The Agilent/Keysight 86101A is a plug-in optical/electrical module for Agilent 86100A-series, 83480A-series, and 54750-series oscilloscopes. It simultaneously analyzes optical and electrical signals across the 750–860 nm window, delivering 2.8 GHz optical bandwidth and up to 20 GHz electrical bandwidth for high-speed fiber optic system characterization. The module supports eye diagram, jitter, and waveform analysis with 200 fs inherent jitter and 12-bit vertical resolution (up to 15 bits with averaging). Optical sensitivity reaches -17 dBm, while electrical noise floors are 0.25 mV at 12.4 GHz and 0.5 mV at 20 GHz bandwidth. An integrated average power meter monitors optical signal levels. Filter options accommodate Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet compliance testing at 155 Mb/s, 622 Mb/s, 1063 Mb/s, 1250 Mb/s, and 2488 Mb/s data rates.
Technical Specifications
Optical Channel
• Bandwidth: 2.8 GHz (unfiltered)
• Wavelength range: 750 nm to 860 nm
• Fiber input: Multimode 62.5/125 µm, single-mode, and multimode compatible
• Sensitivity: -17 dBm
• Characteristic RMS noise: 1.5 µW at 3 GHz
Electrical Channel
• Bandwidth: Up to 20 GHz (12.4 GHz option available for reduced noise)
• Input connector: 3.5 mm male
• Characteristic RMS noise: 0.25 mV at 12.4 GHz; 0.5 mV at 20 GHz
Signal Integrity Measurements
• Inherent jitter: 200 fs
• Vertical resolution: 12-bit A/D (up to 15 bits with averaging)
• Record length: 450 to 4050 samples (manual setting)
– Key Features
• Integrated average power meter on optical channel
• Selectable filter options for Fibre Channel (1063 Mb/s) and Gigabit Ethernet (1250 Mb/s) compliance
• Additional filter support: 155 Mb/s, 622 Mb/s, 2488 Mb/s
• Operating temperature: 10°C to +40°C
– Typical Applications
• Legacy and short-wavelength fiber system characterization
• Simultaneous optical and electrical waveform measurement
• Eye diagram and jitter analysis for multirate systems
• Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet compliance testing
– Compatibility & Integration
Plug-in module for Agilent DCA mainframes. Requires 81000XI optical interface connector (not included). Compatible with 86100A/B/C, 83480A-series, and 54750-series oscilloscope platforms.
