Tektronix ORR24 2.488Gb/s SDH/SONET Optical Reference Receiver
Tektronix Optical Transceiver Testers. Bandwidth: DC to 2.0 GHz.
- Model
- Tektronix ORR24
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $170
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- ORR24
This unit
The Tektronix ORR24 is a precision optical-to-electrical converter designed for SDH/SONET systems operating at 2.488 Gb/s (STM-16/OC-48). This optical reference receiver transforms calibrated optical signals into low-noise electrical outputs, enabling accurate characterization of optical transmitters, receivers, and transmission links. The instrument delivers high-gain amplification with DC coupling, supporting extinction ratio measurements and eye-pattern analysis essential for compliance testing.
Its 4th Order Bessel-Thompson frequency response and polarization-independent design ensure repeatable measurements across the 1100 nm to 1650 nm wavelength range.
Technical Specifications
Optical Interface- Input connector: FC/PC
- Wavelength range: 1100 nm to 1650 nm
- Optical return loss: >30 dB minimum (>45 dB with PC mating fiber)
- Polarization dependence: 20 dB
- Coupling: DC coupled Performance Characteristics
- Data rate: 2.488 Gb/s
- Bandwidth: DC to 2.0 GHz
- Frequency response: 4th Order Bessel-Thompson
- Standards compliance: SDH/SONET, ITU-T G.957
Key Features
- High-gain, low-noise amplified design for accurate measurements
- DC coupling enables extinction ratio characterization
- Wavelength range covers C-band and extended infrared regions
- >30 dB optical return loss with standard PC connectors
Typical Applications
- Compliance testing of SDH/SONET optical transmission products
- Optical transmitter and receiver characterization
- Eye-pattern and pulse shape measurements
- Extinction ratio analysis
Compatibility & Integration The ORR24 functions as a plug-in module for Tektronix 11800 Series Digital Sampling Oscilloscopes and CSA 803 Communications Signal Analyzers. Recommended configuration includes the SD-22 sampling head with 015-0560-00 cable for OC-48 compliance testing. Optional external power supply (016-1609-00) enables stand-alone operation. Module dimensions: 132 mm × 216 mm × 44 mm; weight: 1.5 kg.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | DC to 2.0 GHz | Wavelength Range: 1100 nm to 1650 nm |
Tektronix ORR24 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Tektronix ORR24. Calibration covers optical reference power levels, electrical signal amplitude calibration, protocol layer verification, and BER measurement floor validation. All calibrations ship with a NIST-traceable certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Common Tektronix ORR24 faults: SFP cage mechanical damage, optical port contamination, firmware corruption. Most failures involve SFP/SFP+ cage mechanical damage, optical port contamination, or firmware corruption. Port cleaning and firmware restoration resolve the majority of faults.
Tektronix ORR24 price
This Tektronix ORR24 is listed at $170. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Tektronix ORR24 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Tektronix ORR24 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Calibration for this instrument covers optical reference power levels, electrical signal amplitude calibration, protocol layer verification, and BER measurement floor validation. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
