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Using the Agilent 83433A
Performing a Quick Confidence Check
5 Connect the data output of the pattern generator to the
DATA INPUT
of the
83433A.
6 Use the ruggedized optical cable with Panda polarization maintaining fiber to
connect the 83433A
CLASS IIIB INTERNAL LASER OUTPUT
to the
EXTENAL LASER
INPUT
.
7 Connect the 83433A
CLASS I OPTICAL OUT
to the input of an optical multimeter.
8 Set the pattern generator as follows:
Clock output frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9953.28 MHz
Data output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External AC coupled
Data amplitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 V
Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
31
–1 PRBS
9 On the 83433A, ensure the wavelength adjust feature is disabled (front-panel
LED is off).
10 Turn the
LASER ENABLE
key to the ON position.
11 Measure the optical power at the output of the 83433A. It will show a minimum
of zero dBm.