Agilent/Keysight 81554SM High Sensitivity Singlemode Optical Head
The Agilent/Keysight 81554SM is a versatile optical module designed for high-performance testing and characterization of optical components and systems. This module provides precise control and measurement capabilities, making it suitable for various applications in telecommunications, data communications, and optical sensing.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 81554SM
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $889
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 81554SM
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 81554SM is a dual-wavelength Fabry-Perot laser source module engineered for precision optical testing across telecommunications and data communications networks. Operating at 1310 nm and 1550 nm with single-mode fiber output, this module delivers stable, back-reflection-insensitive performance in a compact form factor designed for integration into Agilent/Keysight lightwave multimeter mainframes.
Technical Specifications
Wavelengths & Output- Dual wavelengths: 1310 nm ± 20 nm and 1550 nm ± 20 nm
- Single-mode fiber: 9/125 µm
- Output power: Greater than -1 dBm (typical range -1.2 dBm to +1.47 dBm across wavelengths)
- Spectral bandwidth: Less than 2.5/4 nm rms
- Output attenuation: 0 dB to 6 dB, adjustable in 0.1 dB steps Modulation & Timing
- Internal digital modulation frequencies: 270 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz (selectable)
- Pulse-shaped outputs with 50% duty cycle Stability & Warm-up
- High long- and short-term stability with 20-minute recommended warm-up time
- Long-term CW stability doubles after one minute of laser operation Analog Output
- Bandwidth: DC to <300–1000 Hz (dependent on range and optical head)
- Output voltage: 0–2 V into open circuit
- Output impedance: 600 Ω typical
- Maximum input voltage: ± 10 V Physical & Environmental
- Dimensions: 75 mm H × 32 mm W × 335 mm D (2.8" × 1.3" × 13.2")
- Net weight: 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
- Operating temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C (subject to host mainframe limits)
- Storage/shipment temperature: +40 °C to +70 °C
Key Features
- Fabry-Perot laser design provides inherent insensitivity to back reflections
- PC-type optical interface with precision connectors
- Fine-resolution attenuation control in 0.1 dB increments
- Selectable modulation frequencies for flexible test configurations
- Rapid stability improvement - long-term performance stabilizes within one minute of operation
Compatibility & Integration Compatible with Agilent/Keysight 8153A, 8163A, and 8166 series Lightwave Multimeters. Optical connectors and adapters are supplied or available separately.
Agilent / Keysight 81554SM — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 81554SM. Calibration covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight 81554SM faults: laser diode end-of-life (output below spec), fiber output connector damage, output instability. Common repairs include laser diode replacement when output falls below spec, fiber output connector repair, and thermal management service.
Agilent / Keysight 81554SM price
This Agilent / Keysight 81554SM is listed at $889. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 81554SM calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 81554SM is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers output power at specified wavelengths, wavelength accuracy, 15-minute output stability, and modulation frequency accuracy where applicable. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
