The HP/Agilent 83846A is a lightwave clock/data receiver engineered for high-speed optical communication testing at 2.48832 Gb/sec. It recovers clock and data signals from optical inputs across 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths, with sensitivity down to -27 dBm. The instrument integrates clock recovery for precise timing extraction and supports bit error rate measurements, making it essential for fiber optic network development, validation, and troubleshooting in laboratory and field environments.
## Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: 2.48832 Gb/sec
• Sensitivity: -27 dBm minimum
• Wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1550 nm
• Optical Input: Single-mode fiber optic
• Electrical Output: Recovered clock and data signals
• Clock Recovery: Integrated clock recovery function
• Bit Error Rate: Designed to facilitate BER measurements
## Key Features
• Exceptional sensitivity enables detection of weak optical signals
• Integrated clock recovery with precise timing extraction
• Dual-wavelength operation across standard telecom bands
• Supports high-speed data analysis and BER characterization
• Benchtop form factor for flexible laboratory integration
## Typical Applications
• Fiber optic network development and validation
• High-speed data transmission system testing
• Optical signal integrity analysis
• Clock and data recovery measurements
• Equipment troubleshooting in 2.5 Gb/sec systems
## Compatibility & Integration
The 83846A integrates into test setups utilizing standard single-mode fiber optic inputs and electrical interfaces for recovered clock and data outputs. Optical connectivity follows industry-standard connectors. System configuration and electrical signal specifications depend on specific operational mode and model configuration.
