The Anritsu ME7760A is a versatile Bit Error Rate (BER) test solution designed for the evaluation of high-speed digital communication systems and components, particularly those operating at OC-768/STM-256 rates. This system is engineered to provide high-quality waveform output with low jitter and minimal distortion, crucial for verifying and characterizing electrical and optical devices and modules that support Forward Error Correction (FEC), non-FEC, and Super FEC rates ranging from 25 Gbps to 43.5 Gbps. The ME7760A system is composed of multiple hardware elements and runs on PC-based software, offering flexibility for standalone use of individual instruments or combined configurations to meet specific testing requirements.
### Key Technical Specifications of the Anritsu ME7760A
**Bit Error Rate Testing Capabilities:**
* **Operating Frequency Range:**
* 25 Gbps to 43.5 Gbps (covering standard FEC and non-FEC rates)
* For the Pulse Pattern Generator (MP1775A) and Error Detector (MP1776A): 100 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps
* **System Configuration:** Comprised of five hardware elements plus PC-based software.
* **Pulse Pattern Generator (MP1775A):**
* Generates four channels of SDH/SONET patterns or PRBS patterns.
* Can generate PRBS patterns up to 43.5 Gbps, with selectable pattern lengths (2ⁿ-1, where n = 7, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, 31).
* Capable of generating 32 Mbits programmable patterns (user-defined).
* Each channel can output signals up to 12.5 Gbps.
* Features independent level adjustment for each of the 4 channels.
* Supports 40 Gbps optical system testing when used with Anritsu 40G O/E and E/O Converters.
* **Error Detector (MP1776A):**
* Features four independent error detector channels.
* Each channel can measure BER on signals up to 12.5 Gbps.
* Can operate in independent mode or a 4-channel combined mode for optimal 43.5 Gbps data input evaluation.
* **Multiplexer/Demultiplexer:**
* MP1801A (MUX) and MP1802A (DEMUX) for the ME7760A system.
* MP1801A can multiplex up to 4 data signal inputs (each up to 10.875 Gbps) to generate a 43.5 Gbps signal.
* MP1802A can de-multiplex a 43.5 Gbps data input into 4 signals.
* Supports 4:1 MUX and 1:4 DEMUX testing.
* **Pattern Generation:**
* Pure PRBS patterns.
* Programmable patterns, including PRBS and inverted PRBS.
* Testing of SONET/SDH frames up to OC-768c/STM-256c.
* CID Pattern generation using MX177601A software.
* 32 Mbits pattern memory for OC-768/STM-256.
* **Waveform Quality:**
* High-quality output waveforms with low jitter and low distortion.
* High output amplitude: 2Vp-p.
* Fast rise/fall times.
* **Forward Error Correction (FEC) Support:** Capable of treating FEC signals on 40 Gbps.
**System Requirements:**
* **Computer:** IBM-PC/AT compatible.
* **CPU:** Pentium 200 MHz or higher.
* **Operating System:** Windows 95/98/2000/NT4.0.
* **Memory:** 128 MB or more.
* **Storage:** 100 MB or more hard drive space required.
* **Display:** 800×600 resolution or higher, 256 colors or more.
* **Interface:** GPIB interface required (e.g., National Instruments PCMCIA-GPIB or AT-GPIB/TNT series).
* **Clock Source:** Requires an Anritsu 68C or 69B family signal generator (e.g., MG3690B Series) for clock signal generation.
**Software:**
* **MX177601A SDH/SONET Pattern Editor:**
* Used for editing pattern data.
* Supports frame repetition (max 6 frames).
* Alarm addition conforming to SDH/SONET standards (e.g., OOF/LOF, MS-AIS, MS-RDI, MS-REI).
* BIP error addition and calculation (B1, B2, B3).
* Scramble ON/OFF.
* OH editor allows editing of all bytes except B1, B2, B3, H1, H2, H3.
**Physical Characteristics:**
* **Dimensions:** 426 mm (W) x 266 mm (H) x 584 mm (D).
* **Weight:** Up to 50 kg (with 4 units of MU177601B).
* **Operating Temperature:** +15℃ to +35℃.
**System Components:**
The Anritsu ME7760A/B 43.5 Gbit/s BERT Systems are typically composed of the following elements, though the ME7760A is a lower-cost version:
* Signal Generator (e.g., Anritsu MG3690B Series)
* Pulse Pattern Generator (MP1775A)
* 4:1 Multiplexer (MP1801A for ME7760A system)
* 1:4 Demultiplexer (MP1802A for ME7760A system)
* Error Detector (MP1776A)
* PC running MX177601A software via GPIB.
Why Choose Aumictech for Anritsu ME7760A?
At Aumictech, we specialize in supplying high-performance Anritsu ME7760A BER test solutions. Whether you need precise high-speed digital system evaluation, reliable performance characterization of optical modules, or robust testing of FEC-enabled communication systems, our team ensures the Anritsu ME7760A delivers maximum performance for your application.
