The Anritsu ME3620A SDH/SONET Analyzer Transmitter is a modular test system for high-speed optical network validation and troubleshooting. This platform supports bit rates from 52 Mb/s to 2.5 Gb/s, enabling comprehensive analysis of Synchronous Digital Hierarchy and Synchronous Optical Networking infrastructure. The system comprises separate transmitter and receiver cabinets capable of independent operation, with configurable modules for signal generation, jitter analysis, pattern generation, and error detection. It accommodates multiple optical wavelengths and connector types, making it adaptable to diverse field and lab environments. The ME3620A validates network node interfaces, measures concatenation signals for B-ISDN and ATM services, and executes CID immunity measurements in compliance with applicable standards.
Technical Specifications
• Supported Bit Rates: 52 Mb/s, 156 Mb/s, 622 Mb/s, 2488 Mb/s (2.5 Gb/s)
• Optical Wavelengths: 1.31 µm and 1.55 µm
• Optical Receiver Power Levels: –20 to –3 dBm (622 Mb/s), –13 to –3 dBm (622/2488 Mb/s), –20 to –3 dBm (52/156 Mb/s)
• Connector Options: FC, ST, DIN, SC, HMS-10/A adapters
• Main Frame: ME0301A with standard power cord, fuses, and operation manuals (SDH, SONET, GPIB)
– Key Features
• Modular architecture enabling independent transmitter and receiver operation
• 2.5 Gb/s optical sender modules with dual-wavelength support (1.31 and 1.55 µm)
• Integrated jitter generation and detection at 2.5 Gb/s for tolerance testing
• Error detection capability including BIP2 and FEBE measurement
• CMI/B3ZS encoding support via ME0306A module
• Data memory unit for 2.5 Gb/s signal storage and analysis
• Optional RS-232C interface and programmable terminal adapter with keyboard
– Typical Applications
• Network node interface (NNI) testing and validation
• Jitter tolerance assessment of optical transceivers
• Bit error rate measurement and diagnostics
• B-ISDN and ATM concatenation signal analysis
• CID immunity compliance verification
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports SDH and SONET mapping requirements. System operates with industry-standard GPIB control and optional RS-232C interfaces. Optical receiver variants address specific bit rate and wavelength requirements, from 52 Mb/s to 2.5 Gb/s across both short- and long-wavelength bands.
