Agilent/Keysight 83438A Lightwave Source
Agilent / Keysight Optical Light Sources. Wavelength: Centered at 1550 nm, Voltage: 90–132 V or 198–264 V AC, Wavelength: division multiplexing (DWDM) component validation.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 83438A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $2,519
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 83438A
This unit
The Agilent/Keysight 83438A is an Erbium Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) lightwave source that generates incoherent light centered at 1550 nm for characterizing optical components. It delivers high power spectral density - up to one hundred times stronger than an EELED and ten thousand times stronger than a white light source - making it ideal for measuring insertion loss, crosstalk, bandwidth, and polarization dependencies of passive components with medium to high losses.
Technical Specifications
Optical Output- Type: Erbium Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) source
- Wavelength: Centered at 1550 nm
- Output power: +5.5 dBm (minimum), +6 dBm (typical), +8.1 dBm (maximum)
- Single-mode fiber output with standard Agilent optical interface (angled contact and built-in polarizer options available) Modulation
- TTL modulation input supporting on/off control or modulation from DC to 300 Hz Stability
- Power stability: <±0.02 dB over 15 minutes, <±0.05 dB over 6 hours Electrical
- Supply voltage: 90–132 V or 198–264 V AC, 47–63 Hz
- Power consumption: 50 W
- Fuse: IEC 127 5×20 mm, 6.3 A, 250 V (Agilent part number 2110-0703) Physical Dimensions
- 4.0 × 8.4 × 17.7 inches
Key Features
- IEC Laser Class 1 safety classification
- Integrated optical isolator protects the active fiber from back-reflections, ensuring stability
- High power spectral density enables characterization of high-loss components
- Pump laser–activated Erbium-doped fiber amplifier architecture
Typical Applications
- Measuring isolation, insertion loss, and bandwidth of isolators and circulators
- Characterizing add/drop multiplexers, gratings, and demultiplexers
- Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) component validation
- Optical spectrum analyzer–based testing workflows
Compatibility & Integration The 83438A integrates with Agilent/Keysight Lightwave Solution Platform mainframes and supports older module series, enabling flexible system configurations for optical component test labs.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | '+5.5 dBm to +8.1 dBm | Wavelength Range: 1550 nm (centered) |
Agilent / Keysight 83438A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 83438A. 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 83438A 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 83438A price
This Agilent / Keysight 83438A is listed at $2,519. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 83438A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 83438A 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 →
