Agilent/Keysight N1030B

The Agilent/Keysight N1030B is a dual-channel optical module for high-speed signal analysis in equivalent-time sampling architectures. It delivers 65 GHz optical bandwidth with intrinsic jitter as low as 90 fs rms, enabling precision characterization of optical signals at data rates exceeding 53 GBd and 112 GBd (224 Gbps). The module accepts FC/PC optical inputs across the 1250 nm to 1600 nm wavelength range and supports Baud rates from 15.6 GBd to 120 GBd with impulse response correction on all channels.

– Technical Specifications

• Optical Bandwidth: 65 GHz
• Dual Optical Channels
• Intrinsic Jitter: 90 fs rms
• Supported Baud Rate Range: 15.6 GBd to 120 GBd
• Wavelength Range: 1250 nm to 1600 nm
• Input Connector: FC/PC optical
• Sampling Architecture: Equivalent-time
• Maximum Sample Rate: 250 kHz (N1000A mainframe); 40 kSa/s (86100D mainframe)

– Key Features

• Impulse response correction on all optical channels
• Low intrinsic jitter performance for accurate waveform acquisition
• Support for advanced modulation analysis at 112 GBd and TDECQ measurements at 224 Gbps
• Flexible Baud rate filtering across wide 15.6 GBd to 120 GBd range
• Module form factor integrates into existing DCA-X architectures

– Typical Applications

• High-speed optical transceiver characterization
• PAM4 and advanced modulation format analysis
• 400G and 800G coherent optical signal testing
• Jitter and timing analysis in optical communication systems
• Signal integrity verification at multi-hundred-gigabit data rates

– Compatibility & Integration

The N1030B operates as a plug-in module within Keysight N1000A DCA-X and 86100D DCA-X mainframes. It integrates with Keysight N1010A FlexDCA software running on Infiniium DCA Series sampling oscilloscopes for comprehensive optical signal analysis and reporting.