Modules (N1000A and Legacy)
The N1000A DCA-X supports a large selection of plug-in modules including some older modules that are obsoleted or discontinued. These modules provide electrical and optical channel inputs covering various data and filter rates. Use the links in this topic to learn about the available (as well as no longer available) modules. The provided information includes description, options, and accessories. For module mspecifications, refer to the FlexDCA specifications help. On FlexDCA's menu, click Help > Specifications.
If a module is not properly identified by the mainframe, remove the module. Click File > Exit to close FlexDCA and again to close the instrument application. Re-insert the module and finger tighten the locking screws. From the desktop, restart the instrument application.
HOT SWAP THE MODULES. You do not need to turn off the mainframe to install or remove the modules. The module can be installed in either the left or right instrument slot. To ensure the instrument meets all published specifications there must be a good ground connection between the module and mainframe. The RF connectors on the rear of the module are spring-loaded; therefore, you must finger-tighten the knurled screw on the front panel of the module to ensure the module is securely seated in the mainframe.
| Module Support | N1010A on PC |
N1000A |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum FlexDCA Firmware Version |
Minimum FlexDCA Firmware Version |
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| N4877A Clock/Data Recovery and Demultiplexer | A.02.00 | A.06.00 |
| N1060A Precision Waveform Analyzer Module | — | A.06.90 (serial # ≥ MY62100101) A.06.90 (serial # ≥ US62100101) A.06.00 (serial # < MY62100101) A.06.00 (serial # < US62100101) |
| N1055A 30/50 GHz TDR/TDT Remote Sampling Head Module | — | A.06.00 |
| N1046A 100 GHz Electrical Mini Module | — | A.06.90 (serial # ≥ US62100101) A.06.00 (serial # < US62100101) |
| N1045B Electrical Mini Module | — | A.06.90 (serial # ≥ MY62100101) A.06.00 (serial # < MY62100101) |
| N1045A Electrical Mini Module | — | A.06.00 |
| N1040A Electrical Mini Module | — | A.06.90 (serial # ≥ US62100101) A.06.55 (serial # < US62100101) |
| N1032B Optical Mini Module | — | A.07.00 |
| N1032A Optical Mini Module | — | A.07.00 |
| N1030B Optical Mini Module | — | A.06.90 (serial # ≥ US62100101) A.06.55 (serial # < US62100101) |
| N1030A Optical Mini Module | — | A.06.90 (serial # ≥ US62100101) A.06.55 (serial # < US62100101) |
| 86118A and 86118A-H01 Remote Sampling Head | — | A.06.00 |
| 86117A Electrical | — | A.06.00 |
| 86116C Optical/Electrical 86116C-025 86116C-040 86116C-041 |
— | not supported A.06.00 A.06.00 A.06.00 |
| 86115D Optical | — | A.06.00 |
| 86112A 86112A-HBW |
— | A.06.00 A.06.00 |
| 86108B Precision Waveform Analyzer | — | A.06.00 |
| 86108A Precision Waveform Analyzer | — | A.06.00 |
| 86107A Precision Timebase | — | A.06.00 |
| 86105D Optical/Electrical | — | A.06.00 |
| 86105C Optical/Electrical | — | A.06.00 |
| 83496B Clock Recovery | — | A.06.00 |
| 83496A Clock Recovery | — | A.06.00 |
| 83484A Electrical | — | A.06.00 |
| 54754A Differential TDR/TDT | — | A.06.00 TDR and electrical |
| 54752A Electrical | — | A.06.00 |