The Keysight 81618A is a single-channel optical head interface module. It is designed to connect Keysight/Agilent 8162x series optical heads to the 8163A/B, 8164A/B, or 8166A/B mainframe systems.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Interfaces1 x Optical Head Connector (proprietary connection for 8162x series), Mainframe Backplane Interface
DisplayNone (utilizes the mainframe display)
Storage Temperature-40 °C to +70 °C

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered directly through the mainframe backplane slot
Operating Temperature0 °C to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)75 mm × 32 mm × 335 mm
Weight0.5 kg

System Configuration

ParameterValue
Number of Channels1

Compatibility & System Accessories

ParameterValue
Compatible Mainframe Models8163A, 8163B, 8164A, 8164B, 8166A, 8166B
Compatible Optical Head ModelsAll Keysight/Agilent 8162x series (including 81620B, 81623B, 81624B, 81625B, 81626B, 81628B and legacy A-series equivalents)

Physical & Mechanical Properties

ParameterValue
Module Slot Occupancy1 standard mainframe slot

Connectivity

ParameterValue
Optical Head Connector25-pin D-Sub

Performance

ParameterValue
Averaging Time100 µs to 10 s
Warm-up Time1 hour

Analog Output

ParameterValue
Analog Output Voltage Range0 to 2 V into open circuit
Analog Output Impedance100 Ω (nominal)
Analog Output ConnectorBNC

Environmental

ParameterValue
Operating Humidity< 95% R.H. (non-condensing)

Technology

Optical Power Measurement Interface

Applications

Connecting Keysight 8162x series optical heads to mainframe systems for high-precision optical power measurements