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Performance Tests
V. Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL): Optional
14. Calculate
a. the Mueller coefficients
b. the Minimum and Maximum transmission, and finally
c. the Polarization Dependent Loss (PDL)
as described in the test record.
15. Laser set up for the higher wavelength
a. Set the laser source to 1310nm (nominal)
b. Switch the laser on and allow to settle for about 5 minutes
c. Note the actual wavelength in the test record
d. Repeat steps 6. to 14. for this wavelength as well.
Table D-3 Performance Test Agilent 8156A
Linear vertical Linear diagonal RH Circular
λλ/4-Plate λ/2-Plate λ/4-Plate λ/2-Plate λ/4-Plate λ/2-Plate
1580nm 2.5
° 46.2° 1.7° 23.3° 42.9° -17.1°
1560nm 1.2° 45.6° 0.8° 22.9° 44.0° -16.5°
1540nm 0° 45.0° 0° 22.5° 45.0° -15.1°
1520nm -1.4° 44.3° -1° 22.0° 46.2° -13.8°
1500nm -2.7° 43.6° -2° 21.4° 47.4° -12.4°
1340nm -14.7° 36.2° -13.9° 12.8° 58.1° -0.7°
1320nm -16.3° 35.1° -16° 11.0° 59.6° 1°
1300nm -17.9° 34.0° -18.5° 8.9° 61.2° 3°
1280nm -19.6° 32.9° -21.2° 6.5° 62.9° 5.1°
1260nm -21.2° 31.7° -24.2° 3.9° 64.7° 7.4°