Agilent / HP / Keysight 8509B
8509B Polarization Analyzer
Description
This unit is one of the first systems to offer calibrated polarization measurements of optical signals and components.
These new capabilities are provided by innovations in hardware, software, and mathematics.
Its hardware contributions include a four-diode detection scheme covering 1200nm to 1600nm.
Single-wavelength, 1300 and 1550nm Fabry Perot lasers, and an automatic three-state polarization generator are provided within this unit.
External single-wavelength or swept-wavelength sources can also be used.
Key Points
Automatic Three-State Polarization Generator
Single-Wavelength, 1310 and 1550nm Fabry-Perot Lasers
Four-diode Detection Scheme Covering 1200nm to 1600nm
Two Automated Polarization-Mode Dispersion (PMD) Measurements
Automatic Measurements of Polarization-Dependent Loss in Optical Components
Specifications
Receiver Characteristics:
Wavelength operating range: 1200nm to 1600nm
Input power operating range: +10dBm to –55dBm
Input average power damage level: +16dBm
Average power measurement linearity: ±0.06dB
Average power measurement uncertainty: ±15%
Return loss: –50dB
External Source Input Port:
Wavelength operating range: 1200nm to 1580nm
Internal path insertion loss: 8.5dB
Input power operating range: +16dBm to –49dBm
Input average power damage level: +22dBm
Return Loss: 35dB
Internal Source:
Average Optical Power Output - 1310 ±20nm: min: 200 µW, typ: 300 µW, max: 500 uW
Average Optical Power Output - 1550 ±20nm: min: 150 µW, typ: 230 µW, max: 400 uW
