The Agilent/Keysight 86105A is a dual-channel plug-in module for 86100-series Infiniium DCA mainframes, delivering 20 GHz optical and electrical measurement capabilities across the 1000-1600 nm wavelength range. It combines integrated optical detection with high-speed electrical inputs to support high-speed digital communication testing, optical component characterization, and transceiver performance evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Optical Channel
• Bandwidth: 20 GHz amplified
• Wavelength range: 1000–1600 nm
• Fiber type: 9/125 µm single-mode
• Characteristic RMS noise: 8 µW (at 12.4 GHz bandwidth), 15 µW (at 20 GHz bandwidth)
• Calibration wavelengths: 1310 nm and 1550 nm
• Reference receiver support: 155 Mb/s, 622 Mb/s, 2.488 Gb/s, 0.622/2.488 Gb/s, and 2.488/9.953 Gb/s data rates
• Switchable compliance filters: 155, 622, 2488, and 9953 Mb/s
Electrical Channel
• Bandwidth: 20 GHz
• Input connector: 3.5 mm male
• Characteristic RMS noise: 0.25 mV (at 12.4 GHz bandwidth), 0.5 mV (at 20 GHz bandwidth)
• Maximum input signal: ± 2 Vdc
– Key Features
• Selectable bandwidth on each channel: 12.4 GHz for optimized noise performance or 20 GHz for high-fidelity measurements
• Integrated optical channel design minimizes connector loss and signal distortion from external cabling
• SDH/SONET reference receiver capability via switchable optical filter
• Dual-channel architecture enables simultaneous optical and electrical signal capture
– Typical Applications
• Fiber optic communication system testing and validation
• Optical transceiver performance and receiver characterization
• High-speed digital signal analysis on tributary electrical channels
• SDH/SONET compliance measurement and verification
• Component-level optical and electrical waveform capture
– Compatibility & Integration
Mate with Agilent/Keysight 86100A, 86100B, 86100C, and 86100D Infiniium DCA mainframes. Connector options include ST, FC/PC, SC, DIN, and HMS-10 adapters.
