The Agilent/Keysight 86102A is a dual-channel plug-in module for the 86100 Infiniium DCA mainframe, delivering simultaneous amplified optical and electrical measurements for high-speed digital communications analysis. The 10 GHz amplified optical channel operates across the 750–860 nm wavelength range, optimized for 62.5/125 µm multimode fiber, while the 20 GHz electrical channel accepts input via 3.5 mm male connector. This combination enables comprehensive characterization of optical transmitters, eye diagram acquisition, and component qualification across multiple Gigabit Ethernet and telecom data rates.
Technical Specifications
Optical Channel
• Bandwidth: 10 GHz amplified
• Wavelength Range: 750–860 nm
• Fiber Input: 62.5/125 µm multimode
• Characteristic RMS Noise: 3.4 µW (10 GHz bandwidth)
• Mask Test Sensitivity: −13.5 dBm
• Supported Data Rates: 2.125/3.1875 Gb/s, 2.488/2.500/3.125 Gb/s, 2.72/3.32 Gb/s (with optional data-rate filters)
Electrical Channel
• Bandwidth: 20 GHz
• Input Connector: 3.5 mm male
• Characteristic RMS Noise: 0.25 mV (12.4 GHz bandwidth) / 0.5 mV (20 GHz bandwidth)
• Maximum Input Signal: ±2 Vdc
– Key Features
• Dual-channel architecture for correlated optical–electrical analysis
• Low-noise optical receiver (3.4 µW RMS) for sensitive measurements
• Selectable optical data-rate filters via Option 201, 202, or 203
• High electrical bandwidth supports modern high-speed protocols
• Compact design: 2 lbs
– Typical Applications
• Optical transmitter characterization and qualification
• Eye diagram generation and timing jitter measurement
• Telecom device and component validation
• Short-wavelength multimode fiber system analysis
• Digital communications signal integrity assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for the Agilent/Keysight 86100A/B/C Infiniium DCA and DCA-J mainframes.
