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Santec, a manufacturer of tunable lasers, optical measurement instruments, and photonic components, is featured on GoPhotonics. The company focuses on precise optical signal control, wavelength tuning, optical power measurement, signal conditioning, and advanced light modulation for high-performance photonics systems. Its portfolio includes MEMS-based variable optical attenuators, optical power meters, tunable semiconductor lasers, tunable optical filters, and spatial light modulators designed for stable operation, high precision, and flexible system integration. Santec solutions are widely used in optical communication networks, silicon photonics testing, coherent transceivers, optical component characterization, spectroscopy, quantum optics, and advanced photonics research applications.
COVA-1 - Variable Optical Attenuator for Communication Applications
The COVA-1 is a MEMS-based variable optical attenuator that operates across the 1530 - 1610 nm wavelength range. It provides up to 40 dB attenuation with low insertion loss, low polarization dependent loss, and high return loss for stable optical signal control in communication systems. The device uses electrostatic MEMS technology to deliver fast response performance, low power consumption, and high resistance to shock and vibration for reliable long-term operation. It supports compact optical integration with through-hole and surface-mount package options and is available in bright and dark attenuation types with SC/SPC, LC/SPC, and MU/SPC connector compatibility. It is ideal for QSFP-DD optical transceivers, optical communication systems, data center networks, optical power monitoring, and 5G/6G communication applications.
DTS-100 -Optical Power Meter for Testing Applications
The DTS-100 is an optical power meter that operates across the 400 - 1650 nm wavelength range for detecting optical power variations and signal interruptions in fiber optic devices. It supports single-mode and multimode measurements with an optical power range from -40 dBm to 0 dBm for evaluating passive and active components. It enables detection of short optical dropouts with configurable time windows from microseconds to seconds and adjustable loss thresholds from 0.5 dB for precise event monitoring. It provides automated recording and analysis of signal discontinuities including dropouts and transient fluctuations during testing. It supports FC, SC, and ST connector interfaces with USB-based data acquisition and software-controlled measurement and logging. It is ideal for optical component qualification, reliability testing, stress testing, and performance validation of fiber optic systems and devices.
MTF-VB - Tunable Filter for Transceiver Applications
The MTF-VB is a MEMS-based optical filter that operates over a wavelength tuning range of approximately 40 nm and supports variable bandwidth tuning from 200 GHz to 700 GHz. It enables independent adjustment of center wavelength and transmission bandwidth for optimized optical signal filtering and noise suppression across coherent communication systems. It supports optical transmission rates from 400 Gb/s to 1.2 Tb/s and is compatible with modulation formats such as QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM for high-capacity optical networks. It provides flexible signal conditioning for improving spectral efficiency and system performance in advanced communication links. It is available in a compact package designed for integration in SFF optical transceiver platforms with MEMS-based optical filtering functionality. It is ideal for ASE noise reduction, optical signal conditioning in coherent transceivers, and high-capacity optical communication systems.
TSL-570 Type H - Tunable Semiconductor Laser for Spectroscopy Applications
The TSL-570 Type H is a tunable semiconductor laser that operates at wavelength ranges of 1260 nm - 1360 nm and 1500 nm - 1630 nm. It provides precise and stable wavelength tuning with high-resolution control across step and continuous sweep modes. It supports fast wavelength sweeping for optical characterization with consistent output performance and narrow linewidth operation for high spectral purity. It offers FC or SC APC output connectors with PM fiber compatibility and supports GP-IB, USB, and Ethernet interfaces with a touch panel display for control. It is available as a benchtop instrument for laboratory use. It is ideal for silicon photonics testing, optical component characterization, and optical spectroscopy applications.
SLM-210 - Spatial Light Modulator for Quantum Computing Applications
The SLM-210 is a spatial light modulator that operates at wavelengths of 400 nm - 1600 nm. It enables precise spatial phase and wavefront control for optical signal manipulation with high-resolution modulation across a full HD pixel array. It provides stable phase modulation with controlled optical response for dynamic beam shaping and wavefront correction applications. It supports high frame rate operation with accurate digital control for real-time optical pattern generation. It is designed for integration with standard digital interfaces and software-based control for flexible system operation. It is available as a compact module for laboratory and system-level integration. It is ideal for holography, wavefront correction, optical beam shaping and steering, biosensing, quantum computing, pulse shaping, beam shaping, and phase pattern control applications.
With its portfolio of tunable lasers, optical filters, spatial light modulators, variable optical attenuators, and precision test and measurement systems, Santec Corporation enables accurate optical signal generation, control, and characterization across advanced photonic and communication wavelengths. By combining high-precision wavelength tuning, stable optical power management, and advanced modulation and sensing technologies, the company delivers reliable measurement performance, enhanced system stability, and flexible integration for complex optical setups. Santec Corporation’s focus on optical communication technology, photonic test solutions, and high-performance component design makes it a trusted provider for optical networking, silicon photonics, spectroscopy, quantum optics, and advanced photonics research applications.
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