Keysight 8157A Optical Attenuator
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Keysight 8157A single-mode optical attenuator with 60 dB range, 0.01 dB resolution, excellent linearity, and GPIB interface for optical system BER testing.
Product details
| Model | 8157A |
| Manufacturer | Keysight |
| Category | RF Power Meters |
| Availability | Made to order |
Description
Overview
The Keysight 8157A is a high-performance single-mode optical attenuator designed for precision testing in the 1200-1650 nm wavelength range. It combines excellent linearity, very high return loss, and polarization insensitivity to deliver reliable attenuation control for bit error rate testing on fast optical systems. The GPIB interface enables integration into automated test systems.
Key Features
- Attenuation range: 0 dB to 60 dB
- Display resolution: 0.01 dB
- Excellent linearity for accurate signal control
- Very high return loss for minimal signal reflection
- Polarization insensitive operation
- GPIB and HP-IB interface for automated testing
Applications
- Bit error rate (BER) testing on high-speed optical systems
- Optical component characterization and testing
- Signal conditioning in optical test setups
- Laboratory testing of optical transmission systems
Specifications
| Attenuation Range | 0 to 60 dB |
| Display Resolution | 0.01 dB |
| Wavelength Range | 1200 to 1650 nm |
| Fiber Type | Single-mode |
| Interface | GPIB, HP-IB |
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