The Keysight N1092C DCA-M Sampling Oscilloscope delivers high-performance signal acquisition and analysis across one optical and two electrical channels in a compact, single-unit form factor. Purpose-built for optical transmitter compliance verification and waveform characterization, this instrument supports data rates from 8.4 through 64 GBaud, covering 10 Gbps through 400 Gbps applications. The N1092C combines the proven architecture of Keysight’s DCA-X and 86100 series platforms with dedicated optical and electrical channel hardware to enable precise measurements in R&D and manufacturing test environments.
Technical Specifications
Optical Channel
• Bandwidth: >40 GHz with 40 GHz (Option 40A) or 50 GHz (Option 50A) selections; maximum –3 dBo bandwidth of 28 GHz at 32xFC filter setting
• Sensitivity: 5 µW noise floor (optical); reference noise floor 4 µW
• Input connector: FC/PC
• Low-noise calibrated optical reference receivers for multimode and single-mode signals
Electrical Channels (×2)
• Bandwidth: 50 GHz with user-selectable reduction to 20 GHz, 33 GHz, or 40 GHz
• Noise floor: 310 µV or 600 µV
• Input connector: 2.4 mm
Performance
• Jitter: <200 fs
• Sample rate: 250 kHz
• Data rate support: 8.4–64 GBaud (10 Gbps–400 Gbps)
– Key Features
• FlexDCA user interface identical to 86100D and N1000A platforms
• USB 2.0/3.0 control from user-supplied PC with N1010A FlexDCA software
• Remote control via SCPI over LAN (VXI-11 or HiSlip)
• Automated test system integration through primary test system PC
• Integrated optical and electrical measurement in single chassis
– Typical Applications
• Optical transmitter standards compliance verification
• High-speed optical and electrical waveform analysis
• Signal integrity testing at 25 Gbps to 400 Gbps
• Jitter and eye diagram characterization
• Receiver and transmitter troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
Controlled via USB from a standard PC or integrated into automated test systems using SCPI over LAN. Operates with N1010A FlexDCA software and maintains interface consistency across the DCA platform family.
