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Agilent 8702E
Lightwave Component Analyzer
System
Configuration Guide

300 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz modulation frequency
850 nm, 1300 nm, or 1550 nm wavelengths

The Agilent 8702 is part of a family of compatible products. For flexibility in specifying a solution that meets your
exact measurement needs, a system may be ordered as multiple line items. This guide should be used with the
Agilent 8702 product overview (#5988-1845EN) and technical specifications (#5988-4308EN) which has a detailed
description of the items listed. For ordering information on other Agilent lightwave products and accessories go to
http://www.agilent.com/comms/lightwave.

System Configuration Summary
This summary lists the main components required to form basic measurement systems. Options or peripherals may
be added to provide enhanced capability. This configuration guide provides descriptions of product options and
compatible accessories.
50 ohm Measurements
❑ 8702E Lightwave Component Analyzer
❑ 8340X Lightwave Source
❑ 8341X Lightwave Receiver
❑ Agilent Part Number 1250-1746 7 mm to 3.5 mm (m) adapter (2) (not required if ordering Agilent 85033D)
❑ 85033D 3.5 mm Calibration Kit (required for Response & Match calibration)
75 ohm Measurements
❑ 8702E Lightwave Component Analyzer
❑ Option 8702E-075 75 ohm impedance
❑ 8340X Lightwave Source
❑ 8341X Lightwave Receiver
❑ 11857B 75 ohm type-N Test Port Cables
❑ 11852B 50 to 75 ohm Minimum Loss Pad (2)
❑ Option 11852B-004 Type N connectors, 50 ohm (m), 75 ohm (f)
❑ Agilent Part Number 1250-1562 type-N to SMA (m) adapters (2)
System with user-selected test set
❑ 8702E Lightwave Component Analyzer
❑ Option 8702E-011 Delete Built-in Test Set
❑ 85047A 6 GHz S-parameter Test Set
❑ or 85046A 3 GHz S-parameter Test Set
❑ or 11889A RF Interface Kit (Response & Match calibration requires an S-parameter test set.)
❑ 8340X Lightwave Source
❑ 8341X Lightwave Receiver
❑ Agilent Part Number 1250-1746 7 mm to 3.5 mm (m) adapters (2) (not required if ordering Agilent 85033D or 11889A)
❑ 85033D 3.5 mm Calibration Kit (required for Response & Match calibration)

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Recommended
Configuration Examples
The following table is meant to assist you with the task of selecting a lightwave component analysis system that is
complete and meets your measurement requirements. A complete system consists of a network analyzer, lightwave
source, lightwave receiver, cables, fiber, and adapters. A calibration kit and lightwave coupler may be added for
specific measurement requirements which are explained in the notes following the table.
Device
Under Test

Item

1300 nm

Source1
Receiver1

1550 nm

Source1
Receiver1

50 ohm

Agilent 83403C
Agilent 83411C

Agilent 83411D
User supplied source required
Agilent 83412B

Agilent 8702E (option 8702E-006 must be ordered if 6 GHz operation is required.)

Cables

An RF cable with sma connectors is supplied with each source and receiver.

Cal Kit4
Network Analyzer
Cables

Reflections

Agilent 83410C2 (3 GHz)
Agilent 83411D (6 GHz)

Agilent 83411C

Network Analyzer

Adapters3

75 ohm

Highest Dynamic Range
Agilent 83402C

Source1
Receiver1

850 nm

Flattest Uncorrected
Frequency Response

Agilent Part Number 1250-1746 (2) 7 mm to 3.5 mm (m)
Agilent 85033D
Agilent 8702E Option 8702E-075
Agilent 11857B

Adapters

Agilent 11852B Option 11852B-004 (2)
Agilent Part Number 1250-1562 (2)

Cal Kit4

Agilent 85036B

Lightwave Coupler5

Agilent 11890A

1 Sources, Receivers and Lightwave Couplers must be ordered with an optical connector option. See pages 4 and 5.
2 Lowest noise receiver.
3 These adapters are included in the Agilent 85033D calibration kit and do not need to be ordered separately.
4 A calibration kit is recommended when making measurements on E/E devices, when the match of an O/E or E/O electrical port is to be measured, and when the highest
accuracy is required. Accuracy can be improved by as much as 0.25 to 0.8 dB with a Response & Match calibration. This technique requires an RF cal kit.
5 A lightwave coupler is needed only for optical reflection measurements.

