The Anritsu MP1630B is a general-purpose bit error rate analyzer engineered for signal quality and integrity assessment across digital communication systems. It combines pulse pattern generation, error detection, and clock sourcing into a single integrated platform capable of simultaneous multi-channel measurements up to 200 Mbps. The instrument handles continuous signals in PDH/SDH systems alongside burst transmissions found in TDMA and packet/cell protocols, with support for up to 16 simultaneous channels and burst signals to 200 MHz.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: 200.00 Mbps maximum
• Frequency Range: 10 kHz to 200 MHz
• Measurement Channels: Up to 16 simultaneous channels
• Pattern Depth (PRGM): 2 to 65,536 bits per channel, logic selectable
• Clock Source: Built-in high-performance synthesizer, 10 kHz to 200 MHz
• Display: 10.4″ TFT color LCD with touch screen
• Interface: Microsoft Windows-based platform with optional GPIB board
– Key Features
• Integrated 16-channel pulse pattern generator and error detector
• Pattern generation: PRBS, programmable, zero substitution, mixed (SONET/ATM), PON, and variable mark ratio
• Pattern editor supporting time, state, dump, and table modes
• Eye margin measurement with threshold and phase margin analysis at specified error rates, graphically displayed
• Delay measurement and ITU-T G.821 error performance conformance
• Auto search function for optimized measurement workflows
• Touch screen and rotary encoder operation with one-key/one-parameter control
• Customizable screen configurations
– Typical Applications
• PDH/SDH continuous signal evaluation
• TDMA burst signal analysis
• Packet and cell transmission testing
• PON system characterization
• Digital communication system validation and troubleshooting
– Compatibility & Integration
Optional GPIB interface board enables remote control and integration into automated test environments.
