Agilent / Keysight 86111A 3 GHz dual channel amplified optical module 750-860 nm

The Agilent/Keysight 86111A is a dual-channel amplified optical module for high-speed optical signal characterization in the 750–860 nm wavelength band. Operating at 3 GHz bandwidth, it enables simultaneous measurements across multiple optical channels, eliminating sequential testing requirements and improving measurement throughput for parallel optic component validation.

– Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 3 GHz
• Wavelength Range: 750–860 nm
• Channels: Dual optical channels
• Switchable Filters: 2 filters
• Filtered Data Rates: 155 Mb/s, 622 Mb/s

– Key Features

• Dual-channel architecture supports concurrent measurement of multiple optical paths, reducing test cycle time for network equipment and optical component development.
• Two switchable filters provide selection between 155 Mb/s and 622 Mb/s filtered data rates for signal conditioning across common optical network speeds.
• Amplified photodetection delivers direct optical-to-electrical conversion with gain optimization for weak-signal applications.

– Typical Applications

• Optical network interface testing and characterization
• Multi-channel parallel optical component validation
• High-speed optical signal analysis for transceiver and module development
• Optical receiver sensitivity and eye-diagram measurements

– Compatibility & Integration

The 86111A integrates directly into Agilent DCA Mainframes of the 86100x Series, including the 86100A/B, 86100C, and 86100D Infiniium DCA platforms. Module insertion into a compatible mainframe provides measurement control, data acquisition, and analysis within the DCA software environment.