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Agilent 8702E Product Family
Measurement Configurations

50 Ohm Configuration
Lightwave Component Analyzer
8702E

RF Adapters 3
Agilent Part Number 1250-1746

RF Cables
(supplied with source and receiver)

Lightwave Source*
8340X Option 01X

Lightwave Receiver*
8341X Option 01X

Fiber Optic Cable

75 Ohm
Configuration

Lightwave Component Analyzer
8702E Option 8702E-075

Agilent 85033D Calibration Kit
removes electrical mismatch errors
from measurements

RF Cables
11857B
50 to 75 Ohm
Minimum Loss Pads
11852B Option 11852B-004

Lightwave Source*
8340X Option 8340X-01X

Adapters
Agilent Part Number
1250-1562
Lightwave Receiver*
8341X
Option 8341X-01X

Fiber Optic Cable

User Selected
Test Set Configuration

Lightwave Component Analyzer
8702E Option 8702E-011

Lightwave Coupler
for optical reflection measurements
(SMF only)

S-parameter Test Set
85047A or 85046A
RF Interface Kit
11889A

RF Adapters
(see 50 or 75 ohm configurations)
Lightwave Source*
8340X Option 8340X-01X
Test Port Return Cables
(see 50 or 75 Ohm configurations)

Lightwave Receiver*
8341X
Option 8341X-01X
11890A
Fiber Optic Cable

* Additional optical connector adapters can be ordered as Agilent 81000XX.

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Ordering Information

Agilent 8702E Lightwave Component Analyzer (30 kHz to 3 or 6 GHz systems)
❑ Agilent 8702E Lightwave Component Analyzer
Integrated network analyzer with built-in color display, S-parameter test set, disk drive, 30 kHz to 3 GHz
synthesized source, and time domain capability. A standard (50 ohm) 8702E has two 7 mm test ports. An operating
and programming manual set is included with each instrument. Also includes the Agilent N1031A BenchLink
Lightwave software (see Peripherals on Page 10).
❑ Option 8702E-002
❑ Option 8702E-006
❑ Option 8702E-011

❑ Option 8702E-075
❑ Option 8702E-110
❑ Option 8702E-1D5
❑ Option 8702E-1CM
❑ Option 8702E-1CP
❑ Option 8702E-UK6

Harmonic Measurement Capability
For measuring swept second and third harmonic responses. Option 006 extends harmonic
measurement capability to 6 GHz.
6 GHz Frequency Extension
Provides source and receiver operation to 6 GHz.
Do not order option 8702E-006 with option 8702E-075.
Delete Built-in Test Set
Removes test set components and allows direct access to the R, A, and B receiver inputs.
Source start frequency is limited to 300 kHz. Order if an external S-parameter test set or
an RF interface kit is to be substituted for the internal test set. Do not order Option 011
with Option 075.
75 Ohm Impedance
Replaces the standard 50 ohm test set with a 75 ohm test set. Test ports are 75 ohm type-N
connectors. Do not order option 8702E-075 with option 8702E-006 or option 8702E-011.
Delete Time Domain Capability
Removes capability to view reflection and transmission responses in time or distance
domain.
High Stability Frequency Reference
Provides improved frequency accuracy over time and with temperature variation.
Rack Mount Kit (without instrument handles)
Rack Mount Kit (with instrument handles)
Commercial Calibration Certificate with Test Data

Lightwave Sources
Sources come with a module base assembly, an RF cable with male and female SMA connectors, a DC power cable,
and a calibration data disk. All lightwave sources must be ordered with one of the following connector options:
❑ 81000 AI
❑ Option 012
❑ 81000 SI
❑ 81000 VI
❑ 81000 KI

Diamond HMS-10 Connector
FC/PC Connector
DIN 47256 Connector
ST Connector
SC Connector

❑ 83402C Lightwave Source
300 kHz to 6 GHz, 1300 nm, SMF, 9/125 µm, isolated DFB laser
❑ 83403C Lightwave Source
300 kHz to 6 GHz , 1550 nm, SMF, 9/125 µm, isolated DFB laser

