The Agilent/Keysight 86130A BitAnalyzer is a general-purpose bit error rate tester (BERT) for error performance analysis of digital communication systems up to 3.6 Gb/s. It delivers real-time bit error detection, jitter analysis, and programmable pattern generation for characterizing high-speed digital links and verifying communication infrastructure integrity.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: Up to 3.6 Gb/s
• Bit Error Rate Measurement: Real-time measurement and analysis
• Error Detection: Single-bit errors, burst errors, pattern-dependent errors
• Pattern Generation: Programmable data pattern generation
• Jitter Analysis: Signal jitter characterization
• Clock and Data Recovery: Multiple CDR modes for signal alignment
• Input Signal Levels: Standard digital signal levels per applicable communication standards
• Output Signal Levels: Configurable generated pattern levels
• Impedance: 50-ohm differential or single-ended
• Data Connectors: High-speed coaxial (SMA or equivalent)
• Clock Connectors: Dedicated external clock synchronization
• Control Interfaces: GPIB (IEEE 488.2), Ethernet, USB options
• Display: Integrated front-panel for real-time measurements
• Form Factor: Benchtop instrument
– Key Features
• Real-time BER measurement and error characterization
• Multiple error detection modes including burst error identification
• Integrated programmable pattern generation for flexible testing
• Jitter analysis capabilities for signal quality assessment
• Configurable CDR synchronization for precise clock recovery
• Remote control and automation via GPIB and Ethernet interfaces
– Typical Applications
• Ethernet and SONET/SDH system verification
• Fibre Channel link testing
• PCI Express device characterization
• High-speed digital communication system development and validation
• Component and subsystem error performance evaluation
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed to test systems conforming to digital communication standards including Ethernet, SONET/SDH, Fibre Channel, and PCI Express. Compatible with Agilent/Keysight test and measurement software for enhanced analysis and data logging.
