General Information of Agilent N4373C Lightwave Component Analyzer
Agilent's N4373C Lightwave Component Analyzer (LCA) offers a
modulation bandwidth of 50/67 GHz which makes it the ideal choice
to develop and characterize electro-optical components, for the
upcoming 40G/10GbE as defined in IEEE802.3ba.
Accuracy
For these modern optical transmission systems with advanced
modulation schemes it is key for the electro-optical components to
have very flat S21 transfer function in amplitude and delay. This
performance can be achieved only with electro-optical S-parameter
test as provided by the N4373C LCA.
In addition fast, accurate, repeatable and traceable
characterization of these electro-optical components, like lasers,
modulators and detectors is required, to guarantee the performance
with respect to modulation bandwidth, jitter, gain, and distortion.
By optimizing the electrical and the optical design of the N4373C
for lowest noise and ripple, the accuracy has been improved by more
than a factor of 2, compared to its predecessor, the 86030A 50GHz
LCA. This increased accuracy improves the yield from tests
performed with the N4373C by narrowing margins needed to pass the
tested devices.
This advanced design together with temperature-stabilized
transmitter and receiver ensures repeatable measurements over hours
without recalibration.
Turn-key solution
The fully integrated "turn-key" N4373C helps reduce time to market,
compared to the time-consuming development of a self-made setup. In
addition you get a fully specified easy transferable and reliable
test instrument. With guaranteed specifications Agilent takes the
responsibility to provide you with accurate and traceable test
results that can only be achieved in a turn-key solution.
High productivity
The N4373C achieves fast measurements by including the E8361/63C
Performance Network Analyzer. A unique new calibration concept
significantly reduces setup time to a maximum of several minutes,
depending on the selected measurement parameters. This results in
increased productivity in R&D or on the manufacturing floor.
Using the advanced measurement capabilities of the network
analyzer, all S-parameter related characteristics of the device
under test, like responsivity and 3 dB-cutoff frequency, can be
qualified with the new N4373C Lightwave Component Analyzer from 10
MHz to 40/50/67 GHz.
Network analyzer
The N4373C LCA is based on the new E8361/63C or the newest N5245A
network analyzer with an identical and well known user interface
across all Agilent network analyzers.
Absolute frequency response accuracy
- ± 1.2 dB @ 50 GHz (typ)
- ± 1.8 dB @ 65 GHz (typ)
Relative frequency response accuracy
- ± 0.8 dB @ 50 GHz (typ)
- ± 1.3 dB @ 65 GHz (typ)
Noise floor
- -60(55) dB(A/W) for O/E measurements @ 50(65) GHz
- -64(59) dB(W/A) for E/O measurements @ 50(65) GHz
Lightwave Component Analyzer Software
Version 2.3
With up to 67 GHz modulation frequency range and excellent
accuracy, the N4373C supports S-parameter test of electro-optical
components for IEEE 802.3ba transmission systems, as well as Radio
over Fiber (RoF) and aerospace and defense (A&D) applications
in the 60 GHz frequency range.
Fastest time to market can be achieved by testing electro-optical
S-Parameter with the N4373C and lets you focus on developing your
high performance components.
Quick and easy measurement setup increases productivity as
time-consuming electrical calibration steps are automated and
optical calibration by the operator is no longer necessary.
