Forward Error Correction Solutions – ABCs of Bit Error Rate Testers

Using forward error correction allows receivers to recover a corrupted message and convert it back to the original message. Learn more!

BERT Applications - White Paper

Make an informed decision when purchasing your next BERT. Know more than just your BERT characteristic and specifications. Understand how your specific application drives the BERT capabilities you need to successfully test your system under real-world conditions. Whether it is in R&D, characterization, QA, compliance testing or manufacturing test, Keysight has the BERT to fit your need.

N4962A Serial BERT 12.5 Gb/s

The N4962A is a low cost 0.5 to 11.3 Gb/s pseudo-random bit sequence generator and bit error rate tester designed for automated production-line testing, manufacturing, and R&D use.

J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT – Configuration Guide

This configuration guide helps you configure a Keysight J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT for receiver characterization at data rates up to 8.5, 16 or 32 Gb/s, step by step, covering channel count, jitter and interference options, software licenses, accessories and ordering information.

BERT Fundamentals - Webinar

This webinar will review bit error rate tester (BERT) basics. Learn how to use your BERT to its fullest potential.

Switching Solutions for Multi-Lane BERT Testing

Keysight has a cost-effective solution for multi-lane optical transceiver testing with BERT, and learn to use switching solutions to address degradation issues.

M8040A BERT Hardware Promotion

Keysight’s M8040A BERT Hardware Promotion. Save 20% on Hardware for the M8040A BERT.

M8030A Multi-Channel BERT

The M8030A multi-channel BERT supports multi-channel applications like PCIe, DDR, PON, XAUI and GAUI multi-lane test, the 14-slot mainframe extends the capabilities of the widely used J-BERT M8020A.

BERTs, Digitizers, and DAQs Catalog

Explore the comprehensive range of Keysight bit error ratio testers (BERTs), digitizers, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems designed for high-speed receiver testing, precise waveform capture, and scalable data collection. This catalog highlights high-performance BERTs, modular digitizers, and modular DAQs from early R&D and standards conformance testing to manufacturing.

M8062A 32 Gb/s Front-End for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT

The M8062A extends the data rate of the J-BERT M8020A Bit Error Ratio Tester to the speeds required for testing devices with lane rates in the 25-28 Gb/s range.

N4980A Multi-Instrument BERT Software

The N4980A Multi-Instrument BERT software is a graphical user interface that controls multiple instruments for performing a series of BER measurements.

M8040A BERT “Good” and “Better” Bundles

Receive up to 15% off BERT hardware when bundling your M8040A-32G. The M8040A “good” and “better” bundles combine the hardware and software you need to solve your measurement challenges, while saving your budget!

XE5-class J BERT M8020A 16/32Gbps High Performance Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT)

The Keysight J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT enables fast and accurate receiver characterization of single- and multi-lane devices running up to 16 or 32 Gb/s. This data sheet lists specifications, configurations and ordering information for computer, consumer and communication device testing.

M8050A 120 GBd BERT

Intro to a new BERT product

What is a Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT)?

A Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT) is a piece of electronic test equipment used to measure BER in a data transmission system. Learn more.

Master Your Next USB 3.x Designs with the J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT

USB receiver tests are mandatory for USB 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1. Learn how to perform an accurate USB receiver test using the J-BERT M8020A.

Buying a BERT: Making an Informed Decision

As with any major purchase, you want to make an informed decision when investing in a BERT and this guide will help. To truly get the full return on your investment, it is important to identify not only your needs today but also in the future.

N4960A Serial BERT 17 and 32 Gb/s

The N4960A is the world's most affordable solution for characterizing 100GbE, 28G, and high speed SerDes applications.

M8050A 120 GBd High-Performance BERT - Rental

The Keysight M8050A high-performance bit error ratio tester (BERT) enables accurate characterization of receivers used in next-generation data center networks and server interfaces. With uncompromised signal integrity, support for NRZ, PAM4, PAM6, and PAM8 signals, and data rates up to 120 GBd, the flexible architecture of the M8050A supports 1.6T pathfinding as well as other leading-edge technologies.

M8050A 120 GBd High-Performance BERT – Configuration Guide

This configuration guide helps you configure the Keysight M8050A 120 GBd high-performance BERT step by step, covering the M8042A pattern generator, M8009A clock module, M8043A and M8046A error analyzers, interference sources, chassis bundles, software packages, accessories and a 1.6T test solution example.