The Agilent/Keysight 86032A is an optical component analyzer that characterizes optical and electrical components through precision measurement of insertion loss, return loss, and group delay. Built for R&D and manufacturing environments, it delivers accurate assessment of signal integrity and component performance across fiber optic systems.
Technical Specifications
The 86032A operates at 1550 nm wavelength with 10 mW Class IIIb laser peak power. It measures insertion loss, return loss, and group delay on optical and electrical components. Power consumption is 70 Watts from 100/115/230/240 V AC at 50/60 Hz.
– Key Features
• Class IIIb laser output and optical output ports
• 9/125 µm polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber laser input (10 mW maximum)
• 9/125 µm single-mode fiber (SMF) optical receiver input (10 mW maximum)
• RF output, RF reference output, and RF input connectors
• External Automatic Level Control (EXT ALC) input port
• Remote laser power control and remote shutdown capability
• Multi-voltage AC input: 100/115/230/240 V, 50/60 Hz operation
– Typical Applications
Optical component testing in research and development environments. Manufacturing quality assurance and characterization workflows. Signal integrity assessment in fiber optic network deployment and validation.
– Compatibility & Integration
The analyzer accepts 9/125 µm PM fiber and 9/125 µm SMF connections. Standard RF connectors support integration with external test systems. AC power supplies accommodate global voltage requirements without reconfiguration.
