Product Features
Fast, full-featured L/I/V test
operation
Easy-to-use Test Wizard forcomplete test creation
Production-ready “load and run”
configuration with security
Built-in Microsoft Access®
database for test and data storage!
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ILX Lightwave sets new standards in flexibility andease of use with our laser diode parametric analysis software, the SPA-9000. When coupled with the LPA-9080B
Laser Diode Parameter Analyzer, this powerful Windows-based software provides detailed test configurations
that fully evaluate laser diode performance during
development and qualification testing. In production, preconifgured test schemes can be executed using a simple“load test and RUN” operation, with test access limited via
multi-level password security.
All tests and measured data are stored in MicrosoftAccess® database format, allowing for easy export into
other analysis programs or enterprise systems. In addition, the software can also use data files from ILX’s
previous DOS and LabVIEW applications, simplifying theupgrade process from legacy test systems. Measurements can be configured for display to meet your exact
needs, and printed results can be customized for final
test reports, including your company logo and address
information.

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Test Flexibility

Test Results

All parametric tests are created and edited
through a Windows® Wizard, with its familiar “Back,Next, and Cancel” functions. Sophisticated testplans can be created quickly and conveniently
stored for later re-use or editing. These same tests
can also be used easily in production, with security
controlled access, under a simple “Load Test andRun” operation sequence. Full L/I/V characterization is possible, along with a number of otherTelcordia® recommended performance tests. For
comprehensive testing of temperature-dependent
parameters, up to 6 temperature set-points can bedefined and repeated under a single test plan.

Upon completion of a test run, all measured parameters are stored in the built-in Microsoft Access®
database in user-specified format. The test results
can be configured for real-time output display and forprinted test reporting.
Final test reports can be customized to include company logo and contact information, as well as test result
formatting. Additionally, the stored test data can berecalled for later evaluation and review, or for conducting more detailed study such as kink-free power
analysis.

Test Plan Security
The software environment features three levelsof security - user-level, basic or none. Underuser-level a system administrator or test manager
can define different levels of access and permission
for various users of the system, all password controlled. This prevents unauthorized modifications toestablished test plans, and limits production accessto only the production mode of operation. The basic
level of security prevents inadvertent modification
to stored tests as well as preventing unauthorized
use of the system. During design and development,
security can be left off, allowing maximum flexibility
and access to the system.

Manual Control Screen
The SPA-9000 also offers a password-protected,
manual control screen, allowing you to operate theLPA-9080 Analyzer as a single-channel laser diodecontroller with built in power meter. This mode offers
flexibility during the device development stage, and also
provides a convenient means of trouble-shooting initialtest set-ups.

Sample of completed test results

SPA-9000 SERIES SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Computer Type:
Memory:Hard Disk Drive:
Video:
Disc Drive:
Printer:Interface:
Operating System:

266 MHz Pentium®-class machine, minimum
128 MB or greater, depending on Windows® operating system
Minimum of 40 MB free space
SVGA 800 x 600 minimum
CD Rom drive (for software installation)
Any Windows® system printerNational Instruments® GPIB interface card and drive software
Windows® 2000 Professional, or Windows® XP Professional

ORDERING INFORMATION
SPA-9000

Sample of printed output

Laser Diode Parametric Analysis Software

In keeping with our continuing improvement, ILX Lightwave reserves the right to change
specifications without notice and without liability for such changes.

P.O. Box 6310, Bozeman, MT 59771 • FAX: 406-586-9405

For information call
1-800-459-9459

www.ilxlightwave.com

International Inquiries: 406-586-1244
email: sales@ilxlightwave.com

Rev. 3/13/03