The Agilent/Keysight 81000KA is an SC connector adapter for optical fiber testing applications. It has a threaded interface that connects SC/PC/APC terminated fibers to 5mm optical heads in the 815xxx and 816xxx series. The adapter enables reliable, accurate measurements across optical networks, research environments, and manufacturing test setups.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Interface: SC/PC/APC
• Adapter Type: Threaded connector adapter for 5mm optical heads
• Compatible Optical Head Series: 815xxx and 816xxx – Key Features • Threaded mechanical design optimized for 5mm head integration
• Part of the 81000 series adapter family, which includes FC/PC/APC (81000FA), NEC D4 (81000GA), E-2000 (81000PA), DIN 47256/4108 (81000SA), ST (81000VA), and Diamond HMS-10 (81000AA) variants
• Designed for precision optical test environments requiring stable, repeatable connections – Typical Applications • Optical fiber testing and characterization
• Network measurement and validation
• Research and development of optical systems
• Manufacturing test and quality assurance
• Precision optical head integration in demanding measurement scenarios – Compatibility & Integration The 81000KA adapter integrates with Agilent and Keysight 815xxx and 816xxx series optical heads via its threaded 5mm interface. As a member of the 81000 series adapter line, it maintains mechanical and functional consistency with other connector variants within the series, allowing modular reconfiguration for different fiber connector types without requiring optical head replacement.
