HP 70950B Optical Spectrum Analyzer

Specs at a glance for the 70950B

- Wavelength Range: 600 to 1700 nm

- Dynamic Range: –50 dB >±1 nm

- Wavelength Accuracy: ±1 nm

- Wavelength Linearity: ±0.05 nm, for spans <40 nm

- Wavelength Repeatability: ±0.005 nm

- Polarization Dependency: ±2.5 dB (600 to 1700nm)

Additional Information

- Resolution Accuracy: ±30% (600 to 1700nm)

- Sweep Time: 40 nm/50 ms


The 70950B or the 71450B Optical Spectrum Analyzer is a diffraction-grating based optical spectrum analyzer that provides spectral measurements of optical power versus wavelength and advanced functions for measuring and characterizing optical components, amplifiers, LEDs, DBF lasers, and Fabry-Perot lasers.