The Keysight N1030A is a precision optical plug-in module for the DCA-X mainframe, engineered for high-speed optical and electrical signal characterization in data communications testing. The module delivers 65 GHz optical bandwidth with intrinsic jitter as low as 90 fs rms, supporting analysis of signals exceeding 53 GBd and reaching 112 GBd (224 Gbps) TDECQ performance levels. An optional electrical channel (N1030A-EC1) extends measurement capability to 95 GHz, accommodating diverse test configurations across research, development, and manufacturing workflows.
Technical Specifications
• Optical Bandwidth: 65 GHz
• Electrical Bandwidth (Optional): 33 GHz, 40 GHz, 50 GHz, 70 GHz, 85 GHz, 95 GHz selectable settings
• Intrinsic Jitter: 90 fs rms
• Wavelength Range: 1250 nm to 1600 nm
• Maximum Optical Input Power: 8 mW
• Maximum Electrical Input Voltage (N1030A-EC1): ±2 V
• Input Connectors: FC/PC (optical); 1 mm female RF (electrical, optional)
• Sampling Method: Equivalent-time sampling
• Maximum Sample Rate: 250 kSa/s (N1000A mainframe); 40 kSa/s (86100D mainframe)
– Key Features
• System Impulse Response Correction (SIRC) option increases effective bandwidth up to 50% and enables non-standard reference receiver rates and bandwidths
• Hardware filter configurations: N1030A-560 (53–56 GBd PAM4); N1030A-280 (25–28 GBd NRZ)
• Supported filter range from 15.6 GBd to 120 GBd
• FlexDCA software integration for real-time signal integrity analysis and measurement control
– Typical Applications
• Optical signal analysis at 53 GBd, 112 GBd, and 224 Gbps data rates
• PAM4 and NRZ modulation characterization
• Dual-channel optical-electrical correlation testing (with EC1 option)
– Compatibility & Integration
• Compatible mainframes: Keysight N1000A and 86100D
• Occupies one of four module slots on DCA-X
• Firmware: A.06.90 or later (serial ≥ US62100101); A.06.55 or later (serial < US62100101)
• Controls via FlexDCA software platform
