Tektronix 80C18

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Optical Wavelength Range | 1200 nm to 1600 nm |
| Electrical Bandwidth | 18 GHz |
| Rise Time | 19.4 ps |
| Optical Input Connector | FC/PC |
| Compatible Sampling Oscilloscopes | CSA8000, TDS8000 Series |
| Responsivity | 0.65 A/W typical at 1550 nm |
| Maximum Average Input Power | +3 dBm (2 mW) |
| Optical Return Loss | 27 dB minimum |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Module Form Factor | Single-slot sampling module |
Tektronix 80C18 Options:
- 80C18 - IMP - Impulse response correction. In conjunction with DSA8300 400G-M4, may be used to extend optical channel optical bandwidth up to 36.2 GHz (-3dBo) and electrical bandwidth up to 26.5625 GHz (-3dBe). Suitable for TDECQ testing on PAM4 rates up to 53.125 GBd.
- 80C18 - CRTP - CRTP (Clock Recovery Trigger Pickoff) for the 80C18 Optical Module. Does not include optical splitter.
- 80C18 - CRTP-MM - CRTP (Clock Recovery Trigger Pickoff) for 80C18 Optical Module. Includes 50 μm MM 10/90 optical splitter.
- 80C18 - CRTP-SM - CRTP (Clock Recovery Trigger Pickoff) for 80C18 Optical Module. Includes SM 10/90 optical splitter.
- 80C18 - C3 - Calibration Service 3 Years
- 80C18 - C5 - Calibration Service 5 Years
- 80C18 - D1 - Calibration Data Report
- 80C18 - D3 - Calibration Data Report 3 Years (with Opt. C3)
- 80C18 - D5 - Calibration Data Report 5 Years (with Opt. C5)
- 80C18 - G3 - Three Year Gold Care Plan. Includes expedited repair of all product failures including ESD and EOS, access to a loaner product during repair or advanced exchange to reduce downtime, and priority access to Customer Support among others.
- 80C18 - G5 - Five Year Gold Care Plan. Includes expedited repair of all product failures including ESD and EOS, access to a loaner product during repair or advanced exchange to reduce downtime, and priority access to Customer Support among others.
- 80C18 - R3 - Repair Service 3 Years (including warranty)
- 80C18 - R5 - Repair Service 5 Years (including warranty)
| Model | 80C18 |
|---|
The Tektronix 80C18 Optical Module delivers >30 GHz unfiltered optical bandwidth and supports conformance testing at 850, 1310, and 1550 nm wavelengths. It includes integrated optical reference receivers and selectable bandwidth filters for data rates such as 25.781 Gb/s, 26.5625 Gb/s, 27.952 Gb/s, and 28.05 Gb/s. Ideal for applications like 100GBASE and Fibre Channel, it also allows bandwidth selection for optimal noise performance.
Used for high-speed optical signal analysis, the 80C18 ensures precise signal characterization with a wavelength range of 800–1600 nm and a mask test sensitivity of -14 dBm at 1310 nm.
Testwall can supply the used Tektronix 80C18, fully tested. With expert support and global delivery, Testwall ensures high-performance instrumentation with unmatched reliability and service quality. Please contact us directly if you need calibration or repair of the Tektronix 80C18.





