Keysight (Agilent) 83438A
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1200 nm to 1650 nm |
| Modulation Bandwidth | Up to 2.5 GHz |
| Output Power | Up to +13 dBm |
| Optical Output Connector | FC/PC |
| Laser Source Type | Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (EDFA) Based Broadband Light Source |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Interface/Control | GPIB (IEEE 488.2) |
| Primary Application | Optical Receiver Sensitivity and Component Testing in Fiber Optic Communication Systems |
Keysight Technologies 83438A Options:
- 83438A - 009 - Polarized Light Output
- 83438A - 022 - Angled Contact Output (compatible to FC/APC, DIN 4108, SC/APC, etc.)
- 83438A - UK6 - Commercial calibration certificate with test data
- 83438A - 011 - Diamond HMS-10 connector (replaces standard FC/PC)
- 83438A - 013 - DIN connector (replaces standard FC/PC)
- 83438A - 014 - ST connector (replaces standard FC/PC)
- 83438A - 017 - SC connector (replaces standard FC/PC)
- 83438A - 1CM - Rack mount kit
- 83438A - 1CN - Front handles
- 83438A - 1CP - Rack mount kit with handles
The Keysight (Agilent) 83438A is an incoherent light source ideal for characterizing passive optical components when paired with an optical spectrum analyzer. It delivers more than +6 dBm optical power in the 1550 nm window, enabling detailed evaluation of parameters like insertion loss, crosstalk, and bandwidth.
Equipped with high power density and a single-mode fiber output, it supports modulation up to 300 Hz, making it perfect for lock-in applications and precise external control.
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