The HP/Agilent 81602A Extra High Power Tunable Laser is a modular optical source engineered for high-power component characterization, network simulation, and photonic device testing. Operating across the 1250 nm to 1370 nm band, it delivers peak output power exceeding +18 dBm with exceptional wavelength stability and rapid tuning capability, making it ideal for applications demanding tight optical power budgets and precise spectral control.
Technical Specifications
• Wavelength Range: 1250 nm to 1370 nm
• Peak Output Power: > +18 dBm
• Typical Output Power: Over +17 dBm (approximately 50 mW)
• Output Power (100GBASE-LR4 range, 1290–1315 nm): +16 dBm
• Output Power (CWDM channels: 1271/1291/1311/1331 nm): +12 dBm
• Power Stability: 0.01 dB
• Wavelength Accuracy (Absolute): ±1.5 pm (typical)
• Wavelength Repeatability: < 1 pm
• Sweep Speed: Up to 200 nm/s, bidirectional
• Output Fiber: Polarization Maintaining Fiber (PMF)
• Built-in Wavelength Meter: Sub-picometer resolution with high update rate
• Warm-up Time: 30 minutes
• Operating Temperature: −40 °C to 70 °C
• Storage Temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C
• Laser Class: Class 3B (IEC 60825-1)
– Key Features
• Sub-picometer wavelength accuracy and repeatability enable precise component characterization across the C-band and CWDM spectrum
• Integrated wavelength meter provides real-time feedback with high resolution
• High-speed bidirectional tuning to 200 nm/s supports rapid test sequences
• Output power sufficient to overcome insertion loss and maintain signal integrity in demanding optical test configurations
• Remote interlock and passkey-based boot protection ensure laser safety compliance
• Bright red warning LED indicates active laser operation
– Typical Applications
• 100GBASE-LR4 receiver and component testing
• CWDM device characterization
• High-power optical network simulation
• Research in high-power photonic systems
– Compatibility & Integration
This laser module installs in the bottom slot of the Keysight 8164B Lightwave Measurement System Mainframe. Control is established through 81600B laser programming commands and the N7700A Photonic Application Suite. The mainframe remote interlock connector provides automatic safety interlock functionality. External voltage applied to any BNC connector must not exceed ±6 V absolute maximum.
