Agilent 81940A, 44A, 49A, 80A & 89A Compact Tunable Laser Source modules
User’s Guide
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In This Guide...
Chapter 1, “Getting Started.
This chapter contains an introductory description of the modules and aims
to make the modules familiar to you.
Chapter 2, “Accessories.
This chapter contains details of the various modules and options available.
Chapter 3, “Specifications.
This chapter contains the full performance specifications for the modules.
Chapter 4, “Performance Tests.
This chapter contains full detailed instructions that enable you to run a
performance test on a High Power Optical Attenuator. Also included are
Test Report sheets to record the measurements taken during the
performance test.
Chapter 5, “Cleaning Information.
This appendix contains information as to how best clean your instrument,
along with some general safety instructions that you should follow when
cleaning your instrument.
Table of Contents
Getting Started 11
Safety Considerations 12
Safety Symbols 12
Initial Inspection 13
Line Power Requirements 13
Operating Environment 13
Input/Output Signals 14
Storage and Shipment 14
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules 15
Laser Safety Labels 16
Introduction 17
Typical Use Models 20
Optical Output 22
Polarization Maintaining Fiber 22
Angled and Straight Contact Connectors 23
Signal Input and Output 24
Accessories 25
Modules and Options 26
Modules 27
Options 27
Connector Interfaces 28
User’s Guides 29
Specifications 31
Definition of Terms 32
General Definitions 46
Compact Tunable Laser Module Specifications 47
Conditions 53
Supplementary Performance Characteristics 54
General 56
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Performance Tests 57
Required Test Equipment 58
Test Record 59
Performance Test Instructions 60
General test Setup 60
Wavelength Tests 61
Wavelength Meter Settings for all Wavelength Tests 61
Wavelength Accuracy 62
Absolute and Relative Wavelength Accuracy 62
Mode-Hop Free Tuning 66
Wavelength Repeatability 67
Power Tests 69
Maximum Output Power 69
Power Linearity 74
Power Flatness versus Wavelength 77
Power Stability 80
Signal-to-Source Spontaneous Emission Ratio 83
Optional Performance Tests 86
Signal-to-Total-Source Spontaneous Emission Ratio 86
Test Records 90
Test Record 91
Test Record 101
Test Record 111
Test Record 118
Test Record 128
Cleaning Information 139
Cleaning Instructions 140
Safety Precautions 140
Why is it important to clean optical devices ? 141
What do I need for proper cleaning? 142
Preserving Connectors 146
Cleaning Instrument Housings 146
Which Cleaning Procedure should I use? 147
How to clean connectors 148
How to clean connector interfaces 150
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How to clean bare fiber adapters 151
How to clean instruments with a fixed connector
interface
Additional Cleaning Information 153
Other Cleaning Hints 154
152
Index 155
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List of Figures
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1
Getting Started
This chapter provides a general description of Agilent 81980A, 81940A,
81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS modules.
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules . . . 15
Laser Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Initial Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Line Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Input/Output Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Storage and Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Agilent 81940A, 44A, 49A, 80A & 89A C
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
What is a Tunable Laser Source?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front Panel Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Typical Use Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Optical Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Polarization Maintaining Fiber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Angled and Straight Contact Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Signal Input and Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Getting Started Safety Considerations
Safety Considerations
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended
use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies Inc. assumes no liability for
the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Before operation, review the instrument and manual, including the red
safety page, for safety markings and instructions. You must follow these to
ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition.
CAUTIONWARNING
The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to a
procedure, practice or the like, which, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in injury or loss of life. Do not proceed
beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Safety Symbols
The apparatus will be marked with this symbol when it is necessary for the
user to refer to the instruction manual in order to protect the apparatus
against damage.
Hazardous laser radiation.
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Safety Considerations Getting Started
Initial Inspection
Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the
container or cushioning, keep them until you have checked the contents of
the shipment for completeness and verified the instrument both
mechanically and electrically.
The Performance Tests give procedures for checking the operation of the
instrument. If the contents are incomplete, mechanical damage or defect
is apparent, or if an instrument does not pass the operator’s checks, notify
the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/Service Office.
CAUTIONWARNING
CAUTIONWARNING
To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical
tests when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of
the outer enclosure (covers, panels, etc.).
You MUST return instruments with malfunctioning laser modules
to an Agilent Technologies Sales/Service Center for repair and
calibration.
Line Power Requirements
The Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A and 81949A Compact
Tunable Laser Source modules operate when installed in Agilent 8163A/B
Lightwave Multimeters, Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement
Systems, and Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel Systems.
Operating Environment
The safety information in your mainframe’s User’s Guide summarizes the
operating ranges for the Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A and
81949A Compact Tunable Laser Source modules. In order for these
modules to meet specifications, the operating environment must be within
the limits specified for your mainframe.
