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Return Loss Measurement
This chapter explains how to use the Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave
Multimeter, Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement System, or
Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System to measure Return Loss.
Here you will find:
• a quick explanation of the terms Return Loss and Insertion Loss,
• a description of how to measure Return Loss and Insertion Loss using Agilent
8161x series Return Loss modules,
• a brief discussion of the theoretical background to Return Loss measurements
using Agilent 8161x series Return Loss modules.
For information about 81534A Return Loss Modules, refer to the
“Operating and Programming Manual for the 81534A Return Loss
Module.” 81534-90012.
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