The Keysight 10700A is a 33% beam splitter designed for laser interferometer systems requiring high-precision displacement and position measurement. It splits an incoming laser beam into transmitted and reflected components—one-third transmitted, two-thirds reflected—enabling accurate optical path manipulation in demanding industrial and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Beam Splitter
• Optical Function: Divides incident laser beam; one-third transmitted, two-thirds reflected
• Beam Diameter Compatibility: 6 mm or less
• Physical Dimensions: 1″ cube
• Weight: 62 g (2.2 oz)
• Mounting: Standard housing included
– Key Features
• Compact 1″ cube form factor enables space-efficient optical bench integration
• Specified for beam diameters up to 6 mm, supporting multiple laser configurations
• Fixed 33% transmission/67% reflection ratio optimizes beam distribution for interferometric applications
• Housed design provides mechanical stability and alignment repeatability
– Typical Applications
The 10700A serves as a critical component in laser interferometer positioning systems deployed for:
• Precision displacement measurement
• Absolute position determination in coordinate measurement systems
• High-accuracy industrial positioning feedback
• Laboratory metrology and dimensional analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
The 10700A integrates into Keysight laser interferometer systems alongside complementary optics including linear interferometer modules (10702A series), retroreflectors (10703A series), and photoreceivers (10780C series). System architecture supports PC and VMEbus-compatible Keysight platforms, enabling flexible measurement system configuration across industrial and scientific applications.
