
Telecom-Band Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8500, 1250–1650 nm, 60 pm
AE8500Design Tools
The AE8500 is optimized for the fiber-communication bands, 1250–1650 nm, with 60 pm resolution and a full-band sweep under 1.2 s. Adaptive internal calibration removes the need for an external calibration source, and it measures immediately at power-on without warm-up.
Key Features
- Spectral range 1250–1650 nm, covering all fiber-communication bands
- 60 pm wavelength resolution
- Adaptive internal calibration — no external manual calibration source needed
- No warm-up: measure immediately at power-on
- WDM, light-source and EDFA analysis functions
- Full-band sweep under 1.2 s
- 12.1-inch touchscreen
Typical Applications
- Telecom network installation and maintenance
- DWDM/CWDM channel verification
- Transceiver production test
- EDFA testing
Related Products
- Portable Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8560 — portable, 600–1700 nm
- Ultra-High-Resolution Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8700 — higher resolution, below 10 pm
- Wavelength Calibration Light Source AE86001 for Optical Spectrum Analyzers — wavelength calibration source
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Model: AE8500 · Pricing and lead time on request — contact WaveQuanta for a quote.
| Wavelength Range | 1250–1650 nm |
| Resolution | 60 pm |
| Calibration | Adaptive, internal |
| Warm-up | Not required |
| Sweep Time | < 1.2 s (full band) |
| Analysis Functions | WDM, light source, EDFA |
| Display | 12.1-inch touchscreen |
Product Family: Light Analysis - Spectrum Analyzers (5 variants)
| Product | SKU | Size | Clear Aperture | Operating Wavelength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-High-Resolution Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8700, 800–1650 nm, <10 pm |
AE8700
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| High-Performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8600A, 600–1700 nm, Free-Space Coupled |
AE8600A
| — | — | — | Contact |
| Telecom-Band Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8500, 1250–1650 nm, 60 pm Current |
AE8500
| — | — | — | |
| High-Performance Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8600E, 600–1700 nm, 20 pm |
AE8600E
| — | — | — | Contact |
| Portable Optical Spectrum Analyzer AE8560, 600–1700 nm, 0.04 nm |
AE8560
| — | — | — | Contact |






