The HP/Agilent 81592A is a modular optical switch designed as a plug-in module for Agilent’s Lightwave Solution Platform mainframes (8163A/B, 8164A/B, 8166A/B). It automates signal routing in optical communication systems, enabling flexible testing of line cards, amplifiers, and active and passive optical devices in automated test environments.
## Technical Specifications
• Wavelength range: 1270–1650 nm
• Insertion loss: Less than 0.8 dB (excluding connectors)
• Return loss: Typically 60 dB
• Crosstalk: Typically −70 dB
• Repeatability: ±0.005 dB
• Switching time: Typically 10 ms
• Maximum input power: 300 mW
• Mechanical lifetime: Greater than 10 million cycles
• Operating temperature: 10 °C to 45 °C
• Humidity: 95%, non-condensing
• Warm-up time: 30 minutes
## Key Features
• Supports single-mode fiber (9/125 µm SMF28)
• Available with FC/APC angled connectors (Option 009) or other connector configurations
• Compact form factor: 75 mm × 32 mm × 335 mm (2.8″ × 1.3″ × 13.2″)
• Weight: 0.5 kg
• Part of the 8159xA family offering 1×2, 2×2, and 1×4 switch configurations
## Typical Applications
• Automated optical component testing
• Line card validation
• Optical amplifier characterization
• Active and passive device measurement
• Signal routing in lightwave test systems
## Compatibility & Integration
The 81592A integrates directly into Agilent’s Lightwave Solution Platform, operating as a plug-in module within compatible mainframes. This architecture enables cost-effective, all-in-one test solutions for optical communications applications.
