The Agilent 8156A optical attenuator is ideal for making measurements on fast telecommunication systems. It is employed in R&D and production and is suitable for both single-mode and 50m multi-mode application. A variety of options for different return loss performance, built-in monitor paths and overall accuracy make the 8156A easily adaptable to your measurement requirements. Features

• 60dB attenuation with 0.001dB resolution, without ranging
• 1200nm to 1650nm wavelength range
• 60dB return loss
• <±0.05dB typical linearity
• <±0.005dB typical repeatability
• <0.02dBpp typical polarization dependent loss
• +23dBm maximum input power
• Connector Types:
• 8156A/100 - Straight Contact
• 8156A/101 - Straight Contact
• 8156A/201 - Angled Contact
• Options
• 101: High performance version
• 201: High performance and high return loss version
• 202: Back reflection kit for option 201 and 221(one of 81000SI, 81000FI, 81113PC, 81000UM, 81000BR)
• 121: High performance version with monitor output
• 221: High performance and high return loss version with monitor output
• 203: Back reflection kit for option 201 and 221
• 350: 50/125 um multimode option