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Agilent 11896A
Agilent 11896A, 1250 nm to 1600 nm Wavelength Range, Fiber-Based, Polarization Controller
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Agilent 11896A Polarization Controller
The Agilent 11896A Polarization Controller is a precision optical instrument designed for industrial and laboratory automation in optical component testing. It is a fiber-based polarization controller engineered for accurate control of polarization states across a wide wavelength range. It functions as a non-power adjusting controller that maintains the integrity of optical signals while enables precise polarization manipulation. The controller uses a fiber loop design that provides all possible states of polarization with high stability. Its core design minimizes insertion loss variations during adjustment for allowing highly consistent optical performance. This architecture supports a wavelength range from 1250 nm to 1600 nm for enabling compatibility with a wide range of optical systems used in telecommunications and photonics testing.
The Agilent 11896A achieves an insertion loss of less than 1.5 decibels and maintains variation within ±0.002 decibels during adjustment. The variation across the full wavelength range remains within ±0.1 decibels. This level of precision ensures that measurement uncertainty due to polarization changes is effectively eliminated. It is particularly suitable for power-sensitive measurements such as polarization-dependent loss and polarization-dependent gain testing. Each polarization controller is configured with FC/PC connector interfaces for ensuring reliable fiber coupling. Its optical pigtail interface ensures low reflection and high signal integrity in demanding test environments. The unit’s construction quality and optical design make the Agilent 11896A ideal for automated component analysis systems requiring reproducible and low-loss polarization control.
The optical path of this polarization controller is optimized to deliver minimal insertion loss over time, even during continuous polarization adjustments. Its design stability supports precise calibration procedures in optical manufacturing and testing lines. Engineers rely on its consistency to verify optical amplifiers, filters and couplers under controlled polarization conditions without introducing unwanted power fluctuations. The Agilent 11896A operates efficiently across its spectral range maintains stable output characteristics under variable environmental conditions. Its minimal mechanical stress design ensures long-term reliability and repeatable performance in industrial automation setups. The combination of mechanical precision and optical accuracy enhances its utility in integrated optical test systems.
The Polarization Controller provides unmatched insertion loss stability and wavelength uniformity. Its engineered fiber loop design ensures reliable performance for optical component verification and system characterization. The Agilent 11896A establishes a consistent and precise platform for polarization control in automated optical measurement environments to offer stable operation over extended testing cycles with superior repeatability.
| Model | Agilent 11896A |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Agilent / Keysight |
| Part Type | Polarization Controller |
| Operating Wavelength Range | 1250 nm to 1600 nm |
| Insertion Loss | 1.5 dB |
| Insertion Loss Variation with Adjustment | ±0.002 dB |
| Insertion Loss Variation with Wavelength | ±0.1 dB |
| Connector Options | FC/PC standard, optional pigtail |
| Use Case | PDL/PDG, fiber component testing, optical measurement accuracy improvement |
| Interface | Fiber pigtail |
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