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The Agilent 83400-Series—At a Glance
The Agilent 83400-Series—At a Glance
Agilent 83400-series sources
The Agilent 83400-series sources can be amplitude modulated by an external
RF source. They can be modulated with up to +14 dBm (about 25 mW) of RF
power.
W A R N I N G
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
than those specified herein can result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
W A R N I N G
Do not enable the laser when no fiber or equivalent device is attached
to the
OPTICAL OUTPUT
connector.
Agilent 83400-series receivers
The receivers are used to demodulate lightwave signals. With no modulation
signal, lightwave receivers produce no electrical output. If the optical power
exceeds 3 mW, the front-panel
OVER ILLUMINATION indicator lights. Power must
be decreased below 2.5 mW for the indicator to turn off.
Source Wavelength
Unmodulated
Output Power Modulation
Range Optical
Fiber Laser
Type
83402C 1300 nm < 3.0 mW 300 kHz to 6 GHz
9/125
µ
m
DFB
83403C 1550 nm < 3.0 mW 300 kHz to 6 GHz
9/125
µ
m
DFB
Receiver Wavelength
Demodulation Range
(sine wave)
Optical Fiber
83410C 1300/1550 nm 300 kHz to 3 GHz
62.5/125
µ
m
83411C/D 1300/1550 nm 300 kHz to 6 GHz
9/125
µ
m
83412B 850 nm 300 kHz to 3 GHz
62.5/125
µ
m