Agilent / Keysight 86117B 65 GHz dual channel electrical module

The Agilent/Keysight 86117B is a dual-channel electrical module delivering precise signal analysis up to 65 GHz. It performs accurate eye diagram analysis, jitter evaluation, and waveform integrity assessment for high-speed electrical signals in telecom, datacom, and semiconductor applications. This module integrates directly with Agilent 86100A/B and Keysight 86100C/D Infiniium Digital Communications Analyzer mainframes to enable comprehensive characterization of advanced modulation formats and 40 Gb/s digital designs.

Technical Specifications

• 65 GHz, 50 GHz, or 30 GHz per channel - selectable based on measurement requirements. Risetime (Electrical)


• 5.3 ps at 65 GHz bandwidth


• 7.0 ps at 50 GHz bandwidth


• 11.7 ps at 30 GHz bandwidth RMS Noise (Characteristic)


• 0.4 mV at 30 GHz bandwidth


• 0.6 mV at 50 GHz bandwidth


• 1.0 mV at 50 GHz bandwidth


• 1.5 mV at 65 GHz bandwidth Input Specification


• Maximum input signal: ±2 Vdc


• Connector type: 1.85 mm male

Key Features

• Dual-channel architecture for simultaneous two-channel measurements


• Sub-6 ps risetime at maximum bandwidth ensures capture of fast signal transitions


• Low noise floor across all bandwidth settings enables detection of small-amplitude phenomena


• Flexible bandwidth selection optimizes signal-to-noise ratio for specific test requirements

Typical Applications

• Eye diagram analysis on high-speed serial links


• Jitter decomposition and characterization


• Waveform fidelity validation in 40 Gb/s systems


• Electrical signal integrity testing in advanced semiconductor designs

Compatibility & Integration The 86117B operates as a plug-in module within three Infiniium mainframe generations:

Agilent 86100A/B Infiniium Digital Communications Analyzer

Keysight 86100C Infiniium DCA-J

Keysight 86100D Infiniium DCA-X