InsideViewTM is an optical coherence domain reflectometer (OCDR-1000) designed to obtain space-resolved reflection information inside a fiber optical component, such as a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC), for diagnosing quality or design issues. It is based on a polarization optimized white light interferometer proprietary to General Photonics. It performs the functions of the discontinued Agilent 8504B Reflectometer – and more – but with better polarization management, spatial resolution, and accuracy; larger scan range and dynamic range; and smaller size and weight. It is a low cost alternative to OFDR technology, with a much higher dynamic range that avoids the masking of small reflection peaks by the large reflections typical of the input surface of an optical device.
Applications
Characterizing depolarizers and depolarized light sources, such as ASE and SLED sources and the pumps for Raman amplifiers.
Monitoring OSNR and PMD of optical signals
Measuring the noise figure of optical amplifiers.
key features
Characterizing depolarizers and depolarized light sources, such as ASE and SLED sources and the pumps for Raman amplifiers.
Monitoring OSNR and PMD of optical signals
Measuring the noise figure of optical amplifiers.