The HP Agilent 86060C is a 2×8 lightwave switch engineered for automated optical test systems requiring precise channel routing across the C and L bands. It directs signals from two input ports to eight output ports with low insertion loss and exceptional stability. This temperature-stabilized instrument delivers repeatable performance in demanding measurement environments, supporting single-mode and multi-mode fiber configurations.
Technical Specifications
Optical Performance
• Wavelength range: 1280–1650 nm
• Fiber compatibility: 9/125 µm single-mode; 62.5/125 µm and 50/125 µm multi-mode
• Insertion loss (single-mode): 0.7–1.0 dB; (multi-mode): 0.6–0.8 dB
• Insertion loss stability: ±0.025–±0.03 dB
• Optical return loss (single-mode): 62 dB specified / 58 dB characteristic
• Return loss (multi-mode): 25 dB specified / 20 dB characteristic
• Polarization dependent loss: 0.02 dB (single-mode, 1550 nm)
• Isolation: –100 dB specified / –80 dB characteristic
Switching Performance
• Configuration: 2 inputs × 8 outputs
• Sequential repeatability: ±0.005–±0.008 dB
• Random repeatability: ±0.01–±0.025 dB
• Switching time to adjacent channel: 330 msec
• Additional channel switching: 50 msec per channel
• Switching life: 10 million cycles minimum
Electrical & Environmental
• Power input: 100/115/230/240 VAC (90–254 VAC range)
• Power consumption: Up to 80 VA
• Operating temperature: 0–55 °C
• Storage temperature: –40–70 °C
• Dimensions: 132.6 × 213 × 345.4 mm (H × W × D)
• Weight: 3.76–4.1 kg
– Key Features
• Temperature-stabilized design ensures long-term insertion loss stability
• Connector insertion loss does not include interface losses (add 0.25 dB characteristic or 0.5 dB hard spec per connector)
• SCPI-compatible remote control via GPIB and RS-232
• Compact form factor rated for integration into rack-mounted test benches
– Typical Applications
• Automated wavelength-selective routing in optical component testing
• Multi-channel signal distribution in broadband measurement systems
• Long-haul and metro network characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
Configurable connector options include SC (Opt 017), FC/PC (Opt 012), and ST (Opt 014). Rear-panel connector mounting (Opt 051) and eight connectorized output channels (Opt 208) support flexible test architectures. Remote control via industry-standard SCPI commands enables seamless integration with automated test equipment.
