Digital communications analyzer
Digital communications analyzer
The HP 83486A and 83487A plug-in modules extend the testing capabilities of the HP 83480A digital communications analyzer into high-speed multimode data communications. These optical/electrical plug-ins provide 2.5-GH¥optical bandwidth for testing Gigabit Ethernet components at 850 nm or 1300 nm. Standard features include a suite of automated tests, including "eye" and mask/template measurements, extinction-ratio measurements, and a built-in average optical power meter. Price for the HP 83486A (1300 nm) and 83487A (850 nm) is $22,440 each. The HP 83480A mainframe costs $16,320.
Hewlett-Packard Co., Palo Alto, CA