The Agilent/Keysight 8164B Lightwave Measurement System Mainframe is a modular platform for optical component and system characterization in R&D and manufacturing environments. Its architecture supports one tunable laser source slot and four compact module slots—configurable with power meters, return loss modules, tunable lasers, or fixed sources. The system delivers synchronized measurements across all channels with true triggering capability, integrated passive component and return loss testing, and graphical data visualization on a 640 × 480 pixel display.
Technical Specifications
Module Configuration
• 1 tunable laser source (TLS) slot
• 4 compact module slots (power meters, return loss modules, tunable or fixed lasers)
Triggering & Control
• Synchronous triggering on all channels
• Maximum trigger rate: 100 kHz
• External digital modulation: up to 1 MHz at 50% duty cycle
Built-in Applications
• Passive Component Test
• Stability
• Logging
• Return Loss
• Loss over Wavelength
Display & User Interface
• Graphical active color display (640 × 480 pixels)
• Display update rate: 4 updates per second
• VGA connector for external monitor
Interfaces
• GPIB with SCPI support; maximum burst data rate 300 kB/sec
• LAN (Local Area Network) for remote control
• RS232 at up to 115200 bps
• Centronics parallel printer interface
Environmental Specifications
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +35 °C
• Storage temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C
• Humidity: < 80% relative humidity (10 °C to 35 °C)
• Pollution degree 2
• Maximum operating altitude: 2000 m
Power Requirements
• Input: 100 to 240 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
• Maximum consumption: 280 VA
Physical Dimensions
• Height: 145 mm (5.8 in.)
• Width: 426 mm (16.9 in.)
• Length: 545 mm (21.6 in.)
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully backward compatible with 8153A Series and 8163A & B Series modules. Functionally compatible with discontinued 8163A, 8164A, and 8166A mainframes.
