Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) 83437A
Broadband Light Source
1260 nm to 1360 nm and 1460 nm to 1580 nm Wavelength Range
+7 dBm typical (broadband output) Output Power
Broadband Light Source (BBS) Source Type
±2 dB typical across output spectrum Spectral Flatness
FC/PC optical connector interface Output Connector
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1260 nm to 1360 nm and 1460 nm to 1580 nm |
| Output Power | +7 dBm typical (broadband output) |
| Source Type | Broadband Light Source (BBS) |
| Spectral Flatness | ±2 dB typical across output spectrum |
| Output Connector | FC/PC optical connector interface |
| Polarization | Unpolarized output |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Warm-Up Time | 15 minutes for rated specifications |
Keysight Technologies 83437A Options:
- 83437A - 001 - Add 1550 nm Isolator
- 83437A - 002 - Add 1200 nm EELED
- 83437A - 003 - Add 1310 nm EELED
- 83437A - 004 - Add 1430 nm EELED
- 83437A - 005 - Delete 1550 nm EELED
- 83437A - 006 - Add 1650 nm EELED
- 83437A - 011 - HMS-10/HP Connector
- 83437A - 013 - DIN Connector
- 83437A - 014 - ST Connector
- 83437A - 017 - SC Connector
- 83437A - 022 - Angled Contact Output (compatible to FC/APC, DIN 4108, ST/APC, etc.)
- 83437A - UK6 - Commercial Calibration Certificate with Test Data
- 83437A - 1CM - Rack Mount Kit
- 83437A - 1CN - Front Handles
- 83437A - 1CP - Rack Mount Kit with Handles
The Keysight (Agilent) 83437A incoherent light source supports measurement of insertion loss, crosstalk, bandwidth, and polarization dependencies of passive optical components, using up to four EELEDs across five wavelengths: 1200, 1310, 1550, and 1650 nm.
It delivers over 25 dB peak power density in single-mode fiber—outperforming standard white light sources for wavelength-dependent optical testing.
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