Bristol Instruments adds model 338A to 338 Optical Wavelength Meter Series

July 16, 2020

The optical wavelength meter measures the wavelength of CW and modulated signals to an accuracy of ± 0.3 pm through Michelson interferometer-based technology with fast Fourier transform analysis.

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Bristol Instruments has expanded its 338 Optical Wavelength Meter Series with the addition of the model 338A. The optical wavelength meter measures the wavelength of CW and modulated signals to an accuracy of ± 0.3 pm through Michelson interferometer-based technology with fast Fourier transform analysis.

The 338A as well as 338B systems offer a measurement rate of 25 Hz, which Bristol says reduces test times and increases production throughput (see "Bristol Instruments unveils 338 Series Optical Wavelength Meter for optical transceiver testing"). They also feature what the company says is a low price point as well as Bristol’s standard five-year warranty.

“We’re committed to continually improving our products to address the production needs of our customers,” commented Dr. Brian Samoriski, vice president of sales and marketing at Bristol Instruments. “With the addition of the 338A Optical Wavelength Meter, we have combined affordability, speed, and higher accuracy in one system to help optimize optical transceiver testing.”

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Stephen Hardy | Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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