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Getting Started Safety Considerations
Input/Output Signals
CAUTION
There is one BNC input connector on the front panel of an
Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A or 81949A Compact
Tunable Laser Source module.
An absolute maximum of ±6 V can be applied as an external voltage
to any BNC connector.
Storage and Shipment
An Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A or 81949A Compact Tunable
Laser Source module can be stored or shipped at temperatures between -
40°C and + 70°C.
Protect the module from temperature extremes that may cause
condensation within it.
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Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules Getting Started
Initial Safety Information for Tunable Laser Modules
The laser sources specified by this user guide are classified according to
IEC 60825-1 (2001).
The laser sources comply with 21 CFR 1040.10 except for deviations
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 dated 2001-July-26:
Agilent 81980A Agilent 81940A Agilent 81944A Agilent 81989A Agilent 81949A
Laser Type ECL-Laser
InGaAsP
Wavelength range 1465 nm-1575 nm 1520 nm-1630 nm 1525 nm-1620 nm 1465 nm-1575 nm 1520 nm-1630 nm
Max. CW output power* 30 mW 30 mW 30 mW 30 mW 30 mW
Beam waist diameter 9 µm 9 µm 9 µm 9 µm 9 µm
Numerical aperture 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Laser Class according to
IEC 60825-1 (2001)- Intl.
Max. permissible CW
output power**
* Max. CW output power is defined as the highest possible optical power that the laser source can produce at its output
connector.
** Max. permissible CW output power is the highest optical power that is permitted within the appropriate laser class.
1M 1M 1M 1M 1M
163 mW 163 mW 163 mW 163 mW 163 mW
ECL-Laser
InGaAsP
ECL-Laser
InGaAsP
ECL-Laser
InGaAsP
ECL-Laser
InGaAsP
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Getting Started Laser Safety Labels
Laser Safety Labels
Laser class 1M label
Figure1 Class 1M Safety Label - 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81980A, 81949A
A sheet of laser safety labels is included with the laser module as required.
In order to meet the requirements of IEC 60825-1 we recommend that you
stick the laser safety labels, in your language, onto a suitable location on
the outside of the instrument where they are clearly visible to anyone
using the instrument.
CAUTIONWARNING
Please pay attention to the following laser safety warning:
Under no circumstances look into the end of an optical cable
attached to the optical output when the device is operational. The
laser radiation can seriously damage your eyesight.
Do not enable the laser when there is no fiber attached to the
optical output connector.
The laser is enabled by pressing the ’active’ button close to the
optical output connector on the front panel of the module. The
laser is on when the green LED on the front panel of the instrument
is lit.
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye
hazard.
The laser module has a built-in safety circuitry which will disable
the optical output in the case of a fault condition
Refer servicing only to qualified and authorized personnel.
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Introduction Getting Started
Introduction
What is a Tunable Laser Source?
A Tunable Laser Source (TLS) is a laser source for which the wavelength
can be varied through a specified range. The Agilent Technologies range of
TLS modules also allow you to set the output power, and to choose
between continuous wave or modulated power.
The Agilent Technologies range of compact TLS modules are flexible
stimulus modules suitable for applications such as the testing of optical
amplifiers, DWDM components, and complete DWDM systems.
Installation
The Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS
modules are front-loadable modules.
For a description of how to install your module, refer to “How to Fit and
Remove Modules” in the Installation and Maintenance chapter of your
mainframe’s User’s Guide.
Front Panels
Agilent 81980A with
Straight Contact Connector
Agilent 81980A with
Angled Contact Connector
Figure 2 Agilent 81980A Compact Tunable Laser Modules
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Getting Started Introduction
Agilent 81940A with
Straight Contact Connector
Figure 3 Agilent 81940A Compact Tunable Laser Modules
Agilent 81989A with
Straight Contact Connector
Figure 4 Agilent 81989A Compact Tunable Laser Modules
Agilent 81940A with
Angled Contact Connector
Agilent 81989A with
Angled Contact Connector
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Introduction Getting Started
Agilent 81949A with
Straight Contact Connector
Figure 5 Agilent 81949A Compact Tunable Laser Modules
Agilent 81949A with
Angled Contact Connector
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Switch the laser source on or off using the switch on its front panel, using
the [State] parameter in the instrument’s Graphical User Interface, or
remotely using GP-IB commands. When the Active LED is lit the source is
emitting radiation. When the Active LED is not lit the source is not emitting
radiation.
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Getting Started Typical Use Models
Typical Use Models
High power compact Tunable Laser modules for S-, C- and L-band
The Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS
modules provide high output power up to +13 dBm.
Each module covers a total wavelength range of 110 nm, either:
• In the S and C-bands
with the high power in C-band (81980A and 81989A), or
• In the C and L-bands
with the high power in the L-band (81940A, 81944A and 81949A).
