The Keysight (Agilent) 83493A is a single-mode (9/125 µm) optical clock recovery plug-in module designed for the 86100A/B/C Infiniium DCA/DCA-J wide-bandwidth oscilloscope mainframes. Operating over a wavelength range of 1200 to 1600 nm, it supports discrete data rates of 0.155, 0.622, 1.250, 2.488, and 2.500 Gb/s, providing reliable triggering and parametric measurements without requiring an external clock signal.

Specifications

General

ParameterValue
DisplayNone (uses host mainframe display)

Physical

ParameterValue
Power SupplyPowered via mainframe plug-in slot
Operating Temperature15 to 35 °C (for specified accuracy); 10 to 40 °C (operating limit)
Form FactorSingle-slot plug-in module for Agilent 86100 series Infiniium DCA mainframes

Input Specifications

ParameterValue
Compatible Fiber Type9/125 µm single-mode
Operating Wavelength Range1200 - 1600 nm
Optical Input Power Range-20 to +3 dBm
Optical Insertion Loss (Through Path)≤ 1.5 dB
Optical Return Loss≥ 28 dB
Maximum Non-Destructive Optical Input Power10 mW peak

Clock Recovery Performance

ParameterValue
Supported Data Rates0.155 / 0.622 / 1.250 / 2.488 / 2.500 Gb/s
Internal Path Triggering PLL Bandwidth50 to 70 kHz
Option 100 Loop Bandwidth4 MHz
Option 101 Loop Bandwidth50 kHz to 7.1 MHz (Golden PLL, software adjustable)

System Compatibility and Connectivity

ParameterValue
Host Mainframe Compatibility86100A/B/C Infiniium DCA/DCA-J

Connectors

ParameterValue
Output Connectors3.5 mm female

Outputs

ParameterValue
Output Impedance50 Ω nominal

Technology

Optical Clock Recovery

Applications

Fiber Optic Telecom and Datacom Testing