The Agilent 83493A is a single-mode clock recovery module that extracts stable timing signals from high-speed optical data streams for use with Agilent’s Infinium DCA oscilloscope family. By recovering the clock from received optical signals, it enables precise eye diagram analysis, jitter measurement, compliance testing, and performance assessment of optical communication systems. The module operates across standard telecommunications data rates from 155 Mb/s to 2.5 Gb/s and supports the full C-band wavelength range required for modern fiber optic deployments.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rates: 0.155 Gb/s, 0.622 Gb/s, 1.250 Gb/s, 2.488 Gb/s, 2.500 Gb/s
• Wavelength Range: 1200–1600 nm
• Fiber Type: 9/125 µm single-mode
• Input Power Range: −20 to +3 dBm
• PLL Bandwidth (Internal Triggering): 50–70 kHz
• PLL Bandwidth (External Output): 4–5 MHz
• Optical Connector: PC (Physical Contact)
• Electrical Connector: N-Type
• Dimensions: 12 × 10 × 8 in
• Weight: ~6 lbs
– Key Features
• Extracts clock timing from optical signals without external timing references
• Integrated coupler/splitter reduces external triggering hardware requirements
• Dual PLL bandwidth modes optimize performance for both internal analysis and external output applications
• Wavelength versatility across 1200–1600 nm enables operation across multiple fiber optic bands
• Multi-rate support accommodates OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and 2.5 Gb/s standard interfaces
– Typical Applications
• Eye diagram acquisition and mask testing for signal quality verification
• Jitter characterization and timing variation analysis
• Optical receiver compliance assessment against industry standards
• System performance benchmarking for optical communication links
– Compatibility & Integration
The 83493A integrates directly into Agilent Infinium DCA mainframes including the 86100A, 86100B, 86100C, and 86100D models. Optical interface connectors from the 81000xI Series are available separately.
