Santec Canada Corporation Unveils a New Multichannel PER Meter for High-volume Testing

Ottawa, Canada – March 24, 2025 – Santec Canada Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the PEM-400 Polarization Extinction Ratio (PER) Meter. This state-of-the-art instrument is designed to meet the demands of high-volume testing for polarization maintaining (PM) components, including fiber array units (FAU) and external laser small form-factor pluggables (ELSFP).

The PEM-400 features a unique optical detector capable of measuring across an entire multifiber connector or FAU without the need for repositioning the device under test (DUT) or utilizing an alignment stage. This innovation enables automated multichannel PER measurements at unprecedented speeds, allowing a 12-fiber DUT to be assessed in under 30 seconds—a performance unmatched by current commercial solutions.

For passive component testing, the PEM-400 offers a multichannel polarized source selectable at either 1310 or 1550 nm, with configurations supporting up to 24 outputs. Custom wavelengths and higher channel counts are available upon request to accommodate specific testing requirements.

More details are available at: https://inst.santec.com/products/componenttesting/pem-400

Key Features:
• Built-in multichannel PM source: provides flexibility and efficiency in testing various PM components.
• Wide-area detector: captures PER across entire multifiber connectors or FAUs without repositioning, streamlining the testing process.
• 30 dB PER dynamic range: ensures accurate and reliable measurements across a broad range of PER values.

The introduction of the PEM-400 underscores Santec Canada’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance testing efficiency and accuracy in the optical fiber connectivity industry.

About santec Canada Corporation

santec Canada Corporation is a subsidiary of santec Holdings Corporation, located in Ottawa, Ontario, specializes in fiber optics test and measurement equipment. santec Holdings Corporation (TSE Standard: 6777) was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Komaki, Aichi, Japan. The company has subsidiaries in Japan, North America, the United Kingdom, and China, serving a global customer base, including major telecommunications companies, optical subsystem manufacturers, and leading research institutions.

santec’s product lines include advanced optical components, tunable lasers, optical test & measurement systems, and OCT systems for applications in telecommunications, life sciences, sensing, and industrial fields.