The Keysight N1032A is a single-channel optical module delivering up to 120 GHz bandwidth for high-speed optical signal characterization. Designed for integration with DCA-X sampling oscilloscopes, it enables precision measurements of complex modulated signals across optical communication systems. With intrinsic jitter as low as 90 fs rms and support for data rates from 33.3 GBd to 195 GBd, this module addresses the demanding requirements of 112 GBd (224 Gbps) signal analysis and beyond.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: Up to 120 GHz optical (90 GHz standard option available)
• Single optical channel with FC/PC input
• Wavelength range: 1250 nm to 1625 nm
• Intrinsic jitter: 90 fs rms
• Supported baud rates: 33.3 GBd to 195 GBd
• Instrument type: Equivalent-time sampling
• Maximum sample rates: 250 kSa/s (N1000A mainframe) or 40 kSa/s (86100D mainframe)
– Key Features
• Impulse response correction (IRC) included as standard
• Optional hardware filters for standards-aligned baud rates
• Single-mode optical input for precise fiber coupling
• Operates across C-band and L-band wavelengths
– Typical Applications
• NRZ and PAM4 signal analysis
• 100 GBd class transmitter testing
• 800G and 1.6T optical system verification when paired with Keysight M8199B arbitrary waveform generator
• Any application requiring optical receiver bandwidth exceeding 65 GHz (-3 dBo)
– Compatibility & Integration
Compatible with N1000A and 86100D mainframes. Operates under control of Keysight N1010A FlexDCA software, which provides hardware control and advanced measurement analysis capabilities.
