SINGAPORE, April 1, 2025 – As AI data centres push the boundaries of high-speed connectivity, Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has introduced two advanced DCA-M Sampling Oscilloscopes designed to meet the exacting demands of 1.6T optical transceiver testing. These new solutions—available in single and dual optical channel configurations—offer the highest optical measurement sensitivity and integrated clock recovery up to 120 GBaud, ensuring robust performance in research, development, and large-scale manufacturing.
The rollout of 1.6T optical interconnects is reshaping AI infrastructure, demanding extreme precision in signal integrity and measurement accuracy. Engineers face growing challenges in validating transceiver performance under stringent operating conditions, making high-bandwidth, low-noise, and high-sensitivity test solutions essential for reliable AI network connectivity.
Breaking New Ground in Optical Signal Analysis
Keysight’s latest DCA-M oscilloscopes are part of its broader 1.6T portfolio, designed to support ultra-high-speed transmission rates required by AI and machine learning applications. With capabilities of up to 240 Gbps per lane, these cutting-edge instruments enable:
- Superior Measurement Accuracy – With less than 15 µW optical channel noise and less than 90 fs intrinsic jitter, engineers can achieve exceptional measurement margin, ensuring reliable signal integrity at ultra-high data rates.
- Simplified Test Setup and Compliance Assurance – Integrated clock recovery eliminates the need for a separate sub-rate signal, allowing seamless operation at full data rates up to 120 GBaud, as mandated by industry standards.
- Enhanced Production Efficiency – FlexOTO Optical Test Optimisation software maximises test throughput while reducing overall test costs, ensuring high-yield manufacturing without compromising quality.
Accelerating AI Compute Networking
The introduction of these new oscilloscopes comes at a critical time as AI-driven data centres increasingly demand faster, more efficient optical interconnects. Industry leaders are taking note of Keysight’s contribution to advancing network testing technologies.
“Keysight has been a long-standing, reliable partner in delivering high-performance test solutions,” said Osa Mok, CMO of TeraHop. “This new line of sampling oscilloscopes will accelerate the deployment of 1.6T optical solutions, paving the way for next-generation AI networking applications.”
Dr Joachim Peerlings, Vice President of Network and Data Centre Solutions at Keysight Technologies, echoed this sentiment: “AI infrastructure development is raising the bar for both time-to-market and performance in R&D and manufacturing. Keysight is committed to supporting the industry’s evolution, laying the groundwork for future innovation in transformative ways.”
As AI and machine learning applications drive demand for ever-faster data transmission, Keysight’s latest innovations are set to play a key role in shaping the next era of high-speed optical networking.