Fast Power Measurement Solution
Best Price-Performance for Optical Power Measurement
Display Graphical display 190 x 300 points visible, monochrome
Display resolution 0.0001dB/dBm, 0.01pW to 10pW (depending on power range),
up to 6 1/2 digits (user definable)
Compatibility The Agilent 8163A mainframe supports all modules from the 8153A
and 8163A Lightwave Multimeter series.
Data acquisition
Memory 4000 measurement results/channel (remote 12000)
Selectable data averaging time depending on sensor module
Selectable data total acquisition time 1s to 23:59h
Trigger True synchronous on all channels
Environmental
Storage temperature –40ºC to +70ºC
Operating temperature 0ºC to +45ºC
Humidity <95% rH from 0ºC to 45ºC
These products are designed for pollution degree 2. The maximum operation altitude is 2000m
Power AC 100 — 240V ± 10%, 50/60Hz ±5%, 120VA max.
Dimensions (Height x Weight x Length) 88mm x 213mm x 380mm (3.5” x 8.4” x 15”)
Weight net 4.200kg (9,3lbs), shipping 6.5kg (14.5lbs)
GPIB capability All modes and parameters accessible via GP-IB interface
GPIB capability function codes SCPI Standard
Interfaces Parallel port (Centronics)
Serial port (RS232)
Number of modules 2 Modules
Agilent 8163A Specifications
Agilent 81636B Specifications
Sensor element InGaAs
Wavelength range 1250 to 1640 nm
Power range +10 to –80 dBm
Applicable fiber type Standard SM and MM up to
62.5 µm core size, NA <
0.24
Uncertainty (accuracy) at +3%
reference conditions (1260 nm to 1630 nm)
Total uncertainty ±5% to ±20pW
(1260 nm to 1630 nm)
Relative uncertainty
due to polarization typ. ± 0.015 dB
spectral ripple typ. ± 0.015 dB
(due to interference)
Linearity (power) CW +10 to –60 dBm
at 23ºC ±5ºC (1280 nm to 1630 nm)
at operating temp. range <±0.02 dB ±20nW
<±0.06 dB ±20nW
Return loss >40 dB
Noise (peak to peak) <20 pW
Averaging time (minimal) 25µs
Dynamic Range at manual range mode
at +10dBm range typ. >55dB
at ±0dBm range typ. >55dB
at –10dBm range typ. >52dB
at –20dBm range typ. >45dB
Linearity (power) CW +10 to –60 dBm
at manual range mode (1280 nm to 1630 nm)
at +10dBm range <±0.02 dB ±50nW
at ±0dBm range <±0.02 dB ±5nW
at –10dBm range <±0.02 dB ±1nW
at –20dBm range <±0.02 dB ±500pW
Choose your connector type
81000AI Diamond HMS10
81000FI FC/PC/SPC
81000FI NEC D4
81000JI SMA
81000KI SC
81000PI E-2000
81000SI DIN 47256/4108
81000VI ST
81000LI LC
81000FB Bare Fiber Adapter
81000FI FC/PC/SPC
81000NI FC/APC
Order Information
Agilent 8163A + 81636B
Single channel powermeter solution
consisting of
Agilent 8163A Mainframe and
Agilent 81636B Powersensor
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