User`s guide

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Using the Agilent 83433A
Connecting the Agilent 83433A to an Oscilloscope
Connecting the Agilent 83433A to an
Oscilloscope
The following procedure describes how to connect the lightwave transmitter
to an oscilloscope. The following equipment is used:
• Agilent 83433A lightwave transmitter
• Pattern generator
• Clock source
• Optical multimeter
• Optical oscilloscope
1
Follow the procedure described in “Performing a Quick Confidence Check” on
page 2-6.
2
After completing this check, connect the
OPTICAL OUTPUT
of the Agilent 83433A
to the optical input of the oscilloscope.
3
Connect the trigger output of the pattern generator to the trigger input of the
oscilloscope.
4
Evaluate the
OPTICAL OUTPUT
of the Agilent 83433A with the OC-192/STM-64
filters and eye mask selected.
Note
Before starting, be sure to clean all connectors and optical interfaces using the proce-
dures describe in “Cleaning Connections for Accurate Measurements” on page 3-6.