Agilent / Keysight M8296A Electrical High Speed Digitizer

Agilent / Keysight M8296A,”This high-speed digitizer module is part of a modular solution tailored for capturing and analyzing fast, complex signals in advanced communications and digital system testing. It supports ultra-fast sampling rates and high-resolution acquisition across multiple channels, enabling engineers to capture transient signals with exceptional detail. Designed for use with high-speed electrical interfaces, the M8296A is optimized for applications such as coherent optical testing, 400G/800G Ethernet validation, and next-generation transceiver characterization. It features deep memory, low noise, and wide bandwidth, supporting precise measurement of signal integrity parameters like jitter, rise time, and noise margin. The module integrates with Keysight’s Infiniium and AXIe platforms, delivering synchronized, multi-lane acquisitions and seamless control via industry-standard software interfaces. FPGA-based architecture provides onboard signal processing capabilities, reducing data transfer time and enhancing test throughput. Engineers benefit from its ability to analyze modulation formats, BER, and waveform distortions in real time, making it indispensable for compliance testing and R&D. Its compact, modular design supports scalable test setups, allowing integration into both benchtop and production environments. With high fidelity and excellent timing accuracy, the M8296A empowers design and validation engineers to perform precise, repeatable measurements essential to validating the performance of high-speed digital systems.”