86100D DCA-X Wide-Bandwidth Oscilloscope Mainframe

Data Sheet

Introduction

Also see the N1000A DCA-X Wide Bandwidth Oscilloscope Mainframe.

The 86100D DCA-X performs precision measurements on high speed digital designs from 50 MBd to more than 80 GBd on up to 16 channels simultaneously. Applications include:

- Optical transceiver design and production test

- Electrical ASIC/FPGA/IC design and characterization

- Serial bus characterization, measurements and trouble-shooting via TDR/TDT and S-parameter measurements of channels, cables and PCBs

Keysight offers complete Digital Communication Analyzer solutions that can be combined with or used alongside the DCA-X, including clock recovery, stand-alone Digital Communication Analyzers (DCA-M) and software. For complete information on Keysight’s entire DCA family, please refer to these other helpful documents:

- Keysight DCA Wide Bandwidth Oscilloscope Family Brochure

- Keysight DCA Family FlexDCA Sampling Oscilloscope Software Technical Overview

- Keysight N1000A DCA Wide Bandwidth Oscilloscope Family Configuration Guide, 5992-0038EN

- Keysight DCA Family Clock Data Recovery Solutions Data Sheet, 5991-2340EN

- Keysight N1090A, N1092A/B/C/D/E and N1094A/B DCA-M Optical and Electrical Sampling Oscilloscope Data Sheet, 5992-1454EN.

86100D DCA-X Specifications

General and mainframe

Specifications describe warranted performance over the temperature range of +10 to +40 °C (unless otherwise noted). The specifications are applicable for the temperature after the instrument is turned on for one hour, and while self-calibration is valid. Many performance parameters are enhanced through frequent, simple user calibrations.

Characteristics provide useful, non-warranted information about the functions and performance of the instrument. Characteristics are printed in italic typeface. Product specifications and descriptions in this document are subject to change without notice.

Comparing Specifications

When comparing performance attributes between instruments, ensure you compare the same type of parameter. For example, compare warranted specifications from both instruments, or compare characteristics or typical performance.

Warranted specifications include measurement uncertainties and are conservative compared to other types of unwarranted attributes.

Factory calibration cycle - For optimum performance, the instrument should have a complete verification of specifications once every twelve months.