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Lightwave Receivers
Receivers come with a module base assembly, an RF cable with male and female SMA connectors, a DC power cable,
and a calibration data disk. All lightwave receivers must be ordered with one of the following connector options:
❑ 81000 AI
❑ Option 012
❑ 81000 SI
❑ 81000 VI
❑ 81000 KI

Diamond HMS-10 Connector
FC/PC Connector
DIN 47256 Connector
ST Connector
SC Connector

❑ 83410C Lightwave Receiver
300 kHz to 3 GHz, 1300 and 1550 nm, SMF, 9/125 µm and MMF, 62.5/125 µm, amplified
❑ 83411C Lightwave Receiver
300 kHz to 6 GHz, 1300 and 1550 nm, SMF, 9/125 µm
❑ 83411D Lightwave Receiver
300 kHz to 6 GHz, 1300 and 1550 nm, SMF, 9/125 µm, amplified
❑ 83412B Lightwave Receiver
300 kHz to 3 GHz, 850 nm, MMF, 62.5/125 µm, amplified

Lightwave Directional Couplers
❑ 11890A Lightwave Directional Coupler
820 to 1570 nm, SMF, 9/125 µm
One of the following connector options must be specified for the lightwave directional coupler.
❑ 81000 AI
❑ 81000 FI
❑ 81000 SI
❑ 81000 VI
❑ 81000 KI

Diamond HMS-10 Connector
FC/PC Connector
DIN 47256 Connector
ST Connector
SC Connector

Polarization Controller
❑ 11896A Polarization Controller
Fiber based, 1250 to 1600 nm wavelength range, <2 dB insertion loss, <±0.002 dB variation paddle position.
The standard product includes FC/PC optical connectors. To receive alternate optical connectors, order the
appropriate connector option.
❑ 81000 AI
❑ 81000 SI
❑ 81000 VI
❑ 81000 KI
❑ 11896A-025

Diamond HMS-10 Connector
DIN 47256 Connector
ST Connector
SC Connector
Pigtails (1m) with FC/PC Connectors

Connector Adapters
Used to transform the lightwave source, receiver, and coupler to the connector of interest.
❑ 81000AI
Diamond HMS-10
❑ 81000FI
FC/PC
❑ 81000KI
SC
❑ 81000SI
DIN 47256
❑ 81000VI
ST
❑ 81000HI
E-2000
Accessories are available in these connector types: 3.5 mm, 7 mm, type-N, and type-F. If you will test E/E, E/O, or

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Electrical Accessories

O/E devices and want to perform a Response & Match calibration to achieve the highest measurement accuracy, a
set of test port cables and a cal kit should be added. Test port cables are used to connect to the device under test.
Calibration kits include standards such as open/short circuits and loads, that are measured by the component
analyzer for increased measurement accuracy.

For 50 ohm Device Measurements
Test Port Cables
❑ 11857D 50 ohm 7 mm Test Port Return Cables
A pair of 610 mm (24 in.) cables, for use with the standard Agilent 8702E lightwave component analyzer or the
85046A and 85047A test sets. 8702E measurement characteristics were determined using a system with Agilent
11857D test port cables.
Calibration Kits
Choose a kit for each connector type to be used.
❑ 85033D 3.5 mm Calibration Kit
Contains fixed loads, open and short circuits, and 7 mm to 3.5 mm adapters for both connector sexes for use
with 7 mm test port cables.
❑ 85032B 50 ohm Type-N Calibration Kit
Contains fixed loads, open and short circuits, and 7 mm to type-N adapters for both connector sexes for use with
7 mm test port cables.
❑ 85031B 7 mm Calibration Kit
Contains fixed loads, and open/short circuit.
Adapters
❑ 11853A 50 Ohm Type-N Accessory Kit
Contains type-N male to type-N male adapters, type-N female to type-N female adapters, and type-N male and
female shorts.
❑ 11854A 50 Ohm BNC Accessory Kit
Contains type-N to BNC adapters for both connector sexes and a BNC male short.

