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Performance Tests
V. Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): Optional
Performance Test for the Agilent 8156A Option 101
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Model Agilent 8156A Attenuator Option 101 No. _______________ Date_______________
Test
No.
Test Description
performed at _________________nm
Minimum
Spec. Result
Maximum
Spec.
Measurement
Uncertainty
I. Total Insertion Loss Test dB ±0.60dB
typ. <2.5dB
measured at __________________nm
with SM fiber
_________
3.0 dB
II. Linearity/Att. Acc. ±0.05dB
Attenuation
Setting:
0dB REF
1dB 0.9dB
_________
1.1dB
2dB 1.9dB
_________
2.1dB
3dB 2.9dB
_________
3.1dB
4dB 3.9dB
_________
4.1dB
5dB 4.9dB
_________
5.1dB
6dB 5.9dB
_________
6.1dB
7dB 6.9dB
_________
7.1dB
8dB 7.9dB
_________
8.1dB
9dB 8.9dB
_________
9.1dB
10dB 9.9dB
_________
10.1dB