Description
Agilent 86117A Dual Channel Electrical Module 50 GHz
Buy Agilent 86117A Dual Channel 50GHz is a high-performance electrical measurement module designed for demanding high-speed digital and communications testing applications. Formerly manufactured by Agilent Technologies and now supported under Keysight Technologies, the 86117A provides two independent electrical measurement channels with selectable 30 GHz and 50 GHz bandwidths.
Designed for use with Agilent Keysight Infiniium DCA platforms, Agilent 86117A Dual Channel 50GHz delivers excellent signal fidelity for analyzing fast electrical waveforms, high-speed data signals, eye diagrams, and other demanding applications. Each channel features a 2.4 mm male electrical connector, making the module suitable for high-frequency measurements where bandwidth and signal integrity are critical.
Key Features of the Agilent 86117A
- 50 GHz maximum electrical bandwidth
- Dual-channel electrical measurement
- Selectable 30 GHz or 50 GHz bandwidth on each channel
- 2.4 mm male electrical connectors
- Approximately 7 ps electrical rise time at 50 GHz
- Characteristic RMS noise of approximately 0.6 mV at 50 GHz
- Characteristic RMS noise of approximately 0.4 mV at 30 GHz
- Maximum input signal of ±2 VDC
- Designed for high-speed digital and communications measurements
- Compatible with Agilent/Keysight Infiniium DCA mainframes
- Suitable for eye diagram, waveform, jitter, and high-speed signal analysis
High-Bandwidth Electrical Measurements
With up to 50 GHz bandwidth the Agilent 86117A is designed to capture extremely fast signal transitions with high fidelity. The module provides a calculated electrical rise time of approximately 7 ps at 50 GHz, allowing engineers to characterize fast edges and high-speed electrical signals more accurately. The selectable 30 GHz bandwidth mode can also be used when a lower bandwidth is appropriate for the measurement.
The two-channel architecture allows users to monitor and compare multiple electrical signals within the same measurement setup. This makes the 86117A particularly useful for high-speed device characterization, communications testing, laboratory research, production testing, and signal-integrity analysis.
Applications
The Agilent 86117A Dual Channel Electrical Module can be used in a wide range of high-frequency and high-speed electronics applications, including:
- High-speed digital signal testing
- 40 Gb/s device testing
- Electrical eye diagram measurements
- Signal integrity analysis
- Transmitter and receiver characterization
- Jitter and waveform analysis
- High-speed communications research
- Semiconductor and electronic device testing
- R&D laboratory measurements
- Production and quality-control testing
The original Agilent documentation describes the 86117A as a dual electrical-channel plug-in module intended for testing high-speed electrical signals, including applications involving 40 Gb/s devices.
Compatibility
The Agilent 86117A was designed as a plug-in electrical module for the Infiniium DCA/DCA-J and DCA-X measurement platforms, including compatible 86100-series mainframes. Before purchasing, users should verify the compatibility of their specific mainframe, firmware, connectors, and accessories.
The minimum required FlexDCA firmware version listed by Keysight for the 86117A is A.06.00
Agilent 86117A Specifications
| Specification | Agilent 86117A |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Dual Channel Electrical Module |
| Maximum Bandwidth | 50 GHz |
| Bandwidth Settings | 30 GHz / 50 GHz |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Electrical Connector | 2.4 mm male |
| Rise Time | Approx. 11.7 ps at 30 GHz / 7 ps at 50 GHz |
| Characteristic RMS Noise | Approx. 0.4 mV at 30 GHz / 0.6 mV at 50 GHz |
| Maximum Input Signal | ±2 VDC |
| Nominal Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Product Status | Obsolete |
Specifications are based on available Agilent Keysight documentation and should be verified against the specific unit and configuration being offered.
Why Choose the Agilent 86117A
For laboratories and engineering teams working with high-speed electronics, the Agilent 86117A 50 GHz Dual Channel Electrical Module provides a combination of high bandwidth, dual-channel capability, and low measurement noise. Its 30 GHz and 50 GHz selectable bandwidths provide additional flexibility when testing different signal types and measurement conditions.
As an obsolete Agilent Keysight test instrument, availability is generally through the used, refurbished, or surplus test-equipment market. Buyers should confirm the unit’s condition, calibration status, connector condition, included accessories, and compatibility with their existing DCA mainframe before purchase. Keysight currently lists the 86117A as obsolete and identifies the N1045A as a replacement product.
Buy Agilent 86117A 50 GHz Dual Channel Electrical Module
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The Agilent 86117A is an excellent choice for engineers requiring 50 GHz electrical measurement capability, dual-channel testing, high-speed waveform analysis, and signal-integrity measurements on compatible Infiniium DCA systems.
