User`s guide

SECTION 1– Introduction
The WAVECREST OE-2 converts optical communications signals into electrical signals. In
combination with a WAVECREST DTS or SIA system, the OE-2 enables accurate, high performance
jitter measurements on optical signals. The OE-2 can be operated in local mode or it can be
controlled through its GPIB interface using WAVECREST’s Virtual Instruments™ Signal Integrity
(VISI) software.
Features
The OE-2 incorporates all of the features needed for making single- or dual-channel, high
performance optical signal measurements.
Fully Calibrated - The
OE-2 is fully calibrated from the optical input to the electrical output permitting
accurate signal level measurements without the need for additional instruments.
High Bandwidth - Enables measurement of high-speed data communication signals.
Built-in Amplifiers - Boosts low power signals to measurable levels.
Built-in Filters - Used to establish the noise bandwidth of optical signals. Available filter options include Fibre
Channel, Fibre Channel 2X, Gigabit Ethernet, InfiniBand™, XAUI, and SONET OC-48.
Power Meter -
Each channel of the OE-2 includes an average optical power meter.
High-Speed Measurements -
WAVECREST DTS or SIA system with an OE-2 can quickly make highly
accurate jitter measurements.
GPIB Interface - The
OE-2 can be run remotely via the GPIB or locally via the front panel.
Dual Channel Capability - The
OE-2 is available in single-channel or dual-channel models.
Figure 1 – Dual-Channel OE-2 shown with WAVECREST SIA-3000
Section 1 | Introduction |
1