The Agilent N1015A Modulation Test Set with Option 305 is a specialized instrument for high-speed modulation analysis of advanced optical and digital communication systems. It delivers eye/mask testing and error vector magnitude (EVM) measurements essential for characterizing optical transmitter and receiver performance. The N1015A operates within the 2.4–3.2 GHz frequency range with 20 MHz modulation bandwidth at 2.5 Gb/s data rates, supporting data rates up to 12.5 Gbps. The instrument achieves a 0.002 UI rms intrinsic jitter noise floor and integrates with the Agilent 71501D Jitter Analysis System for comprehensive signal characterization.
Technical Specifications
• Frequency Range: 2.4 GHz to 3.2 GHz (Option 305)
• Modulation Bandwidth: 20 MHz at 2.5 Gb/s
• Maximum Data Rate: 12.5 Gbps
• Jitter Noise Floor: 0.002 UI rms intrinsic
• Power Requirements: 115 VAC at 50 VA MAX; 230 VAC at 70 VA MAX
• Power Source Frequency: Nominally 50 Hz / 60 Hz (47–63 Hz range)
• Operating Altitude: Up to 5,600 meters (15,000 ft.)
• Humidity: Linear operation to 50% relative humidity at 40°C
• Interface: GPIB connectivity
– Key Features
• Eye/mask testing for transmitter and receiver validation
• Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) measurements
• Bit Error Rate (BER) measurement with high resolution
• Advanced jitter analysis with high precision
• PRBS (Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence) and standard test pattern support
• Sophisticated error detection and analysis
• Multiple modulation format support depending on configuration
• Built-in signal analysis tools
– Typical Applications
• Optical transmitter characterization
• Receiver performance validation
• High-speed digital communication system testing
• Modulation format analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for integration with the Agilent 71501D Jitter Analysis System.
