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
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | None (uses host mainframe display) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered via mainframe plug-in slot |
| Operating Temperature | 15 to 35 °C (for specified accuracy); 10 to 40 °C (operating limit) |
| Form Factor | Single-slot plug-in module for Agilent 86100 series Infiniium DCA mainframes |
Input Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Fiber Type | 9/125 µm single-mode |
| Operating Wavelength Range | 1200 - 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 Power | 10 mW peak |
Clock Recovery Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported Data Rates | 0.155 / 0.622 / 1.250 / 2.488 / 2.500 Gb/s |
| Internal Path Triggering PLL Bandwidth | 50 to 70 kHz |
| Option 100 Loop Bandwidth | 4 MHz |
| Option 101 Loop Bandwidth | 50 kHz to 7.1 MHz (Golden PLL, software adjustable) |
System Compatibility and Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Host Mainframe Compatibility | 86100A/B/C Infiniium DCA/DCA-J |
Connectors
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Connectors | 3.5 mm female |
Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Impedance | 50 Ω nominal |
Technology
Optical Clock Recovery
Applications
Fiber Optic Telecom and Datacom Testing