The Agilent 86140B Optical Spectrum Analyzer is a precision instrument for optical signal characterization across telecommunications and photonics applications. It delivers detailed spectral information for WDM channel analysis, source testing, and passive component evaluation. The 86140B combines broad wavelength coverage with selectable resolution bandwidth and excellent close-in dynamic range, enabling engineers to assess signal quality and performance in optical networks with high accuracy.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength & Resolution
• Wavelength range: 600 nm to 1700 nm
• Span range: 0.2 nm to full range, zero span capable
• Resolution bandwidth (FWHM): 0.06 nm, 0.1 nm, 0.2 nm, 0.3 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm, 10 nm
Wavelength Accuracy
• With internal calibration and enhanced calibration (1480–1570 nm): ±0.01 nm
• With internal calibration and enhanced calibration (1570–1620 nm): ±0.025 nm
• With external reference source(s) within ±10 nm: ±0.01 nm
• User calibration over full range: ±0.2 nm
Amplitude Measurement
• Sensitivity (600–750 nm, no averaging): –60 dBm
• Maximum measurement power (1525–1700 nm): +15 dBm per channel, +30 dBm total
• Maximum safe power (total): +30 dBm
• Scale fidelity (autorange off): ±0.07 dB
• Scale fidelity (≤0 dBm inputs): ±0.05 dB (characteristic)
• Amplitude stability (1 minute, 1310/1550 nm): ±0.01 dB
• Amplitude stability (15 minutes, 1310/1550 nm): ±0.02 dB (characteristic)
• Flatness (1290–1330 nm): ±0.2 dB
• Polarization dependence (1310 nm): ±0.25 dB
– Key Features
• Close-in dynamic range optimized for 50 GHz WDM system characterization
• Adjustable sweep time for measurement optimization
• Excellent amplitude stability over extended measurement periods
– Electrical Characteristics
• Power input: 90 Vac to 260 Vac, 44 to 444 Hz
– Compatibility & Integration
• Remote operation via General-Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) with sequential command execution
