Agilent/Keysight 86116C

The Agilent/Keysight 86116C is a plug-in module for the 86100C Infiniium DCA-J oscilloscope mainframe, delivering integrated optical and electrical signal analysis for high-speed digital communication characterization. It combines optical channel bandwidth from 45 GHz to 70 GHz with electrical bandwidth exceeding 93 GHz, enabling accurate measurements across the 10 to 100 Gb/s range. The module features low internal jitter and well-controlled frequency response to minimize waveform distortion, making it essential for validating optical and electrical signal integrity.

– Technical Specifications

Optical Channels
• Characteristic bandwidth: 45 GHz to 70 GHz
• Option 040: 70 GHz characteristic optical bandwidth, displays signals up to 107 Gb/s NRZ
• Option 041: 65 GHz optical bandwidth with reference receivers for 39.81 GHz, 41.25 GHz, and 43.02 GHz NRZ
• Option 025: Reference receivers for 17.0 GHz, 25.8 GHz, and 27.7 GHz data rates
• RZ optical eye measurements: pulse width (FWHM) less than 7 ps
• Calibrated wavelengths (Option 040): 1300 nm and 1620 nm; user-calibrated range 1480–1620 nm and 1300–1330 nm
• Calibrated wavelengths (Option 025): 1300 nm and 1620 nm

Electrical Channels
• Characteristic bandwidth: exceeds 93 GHz
• 80 GHz electrical channel available
• System risetime: 3.9 ps
• User-selectable bandwidth: 80 GHz, 55 GHz, 30 GHz
• Sensitivity at 55 GHz and 30 GHz: 0.6 mVRMS and 0.5 mVRMS respectively
• Input connector: 1.85 mm male

– Key Features

• Low internal jitter; paired with 86107A precision timebase reduces intrinsic jitter to less than 250 fs
• Unfiltered bandwidth settings optimize pulse fidelity for high-speed waveforms
• Frequency response control minimizes waveform distortion

– Compatibility & Integration

• Host: 86100C Infiniium DCA-J mainframe (supports two modules, four total channels)
• Minimum firmware version: A.06.00 for options 86116C-025, -040, -041
• Connector torque limit: 5 in-lbs (0.57 N-M); use two wrenches during connection