What is a Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT)?
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A Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT) is a piece of electronic test equipment used to measure BER in a data transmission system. A BERT includes a pattern generator and an error detector and is used to perform design verification, characterization, compliance, and manufacturing test of high-speed communication ports for ASICs, components, modules, and line-cards in the semiconductor, computer, storage, and communication industries.