Description
A highly effective tool for managing and controlling optical signal attenuation is the Agilent Technologies 8156A Optical Attenuator Mainframe. Both single-mode and multimode fiber networks are compatible with it, and it boasts an outstanding dynamic range of 80 dB. Attenuation levels may be configured and managed easily on the mainframe due to to its user-friendliness. It also offers short reaction times, making it possible to test and monitor optical systems and components quickly. The Agilent Technologies 8156A Optical Attenuator Mainframe is an essential tool for experts in the field of optical communications, including researchers, engineers, and technicians, due to its innovative features and reliable performance.
Specifications:
– Operating temperature: 0°C to 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
– Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
– Relative humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
– Power requirements: 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC, 48-440 Hz
– Power consumption: 170 VA maximum
– Communication interfaces: GPIB (IEEE-488), RS-232
– Display: 2-line, 16 character alphanumeric LCD
– Attenuation range: 0 dB to 80 dB
– Attenuation resolution: 0.001 dB
– Insertion loss: <1.5 dB
– Wavelength range: 1200 nm to 1650 nm
– Return loss: >55 dB
– Accuracy: ±0.05 dB
– Maximum input power: +23 dBm
– Maximum output power: +20 dBm
– Optical connectors: FC/PC, SC/PC, or ST/PC
Dimensions:
– 426 mm (W) x 133 mm (H) x 550 mm (D)
– Weight: 14.1 kg (31.1 lbs)
Agilent 8156A also available with the following specs and models:
- Optical Attenuator Mainframe
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
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When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
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From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
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