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Performance Tests
V. Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): Optional
Performance Test for the Agilent 8156A Option 121
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Model Agilent 8156A Attenuator Option 121 No. _______________ Date_______________
Test
No.
Test Description
performed at _________________nm
Minimum
Spec. Result
Maximum
Spec.
Measurement
Uncertainty
III. Att. Repeatability Test ±0.01dB
Attenuation
Setting:
1dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
5dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
12dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
24dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
36dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
48dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
53dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
60dB Disp→ Ref
-0.01dB _________ + 0.01dB
IV. Return Loss Test
Input 40dB _________
±0.60dB
typ. >45dB Output 40dB _________
±0.60dB