Agilent 86106A Option 102 High-Bandwidth Single-Mode Optical/Electrical DCA Module

Agilent 86106A Option 102 High-Bandwidth Single-Mode Optical/Electrical DCA Module

The Agilent 86106A Option 102 High-Bandwidth Single-Mode Optical/Electrical DCA Module is a professional plug-in module designed for use with Agilent Infiniium DCA digital communications analyzer platforms. This module is intended for high-speed optical and electrical waveform testing in telecom, SONET/SDH, fiber optic, laboratory, engineering, and production test environments.

The 86106A incorporates a 10 Gb/s optical reference receiver and a high-speed electrical channel. Its electrical channel supports 40 GHz bandwidth and also provides a reduced 18 GHz bandwidth setting for improved noise performance. The 86106A is designed for 10 Gb/s transmitter testing and supports OC-192/STM-64 applications. Option 102 specifies OC-192/STM-64 9.952 Gb/s fifth-order filtering.

Features and Benefits of the Agilent 86106A Option 102 DCA Module

The Agilent 86106A Option 102 High-Bandwidth Single-Mode Optical/Electrical DCA Module provides practical value for professional users who require high-speed optical reference receiver testing and electrical waveform analysis in a modular DCA platform.

• Designed for 10 Gb/s transmitter testing: The 86106A includes a reference receiver path for 10 Gb/s optical transmitter test applications.
• OC-192/STM-64 support: Option 102 provides OC-192/STM-64 9.952 Gb/s fifth-order filtering for standards-based optical waveform testing.
• Single-mode optical channel: Supports single-mode optical measurements across the 1000 nm to 1600 nm wavelength range.
• Calibrated telecom wavelengths: Supports calibrated optical operation at 1310 nm and 1550 nm.
• High-speed electrical channel: Includes an electrical channel with selectable 18 GHz and 40 GHz bandwidth settings.
• Improved noise performance mode: The reduced 18 GHz electrical bandwidth setting can be used when lower noise performance is preferred.
• Professional DCA platform integration: Designed for use in Agilent Infiniium DCA optical and electrical waveform analysis workflows.

Advanced Features and Practical Applications

The Agilent 86106A Option 102 is intended for engineers and technicians working with high-speed optical communications signals, especially 10 Gb/s-class SONET/SDH transmitter measurements. In digital communications analysis, optical reference receiver performance is important for evaluating waveform quality, eye diagrams, transmitter compliance, rise and fall times, jitter behavior, extinction ratio, and related signal integrity parameters.

The 86106A combines an optical reference receiver path with a high-bandwidth electrical channel, allowing users to work with both optical and electrical signals in a single plug-in module. This capability is useful in telecom equipment development, optical transceiver evaluation, high-speed serial device testing, manufacturing verification, and service or support environments where both optical and electrical access may be required.

Option 102 identifies the fifth-order OC-192/STM-64 9.952 Gb/s filter configuration. This makes the module suitable for test setups where the fifth-order filtered response is required for the intended 10 Gb/s optical transmitter measurement workflow. Buyers should confirm that this option matches the required test standard, DCA mainframe compatibility, connector interface, calibration status, and application setup before purchase.

Typical Applications

The Agilent 86106A Option 102 High-Bandwidth Single-Mode Optical/Electrical DCA Module is suitable for professional applications such as:

• 10 Gb/s optical transmitter testing
• OC-192/STM-64 9.952 Gb/s waveform analysis
• SONET and SDH transmitter evaluation
• Single-mode optical communications testing
• High-speed electrical waveform analysis
• Eye diagram and mask testing workflows
• Telecom laboratory and production testing
• Optical transceiver engineering validation
• Service, repair, replacement, or spare DCA module requirements

Product Overview

Brand	Agilent
Model	86106A Option 102
Product Category	High-Bandwidth Single-Mode Optical/Electrical DCA Module
Option	Option 102, OC-192/STM-64 9.952 Gb/s fifth-order filter
Primary Application	10 Gb/s optical reference receiver testing and high-speed electrical waveform analysis
Suitable For	Telecom engineers, fiber optic laboratories, optical transceiver manufacturers, production test teams, and high-speed communications test environments

 

86106A Optical Channel Specifications

Specification	86106A Details
Optical Channel Type	High-bandwidth single-mode optical channel
Optical Channel Application	10 Gb/s optical reference receiver testing
Filter Option	Option 102, OC-192/STM-64 9.952 Gb/s fifth-order
Filtered Data Rate	9953 Mb/s
Wavelength Range	1000 nm to 1600 nm
Calibrated Wavelengths	1310 nm and 1550 nm
Sensitivity	-8 dBm, smallest average power for mask test
Transition Time	Less than 25 ps in filtered mode
RMS Noise	15 µW characteristic, 30 µW maximum
Scale Factor	20 µW/division minimum, 500 µW/division maximum
DC Accuracy	±50 µW ±4% of reading minus channel offset, single marker referenced to average power monitor
DC Difference	±4% of delta, two markers referenced to average power monitor at 50 µW/division
DC Offset	+1 mW to -3 mW, referenced two divisions from screen bottom
Average Power Monitor Range	-27 dBm to +3 dBm, 2 µW to 2 mW
Factory Calibrated Accuracy	±5% ±100 nW ±connector uncertainty, 20 °C to 30 °C
User Calibrated Accuracy	±2% ±100 nW ±power meter uncertainty, less than 5 °C change
Specified Maximum Input Power	2 mW
Maximum Peak Input Power	10 mW
Fiber Input	9/125 µm, user selectable
Input Return Loss	30 dB with HMS-10 connector fully filled fiber

 

86106A Electrical Channel Specifications

Specification	86106A Details
Electrical Channel Bandwidth	18 GHz and 40 GHz selectable
Transition Time	19.5 ps or less at 18 GHz; 9 ps or less at 40 GHz
RMS Noise, Typical	0.25 mV at 18 GHz; 0.5 mV at 40 GHz
RMS Noise, Maximum	0.5 mV at 18 GHz; 1.0 mV at 40 GHz
Scale Factor	1 mV/division minimum, 100 mV/division maximum
DC Accuracy, 18 GHz	±0.4% of full scale ±2 mV ±1.5% of reading minus channel offset
DC Accuracy, 40 GHz	±0.4% of full scale ±2 mV ±3% of reading minus channel offset
DC Difference, 18 GHz	±0.8% of full scale ±1.5% of delta
DC Difference, 40 GHz	±0.8% of full scale ±3% of delta
DC Offset	±500 mV, referenced two divisions from screen bottom
Input Dynamic Range	±400 mV relative to channel offset
Maximum Input Power	16 dBm, ±2 Vdc
Nominal Impedance	50 ohm
Reflections	5% for 20 ps rise time
Electrical Input	2.4 mm

 

Compatibility and Buyer Considerations

The Agilent 86106A Option 102 is a plug-in optical/electrical DCA module and should be matched to the intended Agilent Infiniium DCA mainframe, connector interface, calibration workflow, and test application. Buyers should confirm that the Option 102 fifth-order OC-192/STM-64 filter configuration is the correct option for their measurement requirement.

For optical testing, users should also confirm the required connector adapter, single-mode fiber interface, optical input power range, calibration status, and included accessories. For electrical testing, users should confirm 2.4 mm cabling, adapters, input power limits, and whether the 18 GHz or 40 GHz bandwidth setting is appropriate for the intended waveform analysis.

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