Variable Optical Attenuator Module 1250 - 1650 nm (SMF)

The Agilent (now Keysight) 81576A is a variable optical attenuator, a plug-in for Agilent´s ligthwave solutions platform.

It attenuate and control the optical power level of light in optical fibers and features lowest insertion loss and excellent wavelength flatness over a complete attenuation range of 60 dB, for characterizing optical network components for telecomunication and data communication in systems.

Agilent’s (now Keysight) 81576A attenuator features power control functionality that allows you to set the output power level of the attenuator directly reducing the test time.

Wide wavelength range: 1250 nm to 1650 nm (SMF)

Wavelength flatness: < 0.05dB

Fiber typ: 9/125 μm SMF (single-mode fiber)

Attenuation range: 0-60 dB

High attenuation accuracy: < 0.1 dB

Repeatability: < 10 mdB

Resolution: 0.001 dB

Attenuation settling time: typ. 100 ms

Power settling time: typ. 300 ms

High input power level: 2 W

Low signal distortion due to low PDL, PMD, CD

Built-in power meter for monitoring

Built-in shutter for power meter zeroing

Built-in calibration capability

Benefits:

The optional integrated power meter allows you to set the transmitted power not the attenuation thus obtaining consistent test results.

The high optical performance enables testing of transmission systems and components with minimal impact on the input signal.

Unique combination of optical performance parameters gives you the flexibility to use and reuse the modular attenuator in different setups and applications.

The integrated shutter protects test equipment and simplifies referencing and power meter zeroing without changes in the setup.

Enhanced internal calibration feature reduces uncertainties and speeds up calibration in multi wavelength applications.

€ 6,500 (net) $7,800 (US)