High wavelength resolution and measurement sensitivity The AQ6374 offers a high wavelength resolution (minimum 0.05 nm) and a high close-in dynamic range of 60 dB (peak ±1.0 nm) which enable high-accuracy measurement of the emission spectrum of semiconductor lasers, such as a distributed feedback laser diode (DFB-LD) and a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL). Its minimum receiving sensitivity of −80 dBm and the ability to sample 100,001 points enable comprehensive measurement over a wide wavelength range, including the wavelength loss characteristics of optical fiber. Free-space optical input structure Measuring via single-mode and multi-mode fibers is possible. Not using optical fibers in the input part lowers insertion loss even when using multi-mode fibers, and suppresses the degradation of measuring speed caused by drops in input signal levels. Gas purging feature There is strong light absorption due to the influence of water vapor at a wavelength near 1400 nm which may affect measurement results. The AQ6374 can reduce the influence of the optical absorption of water vapor on measurement by continuously supplying a purge gas such as nitrogen to the inside of the monochromator through an air inlet/outlet opening on the back panel of the analyzer.