Agilent
8169 A Polarization Controller
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How it works
The Agilent 8169A enables automatic polarization state adjustments. The Agilent 8169A is intended for measurements of polarization dependent loss and polarization mode dispersion and for polarization synthesis applications. The Agilent 8169A option 020 is specified with insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and return loss greater than 60 dB. The Agilent 8169A option 020 is specified with extinction ratio greater than 45 dB from 1530 nm to 1560 nm, greater than 40 dB from 1470 nm to 1570 nm, and greater than 30 dB from 1400 nm to 1640 nm.[2]
Applications
The Agilent 8169A is used for measurements of polarization dependent loss and polarization mode dispersion. The Agilent 8169A is also used for polarization synthesis applications.[2]
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical2
Optics & imaging4
Configuration & options8
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8169A option 020 | — | — | Singlemode pigtailed fiber version with 2x pigtailed fiber and no factory installed connectors | assetrelay.com[2] |
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Frequently asked questions
What wavelength range does the Agilent 8169A cover?
The Agilent 8169A covers the wavelength range 1400 nm to 1640 nm.[2]
What insertion loss and return loss are specified for the Agilent 8169A option 020?
The Agilent 8169A option 020 is specified with insertion loss of less than 1.5 dB and return loss greater than 60 dB.[2]
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- [2]assetrelay.com — assetrelay.comassetrelay.com
Last updated Oct 15, 2026.
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