The Agilent/Keysight 8702D Lightwave Component Analyzer characterizes optical and electrical components across frequencies to 3 GHz, or 6 GHz with Option 006. This dual-domain analyzer measures insertion loss, return loss, polarization-dependent loss, and opto-electronic S-parameters on lightwave systems and components. It delivers optical and electrical transmission and reflection measurements with dynamic range up to 110 dB at 3 GHz and 105 dB at 6 GHz.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 300 kHz to 3 GHz standard; extendable to 6 GHz with Option 006
• Wavelengths Supported: 850 nm receiver, 1300 nm, 1550 nm sources and receivers
• Dynamic Range: 110 dB (3 GHz), 105 dB (6 GHz)
• Source Output Power: −85 to +10 dBm
• Calibration: Response and match calibration; supports 3.5 mm and 75 ohm calibration kits
• Impedance Options: 50 ohm standard; 75 ohm with Option 075
– Key Features
• Linear electro-optic transmission and electrical reflection characterization as a function of modulation frequency
• Opto-electronic S-parameter measurement (S21, S11, S22)
• Distance/time domain reflection analysis and step response measurement
• Electrical magnitude, insertion phase response, electrical length, and phase distortion analysis
• Swept power measurements and gain compression analysis
• Independent modulation transfer function measurement for electro-optical transducers (lasers, LEDs, modulators, photodiodes)
• Swept second and third harmonic response capability with Option 002
• Optional deletion of built-in test set via Option 011 for external RF interface integration
– Typical Applications
• Optical component characterization in telecommunications systems
• Fiber optics subsystem verification and R&D
• Manufacturing test and system verification
• Electro-optic transducer performance validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The analyzer accommodates 850 nm receiver option for extended wavelength characterization. Response and match calibration enable high optical measurement accuracy with characterized sources and receivers for calibrated electro-optical measurements.
