users to operate at a system level
or access the full power of a module.
Figure 1 – mOPM MAP-300 summary view GUI
Figure 2 - mOPM MAP-300 detailed view GUI
Options and Configurations
The mOPM-C1 is available in four detector types in 1,2 or 4 detectors per cassette. It is also offered in cassette
mounted or remote detector option.
Options Description
Detector type
2mm InGaAs
General Purpose
• Measures power levels from -70 to +11 dBm over the wavelength range of 800 to 1650 nm.
• Features high accuracy, very linear behavior and low relative uncertainty due to polarization.
3mm InGaAs
Premium
performance
• Measures power levels from -80 to +11 dBm over the wavelength range of 750 to 1700 nm.
• Features high accuracy, very linear behavior and extremely low relative uncertainty due
to polarization.
3mm InGaAs Ultra
performance
• Measures power levels from -110 to +11 dBm over the wavelength range of 750 to 1700 nm.
• In addition to the features of the Premium Performance detector, the Ultra Performance detector
offers excellent stability for long term measurement of extremely low optical
power levels.
• Only available as a panel mount.
Filtered 2mm
InGaAs High power
• Measures power levels from -45 to +27 dBm over the wavelength range of 800 to 1650 nm.
• Features high accuracy as well as very linear behavior.
Integrated remote
heads
• Measures absolute power
• +33dB input power
• 80dB dynamic range
• Larger input aperture
• Premium performance and PCT version
Flexible
Detector
Configuration
Cassette-mounted • Detectors mounted directly on the cassette faceplate.
• Configuration, the density available is 1, 2 or 4 detectors per single width cassette.
• Must configure with identical detector type.
Remote detector • With electrical connectors to which remote detector heads can be attached.
• Configuration, the density available is 1, 2 or 4 detectors per single width cassette.
• Flexibility with remote heads to mix detector types.
The interface module is compatible with all performance grades of remote heads and can accommodate a mix of performance grades. For example, an application
requiring a general-purpose optical power measurement (OPM) and a high-power OPM could be connected to the same remote head base module, thereby reducing
the number of slots used in the MAP chassis.