Tektronix 80C12 Optical Sampling Module

The Tektronix 80C12 Optical Sampling Module extends oscilloscope capabilities into the optical domain, enabling high-bandwidth optical signal acquisition and analysis for optical component and system characterization. This module integrates with Tektronix sampling oscilloscopes, such as the DSA8300 series, to deliver optical signal integrity testing across telecom and datacom standards.

– Technical Specifications

Optical Input
• Connector: Universal Connector Interface (UCI) supporting FC, ST, SC, and DIN fiber-optic female connectors
• Wavelength range: 700 nm to 1650 nm
• Maximum non-destructive optical input: 2 mW average at 1310 nm and 1550 nm; 4 mW average at 850 nm; 10 mW peak for 60 ms
• Configurable filter options: 2 to 4 filters supporting data rates from 155 Mb/s to 11.317 Gb/s

Electrical Outputs
• Buffered electrical signal outputs with 50 Ω termination requirement on unused outputs
• Clock recovery capability when routed to CR175A, CR286A, or 80A05 clock recovery instruments

Filter Options
• Option F0: Unfiltered 12 GHz bandwidth
• Options F1–F12: Tributary filters for OC-3/STM-1 (155.52 Mb/s) through CPRI7373 (7.373 Gb/s)
• Option 10G: Optical Reference Receiver filters for 8.5 to 11.7 Gb/s rates
• Option 10GP: FC8500 (8.500 Gb/s) plus three selected F1–F12 filters
• 10GFC (10.51875 Gb/s) and 10GFC with FEC (11.317 Gb/s) supported

– Key Features

• Supports telecom applications from 155 Mb/s to 2666 Mb/s
• Datacom coverage includes Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, and Infiniband standards
• 10GbE, 40GbE-R4, and 100GbE-SR10 testing at 9.953 Gb/s, 10.3125 Gb/s, and 11.0957 Gb/s respectively
• Multirate capability for diverse optical standards in single test environment

– Typical Applications

• Optical component characterization and validation
• High-speed optical signal integrity testing
• Telecom and datacom standard compliance verification
• Clock recovery and electrical signal generation from optical inputs

– Compatibility & Integration

Integrates directly with Tektronix DSA8300 series sampling oscilloscopes. Routes electrical outputs to external clock recovery instruments or internal modules for comprehensive optical-to-electrical signal analysis.