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83430A

Keysight Technologies (Agilent HP)Sources

The Keysight Agilent 83430A is a modulatable DFB laser source designed to convert digital input signals into a preset, SDH/SONET-compliant optical output. It is engineered to evaluate the performance of high-speed TDM and WDM optical receivers and systems from SDH/SONET OC-1 (51.84 Mb/s) through STM-16/OC-48 (2.488 Gb/s) standards.

Fiber OpticsLightwave MeasurementTelecommunications

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
Interfaces3× Modulation Inputs (Digital AC Coupled, Digital DC Coupled, Analog AC Coupled via SMA female connectors); Optical Output (Diamond HMS-10 with universal interface adapter)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power Supply90 to 132 V AC / 198 to 264 V AC, 47 to 66 Hz, 150 VA maximum
Operating Temperature0 to 55 °C
Dimensions (W×H×D)213 mm × 133 mm × 495 mm
Weight9 kg

Wavelength Characteristics

ParameterValue
Laser TypeDFB (Distributed Feedback) laser source
Standard Center Wavelength1550 nm
Wavelength Option 1301310 ±20 nm
Wavelength Option 3501535 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 3901539 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 4301543 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 4621546.2 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 1551550 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 5341553.4 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 5701557 ±1 nm
Wavelength Option 6051560.5 ±1 nm
Wavelength Tuning ControlFront panel temperature control
Wavelength Adjustment Range±1.25 nm
Wavelength Adjustment Range (Typical)±1.8 nm
Spectral Width (-3 dB)0.3 nm maximum
Spectral Width (-20 dB)1 nm maximum

Optical Power Characteristics

ParameterValue
Extinction Ratio10 dB ±1 dB
Extinction Ratio Adjustment RangeFrom less than 8.2 dB to greater than 13 dB
Peak Coupled Power (Digital Mode)1.3 mW minimum (+1 dBm)
Average Coupled Power (Analog Mode)0.63 mW minimum (-2.0 dBm)
Relative Intensity Noise (RIN)-145 dB/Hz @ 1 GHz
Side-Mode Suppression Ratio33 dB minimum

Polarization & Fiber Specifications

ParameterValue
Output Fiber Type9/125 µm, single-mode
Optical InterfaceDiamond HMS-10 with universal interface adapter
Standard Connector InterfaceFC/PC standard

Modulation & Sweep Capabilities

ParameterValue
Digital AC Coupled - Maximum Input Level2 Vp-p
Digital AC Coupled - Bit Rate50 to 2500 Mb/s
Digital AC Coupled - Pulse Pattern40 to 60% ones density
Digital AC Coupled - PolarityNon-inverting
Digital AC Coupled - Input Level0.7 to 1.5 Vp-p
Digital AC Coupled - Digital Threshold Adjustment RangeN/A (applies to Digital DC Coupled)
Digital AC Coupled - Impedance50 Ω
Digital AC Coupled - Input Return Loss (0.1 to 1 GHz)12 dB
Digital AC Coupled - Input Return Loss (1 to 2 GHz)8.5 dB
Digital AC Coupled - Input Return Loss (2 to 2.5 GHz)6 dB
Digital DC Coupled - Maximum Input Level-4.5 to 0 V
Digital DC Coupled - Bit RateDC to 2500 Mb/s
Digital DC Coupled - Pulse Pattern0 to 100% ones density
Digital DC Coupled - PolarityNon-inverting
Digital DC Coupled - Input Level-1.7 V low, -0.9 V high (ECL levels)
Digital DC Coupled - Digital Threshold Adjustment Range±0.2 V
Digital DC Coupled - Impedance50 Ω to -2 Vdc
Digital DC Coupled - Input Return Loss (0.1 to 1 GHz)12 dB
Digital DC Coupled - Input Return Loss (1 to 2 GHz)8.5 dB
Digital DC Coupled - Input Return Loss (2 to 2.5 GHz)6 dB
Analog AC Coupled - Maximum Input Level2 Vp-p
Analog AC Coupled - Bit Rate0.1 to 2500 MHz
Analog AC Coupled - Input Level2 Vp-p maximum
Analog AC Coupled - Impedance50 Ω
Analog AC Coupled - Input Return Loss (0.1 to 1 GHz)12 dB
Analog AC Coupled - Input Return Loss (2 to 2.5 GHz)6 dB

Performance

ParameterValue
Supported SDH/SONET Rates52, 155, 622, and 2488 Mb/s
Dispersion Power Penalty< 2.0 dB
Jitter Generation (Peak-to-Peak)0.07 maximum UI p-p
Jitter Generation (RMS)0.01 maximum UI rms
Eye Mask ComplianceConforms to Bellcore GR-253 and ITU-T G.957 at OC-1, STM-1/OC-3, STM-4/OC-12, STM-16/OC-48

Inputs & Outputs

ParameterValue
Data Input ConnectorSMA (female)

Technology

DFB Laser

Applications

Optical receiver and system testing