The Agilent/Keysight 86116A is a plug-in module for Infiniium oscilloscopes that combines optical and electrical measurement capabilities in a single instrument. It enables high-bandwidth signal acquisition and analysis across optical frequencies from 40 to 65 GHz and electrical bandwidth up to 80 GHz, making it essential for characterizing advanced optical and electrical interfaces in high-speed data communication systems.
– Technical Specifications
Optical Channel
• Frequency Range: 40 to 65 GHz
• Optical Input: Industry-standard connector types (transceiver-dependent)
Electrical Channel
• Bandwidth: Up to 80 GHz
• Input Impedance: 50 Ohms (electrical ports)
• Electrical Input: High-frequency coaxial connectors (SMA or V-connector configurations)
Module Architecture
• Form Factor: Plug-in module for Infiniium oscilloscope mainframes
• Measurement Modes: Simultaneous optical and electrical signal acquisition
– Key Features
• Dual-channel architecture supports parallel optical and electrical measurements
• 80 GHz electrical bandwidth accommodates signals from high-speed transceivers
• 40–65 GHz optical frequency coverage extends analysis beyond standard electrical limitations
• 50 Ohm impedance matching ensures signal integrity on electrical channels
– Typical Applications
• Validation of fiber optic transceivers operating at data rates exceeding 400 Gbps
• Characterization of high-speed electrical interconnects and backplane designs
• Development and testing of optical and electrical networking technologies
• Standards compliance verification for optical and electrical communication systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The 86116A integrates into select Agilent/Keysight Infiniium oscilloscope series as a dedicated plug-in module. Oscilloscope model compatibility and supported optical transceiver types (SFP+, QSFP+, etc.) depend on the host instrument configuration.
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