Agilent / Keysight 86117A 50 GHz Dual Channel Electrical Module

The Agilent/Keysight 86117A is a dual-channel 50 GHz electrical module for high-speed signal acquisition and analysis within Infiniium DCA mainframes. It delivers two independent 50 GHz channels with selectable bandwidth settings, enabling simultaneous characterization of ultra-fast electrical signals with minimal measurement artifacts. Each channel features a 2.4 mm male connector and achieves 7 ps electrical risetime at 50 GHz bandwidth, making it ideal for 40 Gb/s signal integrity assessment, component testing, and eye diagram measurements.

Technical Specifications

• Bandwidth: 50 GHz and 30 GHz settings per channel


• Electrical Risetime: 7.0 ps (50 GHz), 11.7 ps (30 GHz)


• RMS Noise: 0.4 mV (30 GHz), 0.6 mV (50 GHz)


• Maximum Input Level: ±2 VDC


• Connectors: 2.4 mm male (each channel); factory-installed 3.5 mm female-female connector savers may ship with module


• Channel Configuration: Dual independent channels

Key Features

• Two simultaneous 50 GHz measurement channels for parallel high-speed signal acquisition


• Selectable bandwidth enables trade-off between noise and temporal resolution


• Minimal pulse response aberrations preserve true device-under-test behavior


• Supports signal analysis up to 10 Gb/s and 40 Gb/s electrical testing


• Cost-effective alternative for bandwidth-limited applications

Typical Applications

• 40 Gb/s digital communication system characterization


• Ultra-fast electrical edge speed measurement and display


• Eye diagram generation for signal quality assessment


• High-speed component testing and validation


• Signal integrity and timing analysis

Compatibility & Integration The 86117A integrates with Agilent/Keysight Infiniium DCA/DCA-J mainframes (86100A/B/C) and the 86100D Infiniium DCA-X mainframe. Certain mainframe models require specific firmware revisions; consult your mainframe documentation for version requirements.