The Agilent/Keysight 86117B is a dual-channel electrical module delivering precise signal analysis up to 65 GHz. It performs accurate eye diagram analysis, jitter evaluation, and waveform integrity assessment for high-speed electrical signals in telecom, datacom, and semiconductor applications. This module integrates directly with Agilent 86100A/B and Keysight 86100C/D Infiniium Digital Communications Analyzer mainframes to enable comprehensive characterization of advanced modulation formats and 40 Gb/s digital designs.
Technical Specifications
Bandwidth Options
• 65 GHz, 50 GHz, or 30 GHz per channel—selectable based on measurement requirements.
Risetime (Electrical)
• 5.3 ps at 65 GHz bandwidth
• 7.0 ps at 50 GHz bandwidth
• 11.7 ps at 30 GHz bandwidth
RMS Noise (Characteristic)
• 0.4 mV at 30 GHz bandwidth
• 0.6 mV at 50 GHz bandwidth
• 1.0 mV at 50 GHz bandwidth
• 1.5 mV at 65 GHz bandwidth
Input Specification
• Maximum input signal: ±2 Vdc
• Connector type: 1.85 mm male
– Key Features
• Dual-channel architecture for simultaneous two-channel measurements
• Sub-6 ps risetime at maximum bandwidth ensures capture of fast signal transitions
• Low noise floor across all bandwidth settings enables detection of small-amplitude phenomena
• Flexible bandwidth selection optimizes signal-to-noise ratio for specific test requirements
– Typical Applications
• Eye diagram analysis on high-speed serial links
• Jitter decomposition and characterization
• Waveform fidelity validation in 40 Gb/s systems
• Electrical signal integrity testing in advanced semiconductor designs
– Compatibility & Integration
The 86117B operates as a plug-in module within three Infiniium mainframe generations:
• Agilent 86100A/B Infiniium Digital Communications Analyzer
• Keysight 86100C Infiniium DCA-J
• Keysight 86100D Infiniium DCA-X
