The HP/Agilent 83434A is a 10 Gb/s optical-to-electrical receiver that converts high-speed optical signals into electrical data and recovered clock outputs. Built on an amplified PIN diode architecture with automatic gain control, it delivers linear, non-retimed data suitable for BER testing, eye diagram analysis, and Q-factor measurements across SDH/SONET STM-64/OC-192, FEC, and 10 GigE signal formats.
Technical Specifications
• Data rate: 10 Gb/s
• Receiver type: Amplified PIN diode with AGC stabilization
• Sensitivity: −16 dBm at BER of 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ (PRBS to 2³¹ − 1)
• Wavelength range: 1300 nm to 1600 nm
• BER performance: 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ minimum
• Clock recovery options: 9953.28 MHz (standard), 10.664228 GHz (FEC, Option 106), 10.3125 GHz (10 GigE, Option 83434A-H31)
• Outputs: Linear electrical data via SMA connector; recovered clock via SMA connector
– Key Features
• Supports SDH/SONET STM-64/OC-192 and FEC-encoded signals at 10.664 Gb/s
• Recovered clock output enables triggering on external digital communications analyzers and oscilloscopes when external clock signals are unavailable
• AGC stabilization maintains performance across optical input power variations
• PRBS test capability to 2³¹ − 1 for comprehensive error detection
– Typical Applications
• Optical component characterization and validation at 10 Gb/s
• Eye diagram and waveform analysis using digital communications analyzers
• BER measurement and optimization with error performance analyzers
• Fiber and optical link system testing
• Commercial transceiver substitution and validation testing
– Compatibility & Integration
• Optical input: FC/PC connector (compatible with Agilent 81000-series adapter interfaces)
• Electrical outputs: SMA connectors for clock and data
• Pairs with Agilent 83433A 10 Gb/s Lightwave Transmitter for complete optical link testing
• Compatible with Agilent 71612B/C Error Performance Analyzer for BER measurements
• Works with Agilent Infiniium DCA and standard oscilloscopes for optical eye diagram measurements