Additional Benefits:
- Balanced measurements now up to 67 GHz (new)
- External optical source input for test at all wavelength between
1300 and 1600 nm
- 1310 & 1550 nm selectable internal transmitter to support IEEE
802.3ba component test
- Built-in average power meter for fast transmitter power test
- User selectable optical transmitter output power helps to adapt to
target test conditions
- More then 10 times faster than 86030A speeds up productivity
Transmitter and Receiver Specifications of Agilent N4373C Lightwave Component Analyzer
| Optical test set | Option -302, -303, -314,-392, -393, -394, Exx options typical |
| Operation frequency range | Option -302/ -392/-E92 | 10 MHz to 67 GHz |
| Option -303/ -393/-E93 | 10 MHz to 40 GHz |
| Option -314/ -394/-E94 | 10 MHz to 50 GHz |
| Connector type | Connector type | SMF angled with Agilent versatile connector interface |
| Optical output |
| Optical source input (rear) | PMF angled, with Agilent versatile connector interface,
polarization orientation aligned with connector key |
| RF | 1.85 mm male (-302, -392) |
| 2.4 mm male (-303, -314, -393, -394) |
| LCA optical input |
| Operating input wavelength range | 1290 nm to 1610 nm4 |
| Maximum linear average input power1 | Optical input 1 | +4 dBm @ 1310 nm |
| +5 dBm @ 1550 nm |
| Optical input 2 | +14 dBm @ 1310 nm |
| +15 dBm @ 1550 nm |
| Maximum safe average input power | Optical input 1 | +7 dBm |
| Optical input 2 | +17 dBm |
| Optical return loss (typical)1 | > 25 dBo |
| Average power measurement range1 | Optical input 1 | -25 dBm to +5 dBm on optical input1 |
| Optical input 2 | 15 dBm to +15 dBm on optical input2 |
| Maximum safe average input power | Optical input 1 | +7 dBm |
| Optical input 2 | +17 dBm |
| Optical return loss (typical)1 | > 25 dBo |
| Average power measurement range1 | Optical input 1 | -25 dBm to +5 dBm on optical input 1 |
| Optical input 2 | -15 dBm to +15 dBm on optical input 2 |
| Average power measurement uncertainty (typical)1 | ± 0.5 dBo |
| LCA optical output (Internal source) |
Optical modulation index (OMI) (typical) | > 5% @ -8 dBm RF power @ 1 GHz modulation frequency |
| Output wavelength | Option -100, -102 | (1310 ± 20) nm |
| Option -101, -102 | (1550 ± 20) nm |
| Average output power range | -1 dBm to +5 dBm @ 1550 nm |
| -2 dBm to +4 dBm @ 1310 nm |
| Average output power uncertainty (typical)2 | ± 0.5 dBo |
| Average output power stability, 15 minutes (typical) | ± 0.5 dBo |
| External optical source input (-050) |
| Recommended optical input power3 | +8 to +15 dBm |
| Optical input power damage level | +20 dBm |
| Typical loss at quadrature bias point | 9 dB |
| Operating input wavelength range | 1290 nm to 1610 nm4 |
| LCA RF test port input |
| Maximum safe input level at port A or B | +15 dBm RF, 7V DC |
Ordering Information of Agilent N4373C Lightwave Component Analyzer
The N4373C consists of an optical test set and an electrical
network analyzer which are mechanically connected. To protect your
network analyzer investment, Agilent offers the integration of an
already owned PNA with the optical test set as listed below.
| N4373C LCA ordering options |
| Network-analyzer options |
| N4373C-302 | 67 GHz, 2 port PNA (E8361C-014) |
| N4373C-303 | 40 GHz, 2 port PNA (E8363C-014) |
| N4373C-314 | 50 GHz 4 port PNA-X (N5245A-400) |
| Network-analyzer integration options |
| N4373C-392 | - Integration of customer’s 67 GHz, 2 port PNA 1 (E8361A/C-014, 010)
- All other NWA and options select E92
|
| N4373C-393 | - Integration of customer’s 40 GHz, 2 port PNA 1 (E8363A/C-014, 010)
- All other NWA and options select E93
|
| N4373C-394 | - Integration of customer’s 50 GHz, 4 port PNA 1 (N5245A-400, 010)
- All other NWA and options select E94
|
| N4373C-E92 | Integration of E8361A/C with other than above options. 1 (All specifications are typical) |
| N4373C-E93 | Integration of E8363A/C or E8364A/C with other than above options. 1 (All specifications are typical) |
| N4373C-E94 | Integration of N5244A or N5245A with 4 ports other than above
options. 1 (All specifications are typical) |
| Optical wavelength options |
| N4373C-100 | 1310 nm source optical test set |
| N4373C-101 | 1550 nm source optical test set |
| N4373C-102 | 1310 nm and 1550 nm source optical test set |
| Configuration independent options |
| N4373C-010 | Time domain operation for network analyzer |
| N4373C-050 | Testset with external optical source Input |
| N4373C-021 | Straight fiber interface single mode |
| N4373C-022 | Angled fiber interface single mode |
| Warranty options |
| R-51B-001-3C | 1-year return-to-Agilent warranty extended to 3-years |
| R-51B-001-5C | 1-year return-to-Agilent warranty extended to 5-years |
| Calibration options |
| R-50C-011-3 | Agilent calibration plan, 3 year coverage |
| R-50C-011-5 | Agilent calibration plan, 5 year coverage |
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