Tektronix Adds DSA8300 Support to OM4000 Optical Analyzer

By DE Editors

Tektronix announced that its OM4000 Series Optical Modulation Analyzer can now drive the DSA8300 Digital Sampling Oscilloscope to perform analysis on PM-QPSK, QAM, and other complex-modulation signals with higher vertical resolution than real-time based solutions at a lower total system cost.
 
With this enhancement to the OM4000, Tektronix is giving optical networking designers and manufacturers the flexibility to choose between real-time and equivalent-time acquisition systems to suit their measurement needs.

According to the company, the OM4000 paired with the DSA8300 is ideal for network equipment manufacturers and designers who require higher vertical resolution than what can be accomplished with real-time oscilloscopes, or who are looking to lower overall system costs. 

Key capabilities include 16-bit vertical resolution and 450 µV RMS noise floor at 60 GHz for added dynamic range and accuracy; up to 60 GHz bandwidth on four channels to help future-proof the system for next generation baud rates; and timing jitter as low as 450fs RMS to enable visibility into real signal performance.

For more information, visit Tektronix.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.