The Agilent/Keysight 83412A Lightwave Receiver is a broadband optical-to-electrical conversion module engineered for precise characterization of optical devices and systems. It integrates into Agilent/Keysight Lightwave Component Analyzers to measure linear electro-optic transmission and electrical reflection characteristics across modulation frequency, enabling direct measurement of opto-electronic S-parameters including S21, S11, and S22.
Technical Specifications
• Optical-to-Electrical Conversion: Broadband conversion across wide wavelength and frequency ranges
• Wavelengths Supported: 850 nm, 1300 nm, 1550 nm
• Operating Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz
• Optical Fiber Compatibility: 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
• Optical Connector Interface: PC (standard Agilent interface; Agilent 81000xI Series optical interface connectors sold separately)
• Form Factor: Compact module for integration into compatible mainframe units
– Key Features
• Broad wavelength coverage spanning near-infrared, C-band, and L-band regions
• Extended frequency response from sub-megahertz to multi-gigahertz operation
• Design optimized for low-noise, high-dynamic-range optical signal detection
• Integration with the 83400 family architecture for stable, repeatable measurements
– Typical Applications
• Opto-electronic device characterization for high-speed transmission systems
• S-parameter measurements of optical and optoelectronic components
• Testing for 10 Gb/s and 40 Gb/s systems, Fibre Channel, and CATV transmission
• Radio-over-fiber and aerospace & defense applications
• Responsivity characterization of photodetectors, including PIN diodes and avalanche photodiodes
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed as an accessory module for Agilent/Keysight Lightwave Component Analyzers, particularly the 8702 Series. The 83412A operates as a receiver element within the larger LCA ecosystem, which enables frequency-dependent measurement of electro-optic properties. Part of the 83400 family of lightwave instruments.
