The Agilent/Keysight E4832A is a single-slot VXI module that functions as a high-performance parallel bit error ratio tester within the ParBERT 81250 platform. It supports configurable test setups for parallel interface validation across Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Video, and OC-192 applications, accommodating up to four E4838A Generator cards and two E4835A Analyzer cards.
Technical Specifications
Data Rate & Memory
• Operating range: 333 Kb/s to 675 Mb/s
• Memory depth: 2 Mbit per channel
• Pattern storage: Up to 2 Mb memory-based patterns
Generator Module
• Output configuration: Differential
• Amplitude range: 0.1 to 3.5 V peak-to-peak
• Transition time (10%-90%): 0.5 to 4.5 ns
• Data mode jitter: < 100 ps peak-to-peak (80 ps typical)
• Clock mode jitter: 8 ps rms (typical)
Analyzer Module
• Input types: Differential or single-ended
• Input impedance: 50 ohm
• Sensitivity: 50 mV differential
• Input voltage ranges: -2 V to +3 V and 0 V to 5 V (selectable)
– Key Features
• Pseudo Random Word Sequence (PRWS) generation
• Standard PRBS generation to 2^31-1
• User-defined and mixed-data pattern analysis
• Bit error ratio measurement from parallel ports
– Typical Applications
• Gigabit Ethernet interface validation
• Digital Video signal testing
• OC-192 parallel interface characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
The E4832A integrates with Keysight E4838A generator and E4835A analyzer front-end cards. The ParBERT 81250 platform supports scaled configurations up to 45 Gb/s analysis speeds using different module combinations.
