The Keysight (Agilent/HP) 8703A is a high-performance Lightwave Component Analyzer (LCA) designed for characterizing high-speed optical, electro-optical, and electrical components. Operating with a swept modulation frequency from 300 kHz to 20 GHz, it precisely measures the frequency response, reflection, and transmission characteristics of lasers, LEDs, photodiodes, and electro-optic modulators at 1300 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | HP-IB (GPIB) |
| Display | Built-in CRT |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 90 to 132 V / 198 to 264 V, 47 to 66 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to +55 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 425 mm × 222 mm × 546 mm |
System Performance & Measurement Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Configurations | E/O (Electrical-to-Optical), O/E (Optical-to-Electrical), O/O (Optical-to-Optical), E/E (Electrical-to-Electrical) |
| Modulation Frequency Range | 130 MHz to 20 GHz |
| Operating Wavelengths | 1300 nm or 1550 nm (configuration dependent) |
Configuration & Ordering Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Laser Source Options | Option 100 (1300 nm internal DFB laser), Option 200 (1550 nm internal DFB laser), Option 300 (no internal laser) |
RF Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| RF Port Impedance | 50 Ω |
| RF Frequency Resolution | 1 Hz |
Optical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optical Connector Options | FC/PC, SC, ST, HMS-10 |
Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Measurement Points | 3, 11, 26, 51, 101, 201, 401, 801, 1601 per sweep |
Receiver
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Selectable IF Bandwidths | 10 Hz, 30 Hz, 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz |
Technology
Lightwave Component Analysis
Applications
Characterization of high-speed optoelectronic and electrical components