VIAVI Solutions
Data Sheet
VIAVI
General Purpose Light Source
Modules(mSRC-C2)
MAP Series Fixed Wavelength Emitters
Key Features and Benefits
y Sources at key wavelengths for all key
communication windows.
y Range of emitter types with specific
spectral bandwidth and polarization levels.
y Temperature and power feedback control
for ultra- stable performance.
y Simplify test system integration with
Individual output connectors or
pre-multiplexed.
y Enables applications requiring modulation
from to Hz with Hz resolution.
y Single Mode and Multimode with IEC
complaint launch conditions.
y One, two, or four independent or muxed
sources available in a single cassette.
Applications
y Insertion loss testing.
y General power sensor or path
loss calibration.
y Multimode loss testing with IEC
launch conditions.
y Broadband sources for use with optical
spectrum analyzers.
y CWDM components measurements.
y General purpose Interferometry
applications.
Compliance
y The MAP series mSRC-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 No. ,
July .
Figure – mSRC-C MAP- summary view GUI
The Multiple Application Platform (MAP) General Purpose
Light Sources (mSRC-C��) are a family of stabilized, fiber
coupled, fixed wavelength emitters with coverage of the
key telecom / datacom wavelength bands – , ,
, , , and nm.
The MAP general purpose source is a high-density
source used for test and measurements in lab or
production environments. It is offered in a range of
emitter types with specific spectral bandwidth and
polarization levels. The mSRC-C2 is a hot-pluggable
cassette designed for use within the MAP mainframe.
Functional Description
The many variants of the mSRC-C2 enable a broad
array of applications and encompasses several
different emitter types. The emitter types have a
specific set of spectral properties that make them
ideal for different metrology applications. They
can be used for insertion loss testing and path loss
calibration amongst other applications.
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 allow users to operate at a system level or
access the full power of a module.
General Purpose Light Sources, mSRC-C
Options and Configurations
Dual and quad wavelength versions are available as either pre-multiplexed or individual outputs. These options
are designed to enable flexible integration into manufacturing test environments. Where available, lasers can
be controlled with internal power feedback stabilization for long term stable output power. Simple on/off
modulation is available at rates from 150 and 2000Hz which can be leveraged for synchronous detection or
measurement applications.
VIAVI offers three different mSRC-C2 emitter types, these emitters and their applications are listed in the table below:
Chassis and Modular Family
The VIAVI Multiple Application Platform (MAP) is a modular, rack mountable or benchtop, optical test and
measurement platform with chassis’ that can host 2, 3 or 8 application modules. The LightDirect family of
modules are characterized by their simple control and single function nature. Individually or together they form
the foundation of a diverse array of optical test applications. The web enabled multiuser interface is simple and
intuitive. LXI compliant with a full suite of SCPI based automation drivers and PC based management tools, the
VIAVI MAP is optimized for both the lab to manufacturing environments.
The mSRC is part of the LightDirect module family. Alongside the many other modules, such as optical
attenuators, polarization scramblers, power meters, and spectrum analyzers, the MAP series is the ideal, modular
platform for photonic system and module testing.
The mSRC-C2 is compatible with all current MAP-300 and MAP-200 chassis.
mSRC-C Emitter Type Available Variants Targeted Appplication
Fabry Perot Lasers • Basic or TEC’d FP laser.
• SM or MM.
• Individual Output or
Multiplexed Output.
• Insertion loss testing.
• General power meter or path loss calibration.
• Transient loss testing stimulus.
Low Power, Depolarized MM LED’s • MM Individual Output or
Multiplexed Output.
• Multimode loss testing with IEC launch conditions.
• Path loss calibration.
Super Luminescent Diode (SLED) • SM Individual Output or
Multiplexed Output.
• Broadband sources for use with optical
spectrum analyzers.
• CWDM components measurements.
• General purpose and interferometry applications.