The JDS Uniphase HA092+29KSC1 is a variable optical attenuator engineered for precise signal control in telecommunications and data networking test environments. This device delivers fine-grain attenuation adjustment with exceptional accuracy, enabling reliable characterization of optical systems across C- and L-band wavelengths. It supports remote instrument control via GPIB and RS232 interfaces, executing SCPI-compatible commands for automated test sequences.
## Technical Specifications
• **Attenuation Range:** 50 dB, 60 dB, or 100 dB configurations
• **Resolution:** 0.01 dB nominal
• **Accuracy:** ±0.1 dB
• **Repeatability:** 0.01 dB
• **Operating Wavelength Range:** 1200–1700 nm (standard); 750–1700 nm (HA9W variant, 60 dB max)
• **Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL):** Typical 0.03 dB
• **Wavelength Dependence:** ±0.05 dB over 1530–1625 nm
• **Return Loss:** Better than 60 dB
• **Optical Reflections:** Internal reflections better than 60 dB
• **Insertion Loss:** Low
• **High Power Input:** Up to 1000 mW (30 dBm)
## Key Features
• Inherently linear design matches optical power meter display across wide dynamic range
• Virtually eliminated cavity effects ensure stable attenuation performance
• Discrete internal reflections minimized to maintain signal integrity
• SCPI/HP8156A command compatibility for seamless integration into test automation frameworks
• Compact hermetic packaging
## Typical Applications
• Power meter linearity calibration
• Loss simulation in fiber optic links
• EDFA output power characterization
• DWDM system characterization
• Bit error rate testing
• Analog transmission analysis
• High bit-rate PCM system testing
• Multi-channel AM system evaluation
## Compatibility & Integration
Dual remote control via GPIB and RS232 connections enables integration into mixed legacy and modern instrument racks. SCPI command compatibility ensures code portability across HP8156A-compatible platforms.
