The Agilent/Keysight 86116C is a plug-in module for the 86100C Digital Communication Analyzer that extends measurement capabilities to 40–65 GHz optical and 80 GHz electrical signals. It delivers precise characterization of high-speed optical and electrical signals across telecommunications, fiber optic R&D, and digital communication applications. The module performs eye diagram analysis, jitter measurement, pulse timing, amplitude and power analysis, extinction ratio, and BER testing.
Technical Specifications
Optical Channel
• Bandwidth: 40 to 65 GHz
• Wavelength Range: 750 nm to 1650 nm
• Input Type: Optical
• Connectors: FC/PC, LC (depends on installed optical interface)
• Return Loss: Better than 20 dB across specified wavelengths
• Input Impedance: Determined by optical transceiver
Electrical Channel
• Bandwidth: Up to 80 GHz
• Input Type: Electrical
• Connectors: 2.4 mm or V-type female
• Input Impedance: 50 Ohms
• Return Loss: Better than 15 dB to 65 GHz; better than 10 dB from 65–80 GHz
– Key Features
• Dual-channel optical and electrical measurement in one module
• Eye diagram capture and analysis
• Jitter decomposition (RJ, DJ, TJ)
• Rise/fall time and pulse width measurement
• Extinction ratio characterization
• Advanced triggering synchronized to optical and electrical inputs
• Internal and external calibration support
– Typical Applications
• High-speed optical signal integrity testing
• Electrical channel characterization above 65 GHz
• Jitter and timing margin analysis for communication systems
• Fiber optic transceiver and component evaluation
– Compatibility & Integration
• Designed exclusively for Agilent/Keysight 86100C DCA mainframe
• Installs via proprietary module slot
• Supports user-configurable optical transceivers (SFP, SFP+, QSFP)
• Measurement results integrate with mainframe analysis software
