The Agilent/Keysight 8168F is a tunable laser source engineered for optical component characterization and testing across the C-band and L-band regions. It delivers independent wavelength and power control with high spectral purity, making it suitable for research, development, and automated production test environments.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Performance
• Operating range: 1410 nm to 1590 nm
• Accuracy: ±0.035 nm
• Resolution: 0.001 nm
• Stability: 50 dB
Output Power
• Range: -20.0 dBm to +9.9 dBm
• Typical peak: +8 dBm
• Power stability (1 hour): ±0.03 dB
• Wavelength-dependent performance: +6 dBm (1490–1575 nm), +4 dBm (1460–1490 nm), +0 dBm (1430–1460 nm), -4 dBm (1410–1430 nm)
Laser Output
• Linewidth: 100 kHz typical (coherent control OFF); 50–500 MHz typical (coherent control ON at 1475–1575 nm)
• Fiber type: Singlemode
• Modulating frequency: 250 kHz to 300 kHz
• Tuning speed: 200 ms (1 nm), 300 ms (10 nm), 2 s (100 nm)
– Key Features
• Built-in side mode filter ensures true single-mode operation
• Integrated HPIB interface for automated test systems
• Benchtop form factor: 145 mm H × 426 mm W × 545 mm D; 18 kg net weight
• Power requirements: 100–240 Vrms ±10%, 260 VA maximum
– Typical Applications
• Optical amplifier and component characterization
• Dense WDM component design validation
• Automated production test environments
– Compatibility & Integration
HPIB connectivity enables integration into automated measurement systems and production test flows.
