COVER STORY YOKOGAWA
Yokogawa instruments are renowned for maintaining high levels of precision and for continuing to deliver value for far longer than the typical shelf-life of such equipment. Yokogawa believes that precise and effective measurement lies at the heart of successful innovation MA: Yokogawa’s analyzers are known for quality. How does the value proposition work when a researcher needs to convince her department to make a new investment?
MA: Yokogawa products are second to none. What else sets the company apart from competitors, especially in light of the challenges we face in recovering from a global pandemic?
YOKOGAWA: The AQ6380 is not a basic analyzer - it’s the world’s best grating based OSA, so it is second to none. It’s an extreme precision Optical Spectrum Analyzer that features improved precision for developing and producing the next generation of optical network backhaul components.
YOKOGAWA: At Yokogawa Test & Measurement, we provide more than simply products. We provide lasting value to customers. Our diverse and comprehensive range of solutions and services mean we are constantly working closely with our customers. Yokogawa believes that precise and effective measurement lies at the heart of successful innovation – and has focused its own R&D on providing the tools that researchers and engineers need to address challenges great and small.
Moreover, Yokogawa instruments are renowned for maintaining high levels of precision and for continuing to deliver value for far longer than the typical shelf-life of such equipment. Yokogawa believes that precise and effective measurement lies at the heart of successful innovation. The company has focused its own R&D on providing the tools that researchers and engineers need to address challenges great and small. One other benefit is the ability to emulate the OSA on a PC and control it remotely with the ‘OSA Viewer’ application software. OSA Viewer’s user interface and analysis capabilities allow R&D and production users to easily view and analyze waveforms on their PC or laptop. The AQ6380 can be controlled remotely via a direct connection or over a network. An automated measurement system can be readily built with a remote-control interface using either Ethernet or GP-IB. The remote command set conforms to the Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments (SCPI). Other Yokogawa OSAs use the same command set, which is compatible with AQ6370 series and AQ6319, as well as proprietary AQ6317compatible commands.
One of the essential aspects of maintaining the accuracy of an OSA is regular calibration to known standards. The AQ6380 employs on-board calibration through a built-in light source. Calibration of the wavelength is performed automatically at set intervals by switching the optical path with an internal optical switch. Yokogawa instruments are renowned for maintaining high levels of precision and for continuing to deliver value for far longer than the typical shelflife of such equipment. Purchasing an OSA from Yokogawa is a future proof investment. For current Yokogawa OSA users, the AQ6380 is also backward compatible, making it easy to upgrade existing measurement systems. For further information about the AQ6380, please visit:
These features are ideal when R&D users need to evaluate and analyze measurement data, optimize test conditions and troubleshoot on remote lines, and when production users need to collect and analyze measurement results from remote production lines. MA: What characteristics translate most readily into benefits the researcher will appreciate? YOKOGAWA: Excellent optical wavelength resolution of 5 pm allow optical signals in close proximity to be clearly separated. This is a key capability. COPYRIGHT PIC MAGAZINE
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