Keysight (Agilent) 86038B Photonic Dispersion and Loss Analyzer
The Keysight 86038B is a photonic dispersion and loss analyzer used for characterizing optical fibers and components. It accurately measures chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion (PMD), and insertion loss over a broad wavelength range. Ideal for R&D and manufacturing environments.
- Model
- Keysight / Agilent 86038B
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $18,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 86038B
This unit
The Keysight (Agilent) 86038B Photonic Dispersion and Loss Analyzer characterizes optical fibers and components with precision measurement of chromatic dispersion, polarization mode dispersion, and insertion loss. Built for high-speed telecommunications and data communications systems operating at 10 Gb/s and 40 Gb/s, it employs the industry-standard Modulation Phase Shift (MPS) method with modular customization for specific test requirements.
Technical Specifications
- Measurement Wavelength Range: 1250 nm to 1650 nm with tunable wavelength steps of 0.1 pm
- Chromatic Dispersion Accuracy: ±0.1 ps/nm/km
- CD Resolution: 0.001 ps/nm
- Loss Accuracy: ±0.01 dB/km
- Input Power Range: -30 dBm to +10 dBm
- Input Polarization Sensitivity: 45 dB
- Dynamic Range: Up to 60 dB
- Modulation Frequency Range: 5 MHz to 2.5 GHz
Key Features
- Measures chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD), and second-order PMD
- Insertion loss and gain characterization
- Polarization dependent loss (PDL) analysis
- Group delay (GD) and differential group delay (DGD) computation
- GD ripple and zero-dispersion wavelength determination
- CD slope characterization
- Direct fiber or device length measurement
- Single laser enables up to 200 nm sweep range
- Configurable modulation frequencies optimize dispersion measurement and wavelength resolution
Typical Applications
- Fiber characterization in telecommunications R&D
- Manufacturing quality assurance for optical components
- High-speed optical system validation
- Cable and device loss profiling
Compatibility & Integration Modular architecture permits tailored configurations to match specific testing workflows and measurement priorities.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 5 MHz to 2.5 GHz | Power Range (dBm): '-30 dBm to +10 dBm | Wavelength Range: 1250 nm to 1650 nm |
Keysight / Agilent 86038B — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Keysight / Agilent 86038B. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Keysight / Agilent 86038B price
This Keysight / Agilent 86038B is listed at $18,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Keysight / Agilent 86038B calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Keysight / Agilent 86038B is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