Their compact single-slot format makes them a flexible and cost-effective
stimulus for single channel and multichannel DWDM applications
Device Characterization at high power levels
The high optical output power of the Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A,
81989A, 81949A Compact TLS module improves the testing of all types of
optical amplifiers and other active components as well as broadband
passive optical components. It helps overcome losses in test setups or in
the device under test itself. Thus, engineers can test optical amplifiers
such as EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, SOAs and EDWAs to their limits. This
tunable laser provides the high power levels required to help speed the
development of innovative devices by enabling the test and measurement
of nonlinear effects.
SBS suppression feature enables high launch power
A new SBS Suppression feature avoids the reflection of light induced by
Stimulated Brillouin Scattering (SBS). It enables the launch of the high
optical output power into long fibers without intensity modulation to avoid
impairment in time-domain measurements.
Coherence Control avoids interference-induced power
fluctuations
A high-frequency modulation function is used to increase the effective
linewidth to avoid power fluctuations due to coherent interference effects
The modulation pattern is optimized for stable power measurements, even
in the presence of reflections.
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Typical Use Models Getting Started
Built-in wavelength meter for active wavelength control
The 81980A, 81940A and 81944A feature a built-in wavelength meter with
a closed feedback loop for enhanced wavelength accuracy. In continuous
sweep mode, it allows dynamic wavelength logging to make
measurements during the sweep.
Dynamic power control for excellent reproducibility
The integrated dynamic power control loop ensures a high reproducibility
in power level. This allows highly repeatable measurements to reduce
errors when comparing the results of several wavelength sweeps. As
these modules feature mode-hop free tunability over their entire tuning
range with continuous output power, they achieve highly accurate
measurements over wavelength.
Continuous Sweep Mode with wavelength logging
All 819xxA modules can be operated in the stepped mode, usually used
where measurements are done at particular wavelength.
The 81980A, 81940A and 81944A can also be operated in the continuous
sweep mode with dynamic wavelength logging to make measurements
during the wavelength sweep.
Internal Modulation
The internal modulation feature enables an efficient and simple TimeDomain Extinction (TDE) method for Erbium based optical amplifier test
when used together with the external gating feature of Agilent's OSA.
It also supports the transient testing of optical amplifiers by simulating
channel add and drop events.
Specifications:
For further details on specifications, see the “Definition of Terms” in
Chapter 3, “Specifications.
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Getting Started Optical Output
y
e
Optical Output
Polarization Maintaining Fiber
A Polarization maintaining fiber (PMF) output is standard for Agilent
81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS modules.
PMF is aligned to maintain the state of polarization. A well defined state of
polarization helps ensure constant measurement conditions.
The fiber is of Panda type, with TE mode in the slow axis in line with the
connector key.
E
Stress Rods
Slow Axis (Polarization Axis)
Not to Scale
Figure 6 PMF Output Connector
See Chapter 2, “Modules and Options for further details on connector
interfaces and accessories.
Connector Ke
Fiber Claddin
H
Fiber Core
(8- µ m Diamet
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Optical Output Getting Started
Angled and Straight Contact Connectors
Angled contact connectors are available as an option for Agilent 81980A,
81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS modules.
Angled contact connectors help you to control return loss, since reflected
light tends to reflect into the cladding, reducing the amount of light that
reflects back to the source.
CAUTION
NOTE
If the contact connector on your instrument is angled, you can only
use cables with angled connectors with the instrument
Angled Contact
Connector Symbol
Figure 7 Angled and Straight Contact Connector Symbols
Figure 7 shows the symbols that tell you whether the contact connector of
your Tunable Laser module is angled or straight. The angled contact
connector symbol is colored green.
You should connect straight contact fiber end connectors with neutral
sleeves to straight contact connectors and connect angled contact fiber
end connectors with green sleeves to angled contact connectors.
Angled non-contact fiber end connectors with orange sleeves cannot be
directly connected to the instrument.
Straight Contact
Connector Symbol
See “Connector Interfaces” on page 28 for further details on connector
interfaces and accessories.
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Getting Started Signal Input and Output
Signal Input and Output
CAUTION
There is one BNC input connector on the front panel of
Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS
modules.
An absolute maximum of ± 6 V can be applied as an external voltage
to any BNC connector.
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Accessories
The Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS
module are available in various configurations for the best possible match
to the most common applications.
This chapter provides information on the available options and
accessories.
Modules and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Option 071 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Option 072 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Connector Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Option 071:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Option 072:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
User’s Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Accessories Modules and Options
Modules and Options
Figure 8 shows all the options that are available for Agilent 81980A,
81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS module, and the
instruments that support these modules.
