The Keysight (Agilent) 86100C Infiniium DCA-J is a wide-bandwidth digital communications analyzer and sampling oscilloscope mainframe. When configured with up to two plug-in modules, it provides bandwidths in excess of 80 GHz, delivering precise waveform measurements, automated eye diagram analysis, high-precision TDR/TDT for impedance characterization, and industry-leading jitter analysis. It is designed for optical and electrical transmitter compliance testing and high-speed digital analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | 10.4-inch color TFT LCD with touch screen |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 115/230 VAC, 48-66 Hz, 540 W Max |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
Mainframe Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Module Slots | 2 (accepts 86100 series plug-in modules) |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional |
| Display Size | 10.4 in |
| User Interface | Touch screen, front panel knobs/buttons, external mouse and keyboard supported |
| Active Probing Compatibility | Supports InfiniiMax probes via N1022A probe adapter |
Vertical System (Electrical/Optical)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Resolution | 14-bit A/D converter |
| Maximum Input Power / Voltage | Module dependent |
Trigger System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Pattern Lock | Supported (enables single-valued waveform viewing at highest bit rates) |
Eye / Pattern Mode Measurements
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Extinction Ratio | Supported (module dependent) |
| Eye Height | Supported |
| Eye Width | Supported |
| Crossing Percentage | Supported |
| Q-Factor | Supported |
| Jitter (Peak-to-Peak) | Supported |
| Jitter (RMS) | Supported |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | Supported |
| Waveform Equalization | Supported (on-board algorithms for capturing closed eyes) |
Advanced Jitter Analysis (Option)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Jitter (TJ) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Random Jitter (RJ) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Deterministic Jitter (DJ) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Data Dependent Jitter (DDJ) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Duty Cycle Distortion (DCD) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Periodic Jitter (PJ) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Sub-Rate Jitter (SRJ) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
| Inter-Symbol Interference (ISI) | Supported (with Option 200 Advanced Jitter Analysis) |
TDR / TDT Mode (Time Domain Reflectometry)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Impedance Measurement Range | Supported (with TDR module) |
Input / Output Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| GPIB (IEEE-488) | Standard |
| LAN Configuration | 10/100Base-T Ethernet |
| USB Ports (Host/Device) | USB 2.0 Standard |
| External Video Monitor Output | VGA |
| Serial Port (RS-232) | Standard |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to 70 °C |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 4,600 m (15,000 ft) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Record Length | 16 to 16,384 points per waveform |
Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Option 200 | Enhanced Jitter Analysis |
| Option 202 | Enhanced Impedance and S-Parameter Analysis |
| Option 300 | Advanced Amplitude Analysis |
| Option 090 | Removable Hard Drive |
| Option 201 | Advanced Waveform Analysis Software |
| Option 400 | PLL and Jitter Spectrum Measurement Software |
Technology
Digital Sampling Oscilloscope / Digital Communications Analyzer
Applications
Transmitter compliance testing, high-speed digital design, optical network test, TDR/TDT impedance analysis, advanced jitter analysis