For 75 ohm Device Measurements
Test Port Cables
❑ 11857B 75 Ohm Type-N Test Port Cables
A pair of 610 mm (24 in.) cables, for use with the 8702E Option 8702E-075 or the 85046B S-parameter test set.
Calibration Kits
❑ 85036B 75 Ohm Type-N Calibration Kit
Contains 75 ohm fixed loads, open/short circuits, and adapters.
❑ 85039B Option 85039B-00F Type-F Calibration Kit
Contains type-F male fixed load, open and short circuits, type-F female to type-F female adapters, and 75 ohm type-N
to type-F adapters.
Minimum Loss Pads and Adapters
❑ 11852B 50 to 75 Ohm Minimum Loss Pad
300 kHz to 2 GHz. Adapts from 50 ohm type-N female to 75 ohm type-N male. Nominal insertion loss is 5.7 dB.
❑ Option 11852B-004 Provides 50 ohm type-N male and 75 ohm type-N female connectors.
❑ 11855A 75 Ohm Type-N Accessory Kit
Contains 75 ohm type-N male to type-N male adapters, type-N female to type-N female adapters, type-N male and
female shorts, and type-N male termination.
❑ 11856A 75 Ohm BNC Accessory Kit
Contains 75 ohm type-N to 75 ohm BNC adapters for both connector sexes, a BNC male short, and BNC male
termination.

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Test Sets and Interface Kit
(For Use with the Agilent 8702E Option 8702E-011)
A standard or option 8702E-075 Agilent 8702E includes a built-in test set. For an 8702E option 8702E-011, you will
also need to add a test set or RF interface kit. An RF interface kit provides the capability to measure transmission
and reflection characteristics of a two-port device in the forward direction. S-parameter test sets can measure the
characteristics of a two-port device in either direction with a single connection.

For 50 ohm Device Measurements
❑ 11889A RF Interface Kit
Used with a lightwave component analyzer, lightwave source and receiver to establish proper operation. Not
required when system is used with an S-parameter test set. Contains a power splitter (Agilent 11667B), 20 dB
attenuator (Agilent 8493A Option 8493A-020), a custom RF cable with one Type N (m) and one SMA (m) connector,
three Type N (m) to 3.5 mm (m) adapters (1250-1743), one SMA (f-f) adapter (1250-1158), one SMA (m-m) adapter
(1250-1159), and three SMA (m-f) adapters (1250-1249).
❑ 85046A 50 ohm S-parameter Test Set
300 kHz to 3 GHz. Includes a test set interconnect cable and four RF cables to connect to the 8702E Option
8702E-011. Requires two Agilent 1250-1746 7 mm to 3.5 mm (m) adapters to connect to the lightwave source and
receiver.
❑ Option 85046A-009 Substitute Mechanical Transfer Switch
❑ Option 85046A-913 Rack Mount Kit, instruments with handles
❑ 85047A 50 ohm S-parameter Test Set
300 kHz to 6 GHz. Includes a test set interconnect cable and four RF cables to connect to the Agilent 8702E Option
8702E-011. Requires 8702E Option 006 for 6 GHz operation. Requires two Agilent 1250-1746 7 mm to 3.5 mm (m)
adapters to connect to the lightwave source and receiver.
❑ Option 85047A-009 Substitute Mechanical Transfer Switch
❑ Option 85047A-913 Rack Mount Kit, instruments with handles

For 75 ohm Device Measurements
❑ 85046B 75 ohm S-Parameter Test Set
300 kHz to 2 GHz. Requires the Agilent 11857B 75 ohm test port return cables. Includes a test set interconnect
cable and four RF cables to connect to the 8702E Option 8702E-011.
❑ Option 85046B-009 Substitute Mechanical Transfer Switch
❑ Option 85046B-913 Rack Mount Kit, instruments with handles
Verification Kit
❑ 85029B 7 mm Verification Kit
Includes attenuators and mismatch attenuator with data on a 3.5 inch disk for use in confirming accuracy
enhanced system measurement performance, traceable to national standards. Test procedure is provided in the
service manual. For use with a standard Agilent 8702E, or with systems including an 8702E Option 8702E-011 and
an Agilent 85044A, 85046A, or 85047A test set. The Agilent 85031B 7 mm calibration kit and 11857D test port
cables are also required.

