The Agilent/Keysight 86142A is a high-performance benchtop Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA) designed for R&D and manufacturing applications. Part of the 86140A family, it offers excellent wavelength accuracy, sweep speed, and measurement throughput for analyzing optical components, DFB/FP/LED sources, and WDM networks.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Color active matrix LCD |
Wavelength Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 600 nm to 1700 nm |
| Span Range | 0.2 nm to 1100 nm, and 0 nm (zero span) |
Optical Inputs and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Fiber Types | 9/125 µm single-mode fiber |
System Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Floppy Disk Drive | 3.5-inch MS-DOS compatible, 1.44 MB format |
Measurement and Analysis Software Features
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic WDM Analysis Mode | Supported (multi-channel power, wavelength, OSNR testing) |
| DFB Laser Analysis Mode | Supported (SMSR, peak wavelength, bandwidth testing) |
| FP-Laser Analysis Mode | Supported (mean wavelength, FWHM, total power) |
| LED Analysis Mode | Supported (peak wavelength, mean wavelength, FWHM) |
Technology
Optical Grating
Applications
Fiber Optic Characterization, WDM Network Analysis, EDFA Testing