Agilent / Keysight 83496A clock recovery module
The Agilent/Keysight 83496A is a clock recovery module designed for extracting clock signals from high-speed data streams. It supports data rates up to several Gbps and provides a stable, low-jitter clock output for bit error rate testing and other applications. The module features adjustable loop bandwidth and threshold settings for optimal performance in various signal conditions.
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight 83496A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $12,778
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 83496A
This unit
The Keysight 83496A Clock Recovery Module extracts clock signals from high-speed NRZ data streams for waveform analysis, bit error rate testing, and jitter characterization. This plug-in module integrates with Keysight Digital Communications Analyzer (DCA) mainframes to deliver precision timing recovery across electrical and optical signal paths.
Technical Specifications
Data Rate Coverage- Continuous tuning: 50 Mb/s to 13.5 Gb/s
- Options 100 (electrical) and 101 (optical): up to 7.1 Gb/s for specific configurations Jitter Performance
- Residual jitter: 50% (electrical), 80% (single-mode optical), 70% (multimode optical) Output
- Recovered clock available at front panel
- Optical configurations: attenuated optical output available
Key Features
- Golden PLL operation for clock extraction from NRZ data streams
- Type-2 Transition Frequency fine-tuning with automatic CDR loop bandwidth coupling
- Trigger on Data mode derives timing directly from signal under test
- Data pass-through via AC-coupled limit amplifier at rear panel (Trigger on Data)
Typical Applications
- High-speed digital communication system characterization
- Jitter and timing analysis on serial data links
- Bit error rate and waveform measurement support
- OTN, Ethernet, and optical transport protocol testing
Compatibility & Integration Designed as a plug-in module for Keysight DCA mainframes. Supports both electrical and optical input configurations through distinct options.
Agilent / Keysight 83496A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight 83496A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Agilent / Keysight 83496A price
This Agilent / Keysight 83496A is listed at $12,778. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight 83496A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight 83496A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
