Agilent / Keysight 86108B Precision Waveform Analyzer

The Keysight 86108B Precision Waveform Analyzer is a high-performance plug-in module for the 86100C/D Infiniium DCA oscilloscope family, delivering waveform characterization for high-speed electrical signals up to 32 Gb/s and beyond. With residual jitter below 50 fs RMS and integrated clock recovery spanning 50 Mb/s to 32 Gb/s, this module provides the timing accuracy and signal fidelity required for validating communication systems and semiconductor components.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: Up to 50 GHz (35 GHz receivers available)
• Residual Jitter: Typically < 50 fs RMS
• Timebase Jitter: Typically < 50 fs RMS
• Channel Noise: Typically < 300 µV RMS
• Jitter Measurement Range: RJ component as low as 38 fs
• Data Rate Coverage: 50 Mb/s to 32 Gb/s (continuous)
• Clock Recovery Input: Auxiliary CR input for degraded signals; limit amp reduces AM to PM conversion
• Input Signal Levels: Can analyze signals in the tens of mV range via auxiliary CR input

– Key Features

• Integrated clock recovery with adjustable loop bandwidth and peaking up to 32 Gb/s
• Triggerless single-connection operation
• Jitter spectrum analysis and RJ isolation
• PLL characterization including jitter transfer and loop bandwidth measurements
• PCIe Gen 1/2/3 compliant PLL bandwidth and peaking measurements
• Phase-matched cables and integrated pickoffs for simplified signal acquisition
• Recovered clock output for downstream analysis

– Typical Applications

• High-speed digital design validation
• Semiconductor component characterization
• Telecommunications signal analysis
• PCIe and Fibre Channel signal integrity assessment
• 10GBASE-KR and high-speed serial link validation

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed exclusively as a plug-in module for Keysight/Agilent 86100C and 86100D Infiniium DCA mainframes. Connects via CH1 and CH2 inputs, explicit clock input, and auxiliary CR input. Outputs recovered clock for real-time analysis.