Agilent / Keysight N1030B Dual Optical Channel Module

The Keysight N1030B is a dual-channel optical module that delivers 65 GHz bandwidth for simultaneous characterization of two independent optical signals, transceivers, and components. Built on equivalent-time sampling architecture, it achieves intrinsic jitter as low as 90 fs rms and supports analysis of high-speed optical signals exceeding 53 GBd and 112 GBd (224 Gbps) TDECQ performance. The module accommodates filter bandwidths from 15.6 GBd to 120 GBd across the 1250 nm to 1600 nm wavelength range, making it well-suited for R&D, manufacturing, and field validation of optical communications systems.

Technical Specifications

• Optical bandwidth: 65 GHz per channel


• Channels: 2 independent optical


• Intrinsic jitter: 90 fs rms


• Supported filter range: 15.6 GBd to 120 GBd


• Signal analysis capability: >53 GBd and 112 GBd (224 Gbps) TDECQ


• Wavelength range: 1250 nm to 1600 nm


• Sampling rate (N1000A mainframe): Up to 250 kSa/s


• Sampling rate (86100D mainframe): Up to 40 kSa/s


• Sampling method: Equivalent-time


• Impulse response correction: Enabled on all optical channels


• Input connector: FC/PC optical

Key Features

• Dual independent 65 GHz optical channels enable parallel signal acquisition


• Low intrinsic jitter (90 fs rms) supports precision characterization of complex modulation schemes


• Extended wavelength coverage from 1250 nm to 1600 nm spans C-band and L-band applications


• Impulse response correction optimizes signal fidelity across all optical channels


• Flexible filter bandwidth selection accommodates diverse baud-rate requirements

Typical Applications

• Optical transceiver characterization and compliance testing


• High-speed optical signal analysis in communications systems


• Optical component transmission and reflection characterization


• Manufacturing validation of optical transmitters and transceivers


• Research and development of advanced optical systems

Compatibility & Integration

• Compatible with N1000A DCA-X mainframe (up to 250 kSa/s sampling)


• Compatible with 86100D DCA-X mainframe (up to 40 kSa/s sampling)


• Operates with Keysight N1010A FlexDCA software