Keysight 81570A Variable Optical Attenuator
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Keysight 81570A variable optical attenuator with 0-60dB attenuation range, <0.05dB wavelength flatness, and handles 2W input power for single-mode fiber systems.
Product details
| Model | 81570A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | Network & Fiber Optic Test |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 81570A is a variable optical attenuator module designed for telecommunications and optical network testing applications. It features a straight connector interface and is optimized for single-mode fiber (9/125 μm SMF28) in the 1200-1700 nm wavelength range. The module provides precise attenuation control with excellent optical performance parameters.
Key Features
- Attenuation range: 0 dB to 60 dB
- Wavelength flatness: less than 0.05 dB across operating range
- High attenuation accuracy: less than 0.1 dB
- Excellent repeatability: less than 10 mdB
- High input power capability: up to 2 W
- Low signal distortion with minimal PDL, PMD, and CD
- Built-in shutter for power meter zeroing
- Built-in calibration capability
Applications
- Testing of optical transmission systems and components
- Bit error rate (BER) testing
- Optical signal conditioning in laboratory setups
- Multi-wavelength optical network characterization
Specifications
| 81570A | Straight connector, versitile interface9/125 μm SMF281200 nm to 1700 nm0 dB to 60 dB |
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