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
| Model | 83438A |
|---|
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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