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8164B

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Mainframes

The Keysight 8164B Lightwave Measurement System is the premium mainframe designed for the host of high-performance tunable laser sources and optical measurement modules. Highly regarded in the industry for passive and active optical component characterization, the 8164B features a dedicated slot for a tunable laser source, 4 additional slots for optical power sensors, attenuators, or switches, and robust system-level synchronization capabilities.

Component TestingFiber OpticsLightwave Measurement

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
InterfacesGPIB (IEEE 488.2), LAN (10/100 Base-T), USB 2.0 (Host & Device), VGA Video Output
Display6.4-inch Color TFT LCD, 640 x 480 VGA resolution

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply100 - 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 450 VA maximum
Operating Temperature0 °C to +45 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)426 mm x 177 mm x 545 mm
Weight16 kg

Mainframe Configuration & Slot Architecture

ParameterValue
Total Number of Module Slots5 slots
Tunable Laser Source (TLS) Slots1 dedicated slot (Slot 1, supports single- or dual-width TLS modules)
Power Sensor / Optical Attenuator Slots4 slots (Slots 2 to 5, support single-width modules)
Module CompatibilityKeysight/Agilent 816xxx series modules

System Performance & Synchronization

ParameterValue
BNC Trigger Inputs2 configurable BNC connectors (Trigger 1 and Trigger 2, each configurable as input or output)
BNC Trigger Outputs2 configurable BNC connectors (Trigger 1 and Trigger 2, each configurable as input or output)
Trigger Input/Output Electrical StandardTTL compatible

Display & User Interface

ParameterValue
Front Panel ControlsRotary push-knob, context-sensitive softkeys, and numeric keypad

Connectivity & Interfaces

ParameterValue
GPIB Interface StandardIEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2 compatible
LAN ComplianceLXI Class C compliant
USB Host Port1x USB 2.0 Type-A (front panel)
USB Device Port1x USB 2.0 Type-B (rear panel)
External Video Output Port15-pin standard VGA D-Sub connector

Software & Programming

ParameterValue
Programming LanguageSCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments)
Legacy CompatibilityReplaces and emulates Agilent 8164A code

Power & Electrical Specifications

ParameterValue
Input Voltage Range100 to 240 V AC (±10%)
Input Frequency Range50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Maximum)450 VA

Physical Characteristics

ParameterValue
Rackmount Height4 U (Rack Units)
Chassis Weight (Without Modules)16 kg (approx. 35 lbs)
Cooling SystemForced air cooling via internal rear fans

Environmental Specifications

ParameterValue
Storage Temperature Range-40 °C to +70 °C
Warm-up Time1 hour (for specified optical performance)
Maximum Operating Altitude2000 m

Display

ParameterValue
Display Size6.4 in (diagonal)
Display Resolution640 × 480 pixels (VGA)

Triggering

ParameterValue
Trigger Input Impedance10 kΩ nominal
Trigger Input LevelTTL compatible (0 to 5 V)

Software & Features

ParameterValue
Built-in ApplicationsInsertion Loss (IL), Return Loss (RL), Wavelength Logging, Stability

Compliance & Safety

ParameterValue
Overvoltage CategoryCategory II
Pollution Degree2
Safety Standards ComplianceIEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
EMC Standards ComplianceIEC 61326-1, EN 61326-1, CISPR 11, EN 55011 Group 1 Class A

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Rear Safety InterlockBNC connector, disables laser when open-circuit
Trigger ConfigurationConfigurable for rising or falling edge

Interfaces

ParameterValue
USB StandardUSB 2.0
LAN Interface Speed10/100 Base-T
GPIB Address Range0 to 30

Technology

Lightwave Test System Mainframe

Applications

Optical Component Characterization