HP 8151A

Optical Pulse Power Meter


Peak and average power measurements


O/E transducer capability


Enables the user to accurately determine upper and lower peak power levels


Instrument's transducer has a frequency range of 250MHz, and outputs an electrical signal which corresponds directly to the optical input waveform


The HP 8151A cannot be operated without an optical head. All heads carry interface adapters for fiber connectors and bare fibers.





Optical Characteristics of HP 81512A Optical Head





Wavelength Range: 900 to 1725nm, cal for 1300nm


Maximum Core Diameter: 100?m


Optical Power Measurements





Parameters Measured: high, low, and mesial power levels, amplitude, extinction ratio, average power


Measurement Range: 0dBm to -50 dBm


Resolution: 3 digits (Watts), 1pW min.; 4 digits (dB), 0.01dB min.


Transducer (opto-electric conversion)


Actual waveform depends on measurement range. Calibrated for 1300nm.





Pulse Response





Transition Time: < 3ns


Perturbations: < 10% of amplitude


General





HP-IB capability


Power: 100 / 120 / 220 / 240 Vrms


Requires optical adapter to connect to cable or DUT