Introduction - Agilent Technologies 86122A User Manual

Using the 86122A

Introduction

Introduction

The Agilent 86122A Multi-Wavelength Meter measures the wavelength
and optical power of laser light in the 1270–1650 nm wavelength range.
Because the 86122A simultaneously measures multiple laser lines, you
can characterize dense-wavelength-division-multiplexed (DWDM)
systems and the multiple lines of Fabry-Perot lasers
With the 86122A you can quickly and easily measure the following
parameters:
• Up to 1000 laser lines simultaneously
• Wavelengths and powers
• Average wavelength
• Total optical power
• Laser line separation
• Laser drift (wavelength and power)
• Optical signal-to-noise ratios
• Fabry-Perot lasers
This chapter gives you an overview of the front and rear panel, and the
graphical user interface. In addition, it explains the steps required to make
a measurement.
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