The Keysight Agilent 83433A is a high-performance 10 Gb/s lightwave transmitter designed for SONET/SDH STM-64/OC-192 and 10 Gb/s Ethernet testing. It integrates a distributed feedback (DFB) laser source and a lithium niobate (LiNbO3) Mach-Zehnder modulator to convert high-speed electrical data signals into high-quality optical signals across data rates ranging from 155 Mb/s up to 10.7 Gb/s.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | GPIB (IEEE-488) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 213 mm × 88 mm × 348 mm |
| Weight | 5.5 |
Optical Output Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Wavelength (Option 015) | 1550 nm nominal |
| Operating Wavelength (Option 013) | 1310 nm nominal |
| Laser Source Type | Distributed Feedback (DFB) Laser |
| Modulator Type | Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Mach-Zehnder Modulator |
| Average Optical Output Power | ≥ 0 dBm (typically +3 dBm) |
| Extinction Ratio | ≥ 10 dB (typically 12 dB at 10 Gb/s) |
| Optical Fiber Type | Single-mode (SMF-28 compatible) |
| Optical Connector Type | Keysight/Agilent universal interface (supports FC, SC, ST adapters) |
Modulation & Signal Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Bit Rates | 155 Mb/s to 10.7 Gb/s |
| Data Input Impedance | 50 Ω (nominal) |
| Data Input Amplitude Range | 250 mV to 1.0 V p-p |
Connectivity & Reference Signals
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Input Connector | SMA female |
Control, Software & Integration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Programming Language | SCPI (Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments) |
Technology
Fiber-optic Transmission
Applications
High-speed optical network and transmitter testing