The Keysight 81000KA is an SC connector adapter that enables direct interfacing between SC optical connectors and Keysight 815xxx and 816xxx series optical heads. This threaded head adapter supports both SC/PC and SC/APC connector variants and is engineered for optical signal transmission in laboratory and enterprise testing environments. The 81000KA is a core member of the 81000xx series of threaded head adapters designed for 5mm optical heads, providing mechanical and optical alignment critical for precision measurement applications.
Technical Specifications
• Manufacturer: Keysight / Agilent / HP
• Model: 81000KA
• Connector Type: SC (SC/PC and SC/APC)
• Adapter Category: Threaded head adapter, 81000xx series
• Head Compatibility: 5mm optical heads
• Optical Head Series: 815xxx and 816xxx
– Key Features
• SC/PC and SC/APC connector support
• Threaded mechanical interface for secure optical head mounting
• Part of a modular adapter ecosystem enabling multi-connector test configurations
• Designed for reliable optical alignment in precision measurement systems
– Typical Applications
• Optical component characterization and testing
• Signal transmission measurement with SC-terminated fiber systems
• Laboratory and enterprise optical system evaluation
• Integration with Keysight 815xxx and 816xxx optical measurement heads
– Compatibility & Integration
The 81000KA integrates with Keysight’s 81000xx series adapter portfolio, which includes FC/PC/SPC/APC, ST, MU, E-2000, and bare fiber adapters. Additional optical accessories such as integrating spheres, filter holders, depolarizing filters, and fiber lenses extend measurement capabilities. The adapter’s threaded design ensures compatibility with standard 5mm optical head architectures across the 815xxx and 816xxx instrument families.
