Broadband Light Source
Wideband, low-coherence illumination for component testing, OCT, interferometry and fiber sensing.
Family #1Ready for integration
Single-frequency photonics platform
Broadband & ASE Light Sources – High-Performance Solutions
Stable spectral output and low-noise broadband illumination for testing, sensing, imaging and photonics research.
RELATIVE INTENSITY NOISE< 0.05 dB
OUTPUT STABILITY< 0.6 dB
TYPICAL POWERUp to 10 W
Category overview
Broadband and ASE Light Sources
Techwin presents a complete range of broadband & ASE light sources engineered for research, industrial testing, fiber sensing and biomedical imaging. These systems provide stable, low-coherence optical illumination with low noise and dependable spectral uniformity across 1.0 µm, 1.5 µm and 2.0 µm bands.
Highlights
Snapshot of what this laser family delivers in the lab.
Wide spectral bandwidth with stable, repeatable output
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Low relative intensity noise (RIN) and noise-optimized performance
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Compact, robust mechanical design for lab and field use
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Feature matrix
Engineered features that matter in the lab
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Broadband Light Source – Capability #1
Broadband Light Source
Performance metrics and technical specifications across key dimensions like stability, noise, coherence and integration.
Stability
Stable spectral output with controlled bandwidth and minimal drift over extended operations
All Performance Metrics
Stability
Stable spectral output with controlled bandwidth and minimal drift over extended operations
Low Noise
Low RIN (relative intensity noise) with optimized noise floor for precise measurements
High Coherence
Low coherence length enabling speckle-free imaging and interference-based sensing
Easy Integration
Fiber-coupled modules with standard connectors for easy integration into lab setups
Wide spectral
Wide spectral bandwidth across 1.0 µm, 1.5 µm and 2.0 µm bands
Long operational
Long operational lifetime with calibrated spectral performance
Product families
Products
Explore product families and models — quick specs, datasheets, and deep dive.
5 product familiesDatasheets & quick specs available
ASE Light Source (1.0 µm)
Stable ASE emission around 1.0 µm for fiber component analysis, sensing and telecom testbeds.
Family #2Ready for integration
ASE Light Source (1.5 µm)
Telecom-grade ASE source for FBG testing, DAS/DTS development and lab calibration.
Family #3Ready for integration
ASE Light Source (2.0 µm)
Mid-IR ASE module for specialty sensing, component characterization and research applications.
Family #4Ready for integration
Super Luminescent LED (SLED)
Broadband SLED modules offering wide bandwidth, low coherence and long operational lifetime for OCT and imaging.
Family #5Ready for integration
Technical advantages
Engineering advantages,explained visually.
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Lab-validated metrics
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Low coherence length and spectrally smooth output for interference-based systems.
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Noise-optimized architecture for improved measurement SNR.
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Configurable spectral shaping and bandwidth options.
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High mechanical and thermal stability for continuous operation.
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Fiber-coupled outputs, connector choices and integration-ready modules.
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Factory calibration and traceable spectral characterization.
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Applications
Stable spectral output and low-noise broadband illumination for testing, sensing, imaging and photonics research.
Need stable broadband illumination or ASE sources for testing or imaging?
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