The HP/Agilent 8164B Lightwave Measurement System is a modular mainframe for optical component and system characterization in R&D and manufacturing environments. Its flexible architecture accommodates one tunable laser source slot and four compact module slots for power meters, return loss modules, and fixed laser sources. The system delivers synchronized measurements across all channels at trigger rates up to 100 kHz, with external digital modulation capability to 1 MHz at 50% duty cycle. A 640 x 480 pixel color display updates at 4 Hz, with VGA output for external monitoring.
Technical Specifications
• Module Architecture: 1 TLS slot; 4 compact module slots
• Display: 640 x 480 pixel graphical color display, 4 Hz refresh rate; VGA connector for external monitor
• Triggering: True synchronous triggering on all channels; maximum 100 kHz trigger rate; 1 MHz external digital modulation (50% duty cycle)
• Built-in Applications: Passive Component Test, Stability, and Logging
• Storage: Integrated floppy disk drive
• Power Input: AC 100–240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±5%; 280 VA maximum
• Dimensions: 145 mm H × 426 mm W × 545 mm L (5.8″ × 16.9″ × 21.6″)
• Weight: 20 kg net; 23 kg shipping
• Operating Temperature: +10 °C to +35 °C
• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
• Humidity: <80% RH from 10 °C to 35 °C
• Maximum Altitude: 2000 m
– Key Features
• IEEE 488.2 GPIB interface with SCPI command support; 300 kB/sec maximum data rate
• 10/100BASE-T Ethernet (LAN) connectivity
• RS232 serial interface at up to 115200 bps
• Centronics-compatible parallel printer interface
• Full backward compatibility with 815xx and 816xx series modules
– Compatibility & Integration
The 8164B supports 8153A Series and 8163A & B Series plug-in modules. 8163B Series modules are not compatible with the HP 8153A Lightwave Multimeter.
