The HP Agilent 81000KA is a threaded optical connector adapter that enables reliable connection of fiber pigtails with SC/PC or SC/APC connectors to HP/Agilent/Keysight lightwave measurement systems. Engineered for precision optical testing, this adapter interfaces with 815xxx and 816xxx series optical heads, including 5mm diameter optical heads, and supports 8152x and 8162x configurations. The precision-machined ferrule ensures accurate fiber core alignment and minimizes signal degradation. Secure threaded coupling delivers stable connections across extended testing cycles.
Technical Specifications
• Manufacturer: Keysight / Agilent / HP
• Model: 81000KA
• Adapter Type: Threaded head adapter
• Optical Connector Interface: SC (PC and APC polishes)
• Series: 81000 Series Optical Head Connector Adapters
– Key Features
• Precision-machined ferrule for accurate fiber core alignment
• Engineered to minimize signal loss and maintain signal integrity
• Threaded coupling for secure, stable connections
• Supports both SC/PC and SC/APC connector polishes
• Compact design suitable for 5mm diameter optical heads
– Typical Applications
• Fiber pigtail termination in optical power and wavelength measurement
• SC connector-based optical head integration in lightwave test systems
• Multiwavelength optical signal characterization
• Component-level optical transmission measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
• 815xxx and 816xxx Series Optical Heads: Direct threaded interface
• 8152x and 8162x Optical Heads: Full compatibility
• 8162x Extended Compatibility: Works with 81624DD D-shape adapter for additional optical head models
• Connector Support: SC/PC and SC/APC fiber pigtails
