HP Agilent (Keysight) 11896A Polarization Controller

HP Agilent (Keysight) 11896A Polarization Controller

The HP Agilent (Keysight) 11896A Polarization Controller is designed for precise polarization control in optical applications. It minimizes measurement uncertainty, making it suitable for polarization-dependent loss and gain measurements. It provides fast operation with a 360° rotation in less than 0.5 seconds, ensuring efficient testing of DWDM components and other optical devices.

Features and Benefits

• Operating Wavelength Range – Supports wavelengths from 1250 to 1640 nm.
• Insertion Loss – Ensures minimal signal loss with <1.5 dB insertion loss.
• Return Loss – Provides >55 dB total reflection return loss.
• Extinction Ratio – Delivers an extinction ratio of >40 dB.
• Power Handling – Handles a maximum input power of +23 dBm.
• Fast Operation – Completes a full 360° rotation in <0.5 seconds.
• Connector Compatibility – Requires two 81000 series connector interface adapters (sold separately).

Specifications

Specification	Details
Operating Wavelength Range	1250 to 1640 nm
Insertion Loss	<1.5 dB
Return Loss	>55 dB (Total Reflection)
Extinction Ratio	>40 dB
Maximum Operating Input Power	+23 dBm
Rotation Speed	360° in <0.5 seconds
Connector Interface Adapters	Two 81000 series adapters required (sold separately)

Calibration and Quality Assurance

Each HP Agilent (Keysight) 11896A Polarization Controller is calibrated before shipping to meet OEM specifications. It includes:

• Calibration Certificate
• Calibration Label
• Calibration Data

The HP Agilent (Keysight) 11896A Polarization Controller provides accurate polarization control, fast operation, and high reliability, making it suitable for various optical applications.