The JDS Uniphase HA9 – HA097E+10KFP1 is a programmable optical attenuator engineered for precision optical power control in laboratory and field test environments. It delivers up to 100 dB attenuation with 0.01 dB resolution and ±0.1 dB accuracy, enabling reliable performance across power meter calibration, bit error rate testing, loss simulation, and DWDM system characterization.
## Technical Specifications
• **Attenuation Range:** 0–100 dB
• **Resolution:** 0.01 dB nominal
• **Accuracy:** ±0.1 dB
• **Repeatability:** 0.01 dB
• **Wavelength Range:** 1200–1700 nm standard
• **Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL):** 0.03 dB typical
• **Wavelength Dependence:** 90 dB fast-access attenuation
• High return loss and low spectral ripple suitable for CATV AM systems
## Typical Applications
• Power meter linearity calibration
• Bit error rate (BER) testing
• Analog transmission characterization
• Optical loss simulation in fiber links
• EDFA output power characterization
• Multichannel AM systems
• High bit-rate PCM systems
• DWDM system characterization
## Compatibility & Integration
The attenuator accepts GPIB and RS232 control protocols, enabling integration into automated test benches and system-level measurement setups. Command syntax aligns with HP8156A standards, supporting straightforward migration within existing HP/Agilent-compatible test frameworks.
