81578A Agilent Variable Optical Attenuator Module

Designed for multimode fiber applications, the Keysight 81578A Variable Optical Attenuator achieves ultra-low insertion loss and excellent wavelength flatness over the full 60 dB attenuation range for characterizing optical network components in telecom and datacom systems.

Main technical indicators, characteristics

• Attenuation range: 0 dB to 60 dB

• Large input power: 2W

• Wide wavelength range: 700 nm to 1400 nm (multimode)

• Built-in shutter provides power meter zeroing function

• Built-in calibration function

Advantages

• Integrated shutter protects test equipment and simplifies reference testing and power meter zeroing operations without changing settings

• Enhanced internal calibration function reduces uncertainty and speeds up calibration in multi-wavelength applications.