Keysight (Agilent) 86038B

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 1260 nm to 1640 nm |
| Dynamic Range | Up to 70 dB |
| Measurement Speed | Up to 400 nm/s sweep speed |
| Wavelength Accuracy | ±0.01 nm |
| Insertion Loss Repeatability | ±0.002 dB |
| Number of Optical Ports | Up to 4 optical ports (expandable) |
| Light Source | Tunable laser source (TLS) based swept-wavelength system |
| Interface/Connectivity | GPIB, USB, and LAN (LXI compliant) |
| Power Measurement Range | -80 dBm to +10 dBm |
| Application | Photonic component characterization including insertion loss, return loss, and polarization-dependent loss (PDL) |
Keysight (Agilent) 86038B Options:
- 86038B - 120 - CD/PMD/PDL/IL solution for S, C and L bands (1440 nm to 1640 nm using the Agilent 81600B-200 TLS)
- 86038B - 116 - CD/PMD/PDL/IL solution for C and L bands (1495 nm to 1640 nm using the Agilent 81600B-160 TLS)
- 86038B - 115 - CD/PMD/PDL/IL solution for S and C bands (1450 nm to 1590 nm using the Agilent 81600B-150 TLS)
- 86038B - 114 - CD/PMD/PDL/IL solution for E and S band (1370 nm to 1495 nm using the Agilent 81600B-140 TLS)
- 86038B - 113 - CD/PMD/PDL/IL solution for O band (1260 nm to 1375 nm using the Agilent 81600B-130 TLS)
- 86038B - 320 - Integration of customer-supplied Agilent 81600B-200 and 8164B
- 86038B - 316 - Integration of customer-supplied Agilent 81600B-160 or 81640B TLS and 8164B
- 86038B - 315 - Integration of customer-supplied Agilent 81600B-150 or 81680B TLS and 8164B
- 86038B - 314 - Integration of customer-supplied Agilent 81600B-140 or 81480B TLS and 8164B
- 86038B - 313 - Integration of customer-supplied Agilent 81600B-130 and 8164B
- 86038B - 400 - Enhanced PDL and Loss Accuracy
- 86038B - 410 - Add 86122A multi-wavelength meter for ± 1.0 pm accuracy
- 86038B - 501 - 81591B 1x2 Modular Optical Switch for 2 Port Operation
- 86038B - 505 - 81595B 1x4 Modular Optical Switch for 4 Port Operation
- 86038B - 510 - Verification Fiber
- 86038B - 520 - Spare Hard Drive
| Model | 86038B |
|---|
The Keysight (Agilent) 86038B is a high-performance photonic test module designed for precise optical component analysis. Operating across a 1250 nm to 1650 nm wavelength range, it provides fast, automated, and accurate polarization-dependent loss (PDL) measurements. This device ensures exceptional repeatability, supporting both single-mode and polarization-maintaining fibers.
Ideal for dense WDM systems, the 86038B facilitates component verification with minimal manual intervention, delivering consistent and reliable results in optical labs and production environments.
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