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Other Accessories

Probe Power Supply
❑ 11899A Probe Power Supply
Used to provide power to the lightwave source or receiver when probe power is not available.
Probe
❑ 85024A High Frequency Probe
Provides high impedance in-circuit test capability from 300 kHz to 3 GHz.
Amplifier
❑ 8347A RF Power Amplifier
Used to set leveled output power or increase system dynamic range from 100 kHz to 3 GHz.
Power Meters
For accurate control of leveled test port power. Requires an Agilent 8480 series power sensor and an GPIB cable
for connection to the 8702E.
❑ E4418B Single Channel Power Meter
❑ E4419B Dual Channel Power Meter
Retrofit Kits
These kits are used to add additional capability to the Agilent 8702E.
❑ 8753EU Option 8753EU-002 Harmonic Measurement Capability Upgrade Kit
For an existing 8702E that does not have option 8702E-002 harmonic measurement capability, the 8753EU option
8753EU-002 is an upgrade kit that will add harmonic measurement capability for measuring second and third
harmonic responses. Includes installation at a local Agilent service center. The serial number of the 8702E to be
retrofitted must be specified when ordering this upgrade kit. Option 8753EU-002 with option 8753EU-006 extends
harmonic capability to 6 GHz.
❑ 8753EU Option 8753EU-006 6 GHz Operating Frequency Upgrade Kit
For an existing 8702E that does not have option 8753EU-006, the 8753EU option 8753EU-006 upgrade kit will add
operation to 6 GHz frequency. Includes installation at a local Agilent service center. The serial number of the 8702E
to be retrofitted must be specified when ordering this upgrade kit. This upgrade kit is not compatible with an 8702E
with either option 8702E-011 or 8702E-075.
❑ 8753EU Option 8753EU-010 Time Domain Upgrade Kit
For an existing 8702E that does not have time domain capability, the 8753EU option 8753EU-010 upgrade kit will
add time domain capability to the 8702E. The serial number of the 8702E to be retrofitted must be specified when
ordering this upgrade kit.
Keyboard
A keyboard with a mini-DIN cable and mini-DIN to DIN adapter can be connected to the 8702E’s DIN interface to
form a remote input capability to provide a quicker, more convenient way to enter titles, labels, and file names.
Monitors
Any VGA compatible monitor.
Printers
Measurement results can be printed from printers with GP-IB, parallel, or serial interfaces. For a list of compatible
printers, consult our printer compatibility guide Web page at www.agilent.com/find/pcg The 8702E lightwave
component analyzer is compatible with the same printers as the 8753E network analyzer.
Disk Drive
Measurement data, instrument states, calibration data, and test sequences may be stored directly to the built-in disk
drive without the aid of a computer.
Interface Cables
Choose the appropriate cables to connect each peripheral to the network analyzer.
❑ 10833A GPIB Cable, 1.0 m (3.3 ft.)
❑ 10833B GPIB Cable, 2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
❑ 10833D GPIB Cable, 0.5 m (1.6 ft.)

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Software
The Agilent N1031A BenchLink Lightwave software is included with the standard Agilent 8702E. This software
makes possible screen image capture, trace data capture and instrument state save and restore.
BenchLink Lightwave is a 32-bit product that operates and is supported on the following platforms:
• Windows® 95
• Windows® 98
• Windows NT® 4.0
• Windows NT® 5.0
It does not work with Windows® 3.X or prior versions of Windows®.
Minimum PC System Requirements
Intel Pentium® (or compatible) 90 MHz processor
32 Mbyte RAM memory
15 Mbyte disk space
VGA graphics (SVGA or better recommended)
CD ROM drive
Microsoft compatible mouse
The following PC-to-instrument interfaces are supported by the Agilent N1031A product on the indicated platforms:
Supported Interfaces
Agilent
82335A/B
82340A
82341B
82341C
82341D
82350A
National Instruments
National PCI-GPIB
National PCI-GPIB+
National PCMCIA-GPIB
National PCMCIA-GPIB+
National AT-GPIB/TNT(pnp)
National AT-GPIB/TNT+(pnp)
National AT-GPIB
National AT-GPIB/TNT
National EISA-GPIB
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