SmartComb-ULN
Compact Optical Frequency Comb

Specifications

Ultra-low-noise performance is now available in a compact form factor!

Advanced Features and Benefits

touch panel and remote control
beat detection unit included
transportable, 19" rack mountable
full automation

SmartComb-ULN
Comb Spacing	250 MHz (others on request)
Accuracy*	<1 x 10^-17 for τ >100 s**	1 x 10^-14 (τ>100 s)^Δ
Stability* (MDEV)	<5 x 10^-17 in 1s, <5 x 10^-18 in 1000 s	5 x 10^-13 in 1 s^Δ
Laser Input	one linearly polarized SC/APC PM input port
Center Wavelength	1560 nm
Spectral Range @ 1550 nm	>25 nm
Measurement Wavelength	choose one in the 500 - 2100 nm range
Linewidth	<1 Hz** for all comb lines and all wavelength extensions

*out-of-loop comb-comb-comparison, **phase lock to optical reference, ^Δphase lock to rf reference

Description

All your comb applications at your fingertips:

Menlo Systems introduces its newest platform for metrology: The SmartComb-ULN, a compact, robust, high-end, and fully-automated Frequency Comb system. This turn-key, all-in-one device, built with Menlo Systems’ robust and reliable figure 9^® fiber mode-locked oscillator technology, combines the unrivaled performance of our ultra-low-noise (ULN) frequency comb with a compact form factor of only 3 height units (3U) in a 19” rack format. 6 output ports are readily available to either directly interact with your application in the Er-band or seed spectral extensions and amplifiers, enabling experiments in the spectral range from 500 nm to 2100 nm. An input port for an optical lock at 1.5 μm is also included. The SmartComb-ULN ensures that spectral purity and stability are maintained throughout the entire covered spectral domain, making it ideal for use in both mobile and stationary applications, thus providing reliable performance for a wide range of scenarios. Furthermore, the underlying technology has already proven to be suitable for applications in demanding environments such as on-board aircraft and sounding rockets.

Watch a system demonstration of the SmartComb here:

Options

Rackmounted SmartComb Extensions

Product Code: Rackmounted Extension
The SmartComb can provide stabilized comb output as a seed, thereby extending the range from 530 to 2000 nm with optional retrofittable extensions.
SCM Supercontinuum Module

Product Code: SCM
Provides up to 8 beat signals between the comb and external continuous wave (CW) lasers in the range of 670 - 1700 nm with a signal-to-noise-ration of >35 dB. The CW inputs are fiber coupled and the outputs are BNC ports.