The Tektronix 80C08C is a high-sensitivity, multi-mode optical sampling module designed for 10 Gb/s telecom and datacom testing, compatible with DSA8300, DSA8200, and CSA8000 series digital serial analyzers.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | Optical input (accepts slide-on adapters), SMA outputs (on clock recovery options) |
| Display | None (uses host mainframe display) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered directly by the host mainframe |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 79 mm × 25 mm × 135 mm |
| Weight | 0.6 |
Optical Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength Range | 780 nm to 1650 nm |
| Unfiltered Optical Bandwidth | 12.5 GHz |
| Fiber Input Core Diameter | 62.5 µm (compatible with multi-mode and single-mode fiber) |
| RMS Noise (Typical, 12.5 GHz Bandwidth) | 1.5 µW |
| RMS Noise (Typical, with 9.953 Gb/s Filter) | 1.0 µW |
| Transition Time | 35 ps (typical, 10% to 90%, unfiltered) |
| Maximum Average Input Power | 1.0 mW |
| Optical Return Loss (Single-mode) | >30 dB (typical) |
| Optical Return Loss (Multi-mode) | >14 dB (typical) |
| Supported Reference Receiver Filters | 9.953 Gb/s, 10.3125 Gb/s, 10.51875 Gb/s, 10.664 Gb/s, 10.709 Gb/s, 11.095 Gb/s (filter availability depends on configuration) |
System & Chassis Architecture
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Recovery Options | Optional integrated clock recovery (Opt. CR1, CR2, or CR4 depending on configuration) |
| Form Factor | Small plug-in module |
| Slot Width | 1 slot |
| Host Mainframe Compatibility | DSA8300, DSA8200, CSA8000, TDS8000 series |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optical Connector Type | FC/PC (standard, interchangeable with other UOI adapters) |
| Clock Recovery Output Connector | SMA female (option-dependent) |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum RMS Noise (12.5 GHz Bandwidth) | 2.2 µW |
| Maximum RMS Noise (with 9.953 Gb/s Filter) | 1.6 µW |
| RMS Noise (Typical, with 10.3125 Gb/s Filter) | 1.0 µW |
| Maximum RMS Noise (with 10.3125 Gb/s Filter) | 1.6 µW |
| RMS Noise (Typical, with 10.66/10.71 Gb/s Filter) | 1.1 µW |
| Maximum RMS Noise (with 10.66/10.71 Gb/s Filter) | 1.7 µW |
| RMS Noise (Typical, with 11.1 Gb/s Filter) | 1.1 µW |
| Maximum RMS Noise (with 11.1 Gb/s Filter) | 1.8 µW |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +60 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft.) |
| Storage Altitude | Up to 12,190 m (40,000 ft.) |
Vertical System
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vertical Scale Factor Range | 10 μW/div to 1.0 mW/div |
Integrated Average Power Meter
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Meter Range | -30 dBm to +4 dBm |
| Power Meter Wavelength Range | 780 nm to 1650 nm |
Clock Recovery Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Opt. CR1 Clock Recovery Rate | 9.953 Gb/s |
| Opt. CR2 Clock Recovery Rates | 9.953 Gb/s, 10.31 Gb/s, 10.52 Gb/s, 10.66 Gb/s, 10.71 Gb/s, 11.1 Gb/s |
| Opt. CR4 Clock Recovery Rates | 9.953 Gb/s, 10.31 Gb/s, 10.52 Gb/s, 10.66 Gb/s, 10.71 Gb/s, 11.1 Gb/s, 11.3 Gb/s, 12.5 Gb/s |
Technology
Optical Sampling
Applications
10 Gb/s Telecom and Datacom Testing
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