Agilent / Keysight 86143B portable optical spectrum analyzer for 50 GHz applications.

The Agilent/Keysight 86143B is a portable optical spectrum analyzer engineered for high-resolution characterization of optical signals in 50 GHz channel spacing applications. Designed for both laboratory and field deployment, this compact instrument delivers accurate WDM system analysis, optical source testing, and passive component characterization across the 600 nm to 1700 nm wavelength range.

– Technical Specifications

• Wavelength Range: 600 nm to 1700 nm
• Wavelength Accuracy: ±0.01 nm (1480–1570 nm); ±10 pm with Option 006; ±0.01 nm (1480–1570 nm) and ±0.025 nm (1570–1620 nm) after calibration
• Wavelength Linearity: ±0.01 nm (1525–1700 nm)
• Wavelength Repeatability: ±0.002 nm
• Dynamic Range: –70 dB overall; –40 dB at ±0.2 nm (±25 GHz at 1550 nm); –52 dB at ±0.4 nm (±50 GHz at 1550 nm)
• Resolution Bandwidth: 0.07, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 nm (selectable)
• Sweep Speed: Maximum 40 nm/50 ms; cycle time <180 ms (50 nm span, auto zero off)
• Power Consumption: 230 W maximum
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
• Storage Temperature: –40°C to 70°C
• Dimensions: 163 mm H × 325 mm W × 427 mm D; 14.5 kg

– Key Features

• Single DWDM channel drop measurement and time-resolved chirp (TRC) analysis
• Integrated power measurement and dispersion penalty calculation (DPC)
• Built-in applications for WDM, amplifier, source, and passive component testing
• Fast sweep capability for high-throughput characterization

– Typical Applications

• DWDM system validation and channel analysis
• Optical amplifier characterization
• Broadband and narrowband optical source testing
• WDM component performance verification

– Compatibility & Integration

• Remote Control: IEEE-488.1, IEEE-488.2 (100%)
• Data Formats: CSV ASCII for spreadsheet/word processor compatibility; CGM graphics export
• Instrument Drivers: Universal PNP drivers compatible with VEE, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and C++
• Physical Interfaces: LAN, GPIB, parallel printer, external VGA, PS/2 keyboard and mouse
• Optical Connectors: FC/PC standard; HMS-10 (Opt. 011), DIN (Opt. 013), ST (Opt. 014), SC (Opt. 017) available
• Fiber Inputs: Single-mode standard; multi-mode 50 µm (Opt. 025) available
• Built-in Sources: 1310 & 1550 nm EELED (Opt. 004) or 1550 nm EELED (Opt. 005)
• Power Supply: 90–260 Vac, 44–444 Hz