Agilent/Keysight 8168F,Agilent Keysight 8168F Tunable Laser Source
Agilent / Keysight Tunable Laser Sources. Accuracy: ±0.035 nm, Resolution: 0.001 nm, Wavelength: dependent performance: +6 dBm (1490–1575 nm).
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 8168F
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $5,289
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 8168F
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 8168F is a tunable laser source engineered for optical component characterization and testing across the C-band and L-band regions. It delivers independent wavelength and power control with high spectral purity, making it suitable for research, development, and automated production test environments.
Technical Specifications
Wavelength Performance- Operating range: 1410 nm to 1590 nm
- Accuracy: ±0.035 nm
- Resolution: 0.001 nm
- Stability: 50 dB Output Power
- Range: -20.0 dBm to +9.9 dBm
- Typical peak: +8 dBm
- Power stability (1 hour): ±0.03 dB
- Wavelength-dependent performance: +6 dBm (1490–1575 nm), +4 dBm (1460–1490 nm), +0 dBm (1430–1460 nm), -4 dBm (1410–1430 nm) Laser Output
- Linewidth: 100 kHz typical (coherent control OFF); 50–500 MHz typical (coherent control ON at 1475–1575 nm)
- Fiber type: Singlemode
- Modulating frequency: 250 kHz to 300 kHz
- Tuning speed: 200 ms (1 nm), 300 ms (10 nm), 2 s (100 nm)
Key Features
- Built-in side mode filter ensures true single-mode operation
- Integrated HPIB interface for automated test systems
- Benchtop form factor: 145 mm H × 426 mm W × 545 mm D; 18 kg net weight
- Power requirements: 100–240 Vrms ±10%, 260 VA maximum
Typical Applications
- Optical amplifier and component characterization
- Dense WDM component design validation
- Automated production test environments
Compatibility & Integration HPIB connectivity enables integration into automated measurement systems and production test flows.
Agilent / Keysight 8168F — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 8168F. Calibration covers wavelength accuracy at 5 or more points across the full tuning range, mode-hop-free range, output power flatness, linewidth, and side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR). All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Agilent / Keysight 8168F faults: output power drift, mode hops, fiber pigtail connector damage, wavelength inaccuracy. Common faults include output power drift after extended use, mode hops at specific wavelengths, and fiber pigtail connector damage. Full alignment and piezo calibration typically restore performance to spec.
Agilent / Keysight 8168F price
This Agilent / Keysight 8168F is listed at $5,289. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 8168F calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 8168F 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 wavelength accuracy at 5 or more points across the full tuning range, mode-hop-free range, output power flatness, linewidth, and side-mode suppression ratio (SMSR). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
