EXFO FTBx-5235 – Optical spectrum analyzer

The EXFO FTBx-5235 is a portable optical spectrum analyzer that measures CWDM and DWDM wavelengths, characterizes Remote PHY deployments, and analyzes hybrid networks. It is a compact, entry-level optical spectrum analyzer that is ideal for various field applications, including DWDM and CWDM network commissioning.

Key Features

• Compact design: The FTBx-5235 is a compact, portable device easily transported to field locations. Its small size and lightweight design make it ideal for technicians working in tight spaces or remote locations.
• High accuracy: The FTBx-5235 provides high-accuracy measurements of channel power and wavelength characteristics. This makes it an ideal tool for commissioning and troubleshooting DWDM and CWDM networks.
• Easy to use: The FTBx-5235 is designed to be easy to use, with an intuitive interface that allows technicians to quickly and easily perform measurements and analysis. It also includes a range of automated features that help to simplify complex tasks.
• Versatile: The FTBx-5235 is a versatile device that can be used for a range of applications, including Remote PHY deployments and hybrid network analysis. It is also compatible with various connector adapters, making connecting to different types of fiber optic cables easy.

Benefits

The EXFO FTBx-5235 is a tool designed to simplify complex tasks and reduce the time required to perform measurements and analysis. This improves efficiency, helping to reduce downtime and improve network performance. Additionally, its high accuracy measurements can ensure that networks are operating at peak performance which can help to reduce errors and improve the quality of service provided to customers. The EXFO FTBx-5235’s compact design makes it an affordable option for technicians and network operators, reducing the costs associated with network downtime and repairs.

Applications

The EXFO FTBx-5235 optical spectrum analyzer is a versatile device that can be used for a range of applications. Some of the key applications include:

• DWDM and CWDM network commissioning: The FTBx-5235 is ideal for commissioning DWDM and CWDM networks, providing high accuracy measurements of channel power and wavelength characteristics.
• Remote PHY deployments: The FTBx-5235 can be used to characterize Remote PHY deployments, ensuring that they are operating at peak performance.
• Hybrid network analysis: The FTBx-5235 is also ideal for analyzing hybrid networks, providing accurate measurements of channel power and wavelength characteristics.

EXFO FTBx-5235 – Optical spectrum analyzer Specifications:

• Size (H x W x D): 51 mm x 159 mm x 185 mm (2 in x 6 1/4 in x 7 5/16 in)
• Weight: 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
• Temperature Operating: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
• Temperature Storage: -40 °C to 50 °C (-40 °F to 122 °F)
• Connectors:
  • EI (EXFO UPC universal interface)
  • EA (EXFO APC universal interface)
• Relative humidity: 0 % to 90 % non-condensing.

SPECTRAL MEASUREMENT

• Wavelength range (nm): 1250 to 1650
• Wavelength uncertainty (nm): ±0.06, ±0.02
• Reference: Internal
• Resolution bandwidth (FWHM) (nm): ≤ 0.10
• Wavelength repeatability 2σ (nm): ±0.005
• Analysis modes: WDM and drift

POWER MEASUREMENT

• Dynamic range (dBm) (per channel): –65 to 23 dB
• Maximum total safe power (dBm): 29
• Absolute power uncertainty (dB): ±0.6
• Power repeatability 2σ (dB): ±0.1

OPTICAL MEASUREMENT

• Optical rejection ratio at 1550 nm (dB):
  • at 0.2 nm (25 GHz) —-> 31 (35 typical)
  • at 0.4 nm (50 GHz) —-> 40 (45 typical)
• Channel spacing: 33 to 200 GHz CWDM
• PDL (dB): ±0.1
• ORL (dB): >40
• Measurement time (s) (includes scanning, analysis and display): <1.2