The Tektronix 80C04/CR is a 28 GHz optical sampling module for high-speed communications signal analysis. It connects to CSA8000 Communications Signal Analyzer or TDS8000 Sampling Oscilloscope mainframes via UCI input connector. The module performs eye pattern analysis, pulse shape characterization, and extinction ratio/Q-factor measurements on 10 Gb/s OC-192/STM-64 optical components and transmission systems.
Technical Specifications
• Bandwidth: 28 GHz
• Optical wavelength range: 1100 nm to 1650 nm
• Calibrated wavelengths: 1310 nm (±20 nm) and 1550 nm (±20 nm)
• Reference receiver data rates: 9.953 Gb/s and 10.664 Gb/s
• Optional clock recovery: 9.953 Gb/s and 10.664 Gb/s
• RMS optical noise (typical): 6 microwatts at 9.953 Gb/s or 10.664 Gb/s
• Average input optical power: 5 mW
• Optical channels: 1
• Fiber input: Single-mode
– Key Features
• Single-channel optical sampling for broadband signal capture
• Dual calibration wavelengths covering C-band and L-band windows
• Low-noise optical frontend supporting both legacy and modern 10G line rates
• UCI connector for direct integration with Tektronix mainframe architectures
– Typical Applications
• High-speed optical communications conformance testing
• Eye pattern and pulse shape analysis
• Extinction ratio and Q-factor measurements
• General-purpose optical signal analysis
• Sustaining engineering for 10 Gb/s OC-192/STM-64 components and transmission systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The module operates with Tektronix CSA8000 Communications Signal Analyzer and TDS8000 Sampling Oscilloscope mainframes. Software compatibility requires specific TekScope application versions; consult Tektronix documentation for version requirements matching your mainframe model and operating system.
