HP Agilent 86142B opt 006 internal calibrator Optical Spectrum Analyzer (OSA)

The HP Agilent 86142B Optical Spectrum Analyzer with Option 006 Internal Calibrator is a high-performance benchtop diffraction-grating instrument designed for precise wavelength, power, and spectral analysis in WDM component and system testing applications across fiber optic networks. It supports a broad wavelength range from 600 to 1700 nm, wavelength repeatability of ±0.002 nm, typical wavelength linearity of ±0.01 nm in the 1525–1570 nm region, high dynamic range, low polarization dependency, and Option 006 enhanced wavelength calibration with an integrated reference for improved long-term wavelength accuracy without external calibration sources, enabling reliable DWDM channel verification, EDFA gain and noise figure evaluation, passive component testing, and laser source characterization. With a benchtop form factor featuring on-board measurement applications, an intuitive user interface, and GPIB connectivity for automated test integration, it delivers efficient, accurate, and dependable characterization for advanced telecommunications, manufacturing, and R&D applications in optical system verification environments.