Product Description of Agilent 83487A
The Agilent 83487A is a high-performance optoelectronic module designed for fiber-optic communication and high-speed digital signal testing. It integrates a 3GHz optical channel (compatible with 62.5/125μm multimode fiber) and a 20GHz electrical channel (3.5mm male input), supporting a wavelength range of 750nm to 860nm and featuring 0.155/0.622/1.066/1.250Gb/s reference receiver functions. Compatible with Agilent 83480A digital communication analyzers and 86100A/B/C Infiniium DCA/DCA-J hosts, it enables synchronized opto-electronic measurements and is widely used in R&D and production testing of high-speed communication systems like Fiber Channel (FC) and Gigabit Ethernet.
Key Features
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Dual-Channel Integrated Design: Combines 3GHz optical and 20GHz electrical channels for synchronous opto-electronic measurements, reducing equipment switching time and improving efficiency.
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Broad Wavelength Range and Multimode Support: Covers 750nm–860nm wavelengths and supports 62.5/125μm multimode fiber for diverse fiber type requirements.
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High-Precision Reference Receiver: Built-in 0.155/0.622/1.066/1.250Gb/s filters enable compliance testing for Fiber Channel and Gigabit Ethernet transmitters.
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Flexible Bandwidth Switching: Offers 12.4GHz and 20GHz electrical bandwidth modes—12.4GHz optimizes noise performance, while 20GHz enhances high-speed signal measurement.
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Standardized Interfaces and Compatibility: Uses 3.5mm male electrical connectors and supports Agilent 83480A and 86100A/B/C hosts for easy integration into existing test systems.
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Modular Design: Supports hot-swapping for rapid replacement across different hosts, adapting to multi-task testing scenarios.
