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Data Sheet
VIAVI
MAP-
Broadband Light Source, MBBS-C1
The Multiple Application Platform (MAP-200) Broadband
Source (mBBS-C1) is a third generation erbium doped fiber
based design. The mBBS-C1 delivers 100mW of amplified
spontaneous emission (ASE) across the extended C-band
and the L-band. The ultra-stable, depolarized optical
output is spectrally flat to within 1.8dB and shows power
stability better than 0.02dB. These characteristics make it
ideal for several applications including noise loading during
OSNR compliance test, power loading of optical amplifiers
during gain, and noise figure measurements or passive
component characterization. Due to extreme power
stability, this source is often used for optical calibration of
power meters and variable attenuators.
Features and Benefits
y >mW depolarized output power over the
extended C-band and the L-band.
y Power flatness < .dB
y Ultra-high power stability
y LXI-compliant interfaces and IVI drivers
Applications
y Source for optical component spectral tests
y OSNR noise loading for receiver and systems
compliance tests
y Power loading for optical amplifier testing
y Ultra-stable source for optical
calibration systems
Compliance
y The MAP- mBBS-C module, when installed
in a MAP chassis, complies to CE, CSA/UL/
IEC, LXI Class C requirements, meets
the requirements of Class M in standard IEC
(), and complies with CFR
. except deviations per Laser Notice
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Relative Power Density (dBm/nm)
Wavelength (nm)
mBBS-C1 C-Band Typical Output Spectrum
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1565
Wavelength (nm)
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mBBS-C1 L-Band Typical Output Spectrum
Relative Power Density (dBm/nm)
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Product specifications and descriptions in this
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MAP-200 LightDirect Family of modules
The mBBS-C1 module is an Ethernet or GPIB modular instrument that can be directly managed from your PC-based
automation system. A member of the LightDirect Family of MAP-200 modules, the mBBS-C1 can be deployed in
the compact MAP-220C 2-slot chassis or the larger 3- or 8-slot chassis systems (MAP-230B or MAP-280). Alongside
many other modules, such as amplifiers, precision attenuators, power meters and spectrum analyzers, the MAP-200
is the ideal, modular photonics test platform for 100G+ test applications.
Specifications
Part Numbers
Parameter
1
C-Band L-Band
Operating Wavelength Range nm –nm 1565 – 1610nm
Saturated Power
2
≥ 20dBm
Spectral Gain Flatness
• C-band spectral range: 1529-1565nm
• L-band spectral range: 1570-1603nm
≤ 1.8dB
Total Power Stability
3
≤ 0.02dB
Laser Safety Class
4
1M
Fiber Type
5
Single Mode Fiber
Connector Type FC/APC
Operation Temperature 0 – 40 °C
Operation Humidity Maximum 95% RH, 0 to 40°C non condensing
Storage Temperature -30 to 60 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D) 4.06cm x 13.26cm x 37.03cm
Weight 2.3kg
1. All optical measurements were done after minimum 30 minutes warming up measured at constant temperature of 23±3°C
2. Measured with OPM set at wavelength of 1550nm for C-band; 1590nm for L-band
3. Measured as peak to peak variation within 30 minutes
4. Classified as per standard IEC60825-1:2014
5. For IEC60793-2-50 Type B1.3/ ISO 11801 OS2 compliant fiber, i.e. Corning SMF-28e
Part Number
MBBS-C11CA-M100-MFA Broadband source, Extended C-band, Flattened with FC/APC connectors
MBBS-C11LA-M100-MFA Broadband Source, L-band, Flattened with FC/APC connectors