Connector Interfaces for straight
connectors
1 ea required
81000FI FC/PC
81000HI E-2000/PC
81000KI SC/PC
81000LI LC/PC
81000MI MU/PC
81000SI DIN 47256/PC
81000VI ST/PC
High Power
Tunable Laser Source
819xxA-071
PMF
Straight contact
connector
Connector
Interfaces for
straight connectors
Compact
module
High Power Compact Tunable Laser module
81980A Compact Tunable Laser Source 1465nm - 1575nm
81980A Compact Tunable Laser 1465 nm - 1575 nm
81940A Compact Tunable Laser Source 1525nm - 1620nm
81940A Compact Tunable Laser 1520 nm - 1630 nm
81944A Compact Tunable Laser Source 1520nm - 1630nm
81989A Compact Tunable Laser 1465 nm - 1575 nm
81989A Compact Tunable Laser Source 1465nm - 1575nm
81949A Compact Tunable Laser 1520 nm - 1630 nm
81949A Compact Tunable Laser Source 1520nm - 1630nm
819xxA-072
PMF
Angled contact
connector
Connector
Interfaces for
angled connectors
MANDATORY AND MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE
OPTIONAL
Connector Interfaces for angled connectors
1 ea required
81000FI FC/APC keywidth 2.2mm
81000NI FC/APC keywidth 2.0mm
81000HI E-2000/APC
81000KI SC/APC
81000LI LC/APC
81000MI MU/APC
81000SI DIN 47256/APC
81000VI ST/APC
Note: 819xxA - 072 is highly recommended over 819xxA - 071 to reduce fro nt- panel reflections,
which will greatly reduce interference noise and spectral ripple in the test setup.
Figure 8 Mainframes, Tunable Laser Modules, and Options
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Modules and Options Accessories
Modules
Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A, 81949A Compact TLS module
can be hosted by:
• Agilent 8163A and Agilent 8163B Lightwave Multimeters,
• Agilent 8164A and Agilent 8164B Lightwave Measurement Systems,
• Agilent 8166A and Agilent 8166B Lightwave Multichannel Systems.
Table 1Compact Tunable Laser Modules
Model Number Description
Agilent 81980A High Pow er Compact Tunable Laser, 1465nm - 1575 nm
Agilent 81940A High Pow er Compact Tunable Laser, 1520nm - 1630 nm
Agilent 81944A High Power C ompact Tunable Laser, 1525 nm - 1620n m, for
use as part of the N3909A PMD and DGD Analyzer
Agilent 81989A High Pow er Compact Tunable Laser, 1465nm - 1575 nm
NOTE
Agilent 81949A High Pow er Compact Tunable Laser, 1520nm - 1630 nm
Options
The following options are available for these Compact TLS module:
Option 071
Polarization-maintaining fiber, Panda-type, for straight contact connectors.
Option 072
Polarization-maintaining fiber, Panda-type, for angled contact connectors.
Option 072 recommended 819xxA - 072 is highly recommended over
819xxA - 071, which will greatly reduce interference noise and spectral
ripple in the test setup.
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Connector Interfaces
The following connector interfaces are available for these Compact TLS
module:
Option 071:
Straight Contact Connectors
If you want to use straight connectors (such as FC/PC/SPC, E-2000,
SC/PC/SPC, DIN 47256 or ST) to connect to the instrument, you must do
the following:
1 Attach your connector interface to the interface adapter.
2 See Ta b l e 2 for a list of the available connector interfaces.
Table2 Straight Contact Connector Interfaces
Description Model number
FC/PC/SPC Agilent 81000 FI
Table 3 Angled Contact Connector Interfaces
E-2000 Agilent 81000 HI
SC/PC/SPC Agilent 81000 KI
DIN 47256 / 4108.6 Agilent 81000 SI
ST Agilent 81000 VI
3 Connect your cable.
Option 072:
Angled Contact Connectors
If you want to use angled connectors (such as E-2000 APC, SC/APC,
FC/APC or DIN 4108.6/4108.6) to connect to the instrument, you must do
the following:
1 Attach your connector interface to the interface adapter.
2 See Ta b l e 3 for a list of the available connector interfaces.
Description Model number
E-2000 APC Agilent 81000 HI
SC/APC Agilent 81000 KI
FC/APC Agilent 81000 NI
DIN 47256 / 4108.6 Agilent 81000 SI
3 Connect your cable.
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User’s Guides
The following User’s Guides are applicable to these Compact TLS module:
Table 4 User’s Guides
Description Part number
Agilent 81980A, 81940A, 81944A, 81989A and 81949A Compact
Tunable Laser Source modules User’s Guide.
81980-90A11
Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A/B
Lightwave Measurement System, & Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave
Multichannel System User’s Guide.
Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter, Agilent 8164A/B
Lightwave Measurement System, & Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave
Multichannel System Programming Guide.
08164-90B15
08164-90B64
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