Agilent Technologies 11896A, User'S And Service Manual

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V erication and Service Information
V erifying the Agilent 11896A Specications
Return loss Return loss can be tested using a number of dierent test equipment
congurations . Some of these are:
an Agilent 8703 lightwave component analyzer
an Agilent 8702 analyzer with the appropriate source , receiver and
lightwave coupler
an Agilent 8504 precision reectometer
an Agilent 8153 lightwave multimeter with a source and power sensor
module in conjunction with a lightwave coupler or an Agilent 81534 return
loss module
Many other possibilities exist. The basic requirements are an appropriate
lightwave source , a compatible lightwave receiver , and a compatible
lightwave coupler .
Refer to the manuals provided with your lightwave test equipment for
information on how to perform a return loss test.
As mentioned earlier in this handbook, typical return loss is better than 20
to 30 dB , and can be better than 40 dB . F or actual specications on your
particular cable or accessory , refer to the manufacturer .
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