Agilent 8163B

Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter

The Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter is a versatile optical measurement system designed for various applications in optical communication and physics. It is part of the Agilent Lightwave Multimeter family, which includes the 8163A/B, 8164A/B, and 8166A/B mainframes.

Key Features

• Modular Design: The 8163B supports a range of plug-in modules, including single or dual channel power meters, fixed or tunable laser sources, loss test sets, and return loss test sets[1][4].
• Tunable Laser Modules: It can accommodate high-performance tunable laser modules, making it suitable for advanced optical measurements[1].
• Compatibility: The 8163B mainframe is compatible with all modules from the 8153A and 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter Series, offering flexibility in test setup configurations[1].
• Integration: It can be easily integrated into test environments using GPIB or configurable hardware input and output trigger ports[1].

Applications

• Optical Power Measurements: The 8163B can measure optical power with high accuracy, using modules such as the dual-input InGaAs power sensor[2].
• Laser Source Applications: It can be used with tunable laser modules, such as the dual Fabry-Perot laser module, for generating precise wavelengths[2].
• Return Loss Measurements: The system supports return loss measurements, which are crucial in optical communication systems[4].

Technical Specifications

• Wavelength Range: The system can operate over a broad wavelength range, typically from 800 nm to 1650 nm, covering various optical communication standards[2].
• Module Compatibility: The 8163B is designed to work with a variety of modules, including power meters, laser sources, and optical switches[4].

Additional Information

• User Interface: The system features a user-friendly interface that allows for easy navigation and parameter modification[4].
• Triggering and Control: It supports input and output triggering, as well as auxiliary functions like automatic realignment and lambda zero calibration[4].

References

1. Keysight Data Sheet: 8163B Lightwave Multimeter, 8164B Measurement System, 8166B Mainframe. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/7018-01037/data-sheets/5988-3924.pdf
2. The Signal Path YouTube Video: Teardown, Repair & Experiments with an Agilent 8163A Lightwave Multimeter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLeZcbf_E0A
3. ArtisanTG Product Page: Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeter Mainframe System. https://www.artisantg.com/TestMeasurement/43782-4/Keysight-Agilent-8163B-Lightwave-Multimeter-Mainframe-System
4. Agilent User Guide: Agilent 8163A/B, 8164A/B & 8166A/B Lightwave Mainframes User Guide. https://www.rftesolutions.com/pdf/optical/8163A–Users_Guide.pdf
5. Keysight Product Page: 8163B Lightwave Multimeter [Discontinued]. https://www.keysight.com/us/en/product/8163B/lightwave-multimeter.html