Advantest TQ8215 Optical Power Multimeter
Advantest TQ8215 Optical Power Multimeter,Multi-functional optical power meter combining power measurement and wavelength display for fiber optic system testing.
- Model
- Advantest TQ8215
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $290
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- TQ8215
This unit
The Advantest TQ8215 Optical Power Multimeter is a benchtop instrument that combines optical power measurement with multifunction electrical testing capabilities. It delivers accurate fiber optic system characterization through integrated optical sensors, autoranging measurement, and real-time data analysis functions. The unit supports research, production, and system integration environments with both AC mains and battery operation.
Technical Specifications
Optical Measurements- Wavelength range: 0.8 to 1.6 µm
- Wavelength display resolution: 0.01 nm
- Direct measurement capability: Up to 50 mW (laser diode measurement without attenuator)
- Power types measured: Average power, peak power
- Absolute accuracy: ±20 dBm (±0.25 dB at 1310 nm) Electrical Measurements
- DC voltage measurement
- DC current measurement
- Resistance measurement
- Temperature measurement
- A/D converter accuracy: ±0.1% (including sensor measurement accuracy) Display & Sampling
- 4½-digit display with wide dynamic range
- Sampling rate: 10 samples per second
- Autoranging with manual operation available Functional Capabilities
- Measurement hold and manual triggering
- Scaling, percentage deviation, averaging, and max/min value display
- Smoothing function for measurement stability
- Demodulation functions enabling waveform monitoring via oscilloscope
- Analog monitor function
- Wavelength sensitivity compensation with automatic internal calibration (CFnm mode)
- Excellent linearity and temperature stability Power Supply
- AC 100V mains operation (Japanese specification)
- Optional battery operation: Internal Ni-Cd battery pack with ≥10 hours continuous run time; rechargeable via AC adapter
Key Features
- Compatible sensors: Silicon photodiodes (short wavelength), germanium or InGaS photodiodes (long wavelength); includes Q82014A, Q82017A (thin optical sensor), and Q82021A
- Optional GPIB interface for system integration
- Portable battery-powered outdoor operation capability
Typical Applications Research and development, production line testing, optical system integration, laser diode characterization.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Range (dBm) | ±20 dBm accuracy | Voltage / Current Range: AC 100V | Wavelength Range: 0.8 to 1.6 µm (800 to 1600 nm) |
Advantest TQ8215 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Advantest TQ8215. Calibration covers detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Advantest TQ8215 faults: detector contamination, damaged FC/PC input port, display failure. Common repairs include detector port cleaning or replacement, display repair, and battery or capacitor replacement in older HP/Agilent/Keysight units.
Advantest TQ8215 price
This Advantest TQ8215 is listed at $290. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Advantest TQ8215 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Advantest TQ8215 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 detector responsivity at 850, 1310, 1490, 1550, and 1625 nm, absolute power accuracy, linearity across the full dynamic range, and reference power level. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
