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High-Performance BERTs High-speed receiver characterization for error-free data transmission
Model: M8050AKeysight BERTs are offered in one capability class, XE8, which includes M8000 Series BERTs.
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XE8-class Bit Error Ratio Tester, 120 Gbaud
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, PAM3, PAM6, and PAM8 signals, and data rates up to 120 Gbaud, the flexible architecture of the M8050A supports 1.6T pathfinding as well as other leading-edge technologies.
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Number of channels
1 to 2
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Module type
Pattern Generator, Error Analyzer
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Supported data rates
120 Gbaud
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Line coding
NRZ, PAM3, PAM4, PAM6, PAM8
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Highlights
- Symbol rates from 2 to 120 GBd
- Support for non-return-to-zero (NRZ), PAM3, PAM4, PAM6, and PAM8 line coding
- Built-in seven tap de-emphasis for improved channel loss compensation
- Transition time at < 5 ps and < 100 fs root mean square (RMS) intrinsic random jitter
- Jitter injection integrated and calibrated for receiver tolerance testing RJ, PJ1, PJ2, BUJ, sRJ, clk / 2
- Error Analysis up to 64 Gbaud PAM4 in real-time with integrated clock recovery and powerful equalization
- Flexible solution with software license upgradeable functionality
Target Applications
The M8050A helps engineers design and characterize chips, devices, transceiver modules, sub-components, boards, and systems. Quickly test serial I/O ports operating at data rates up to 120 GBd across the server, computing, data center, and communication industries. Combining the M8050A BERT with a Keysight UXR-Series 80 GHz oscilloscope gives you a full 1.6T receiver and transmitter test solution to assess your Ethernet systems.
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