The Anritsu MP1632A integrated bit error rate testing system combines the MU163220A Pulse Pattern Generator and MU163240A Error Detector in a single cabinet for high-speed digital interface characterization. Operating from 10 MHz to 3.2 GHz, this platform delivers advanced jitter analysis, eye margin measurement, and transmission compliance testing for STM-16/OC-48, Gigabit Ethernet, and Fibre Channel applications.
Technical Specifications
Pulse Pattern Generator (MU163220A):
• Operating frequency: 10 MHz to 3.2 GHz
• PRBS patterns: 2ⁿ-1 sequences (n = 7, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, 31)
• Consecutive 0s patterns: 2ⁿ (n = 7, 9, 11, 15)
• Programmable pattern length: 2 to 8,338,608 bits (8 Mb maximum)
• Variable mark ratio and waveform cross-point adjustment
• Interface levels: ECL, PECL, TTL, LVTTL
• External clock input: 0.5 to 2 Vp-p
Error Detector (MU163240A):
• Operating frequency: 10 MHz to 3.2 GHz
• Input voltage: 0.5 to 4 Vp-p (NRZ waveform)
• Threshold voltage range: –4 to +4 V (1 mV steps)
• Termination options: GND, –2 V, or +3 V via 50 Ω
• Input sensitivity: 25 mVp-p typical at 3 Gb/s (PRBS 2²³-1)
• Phase margin: 250 ps typical at 3 Gb/s (PRBS 2²³-1)
BER Testing & Analysis:
• Error rate range: 0.0000 × 10⁻¹⁶ to 1.0000 × 10⁻⁰
• Eye margin measurement with BER definition (1 × 10⁻ⁿ, n = 3–9)
• Eye diagram and burst signal measurement
• Autosearch function for PRBS pattern, phase, and threshold optimization
– Key Features
• Integrated PPG and ED in compact single cabinet reduces footprint versus modular configurations
• Large color LCD touchscreen with Windows 3.1 interface
• Wide phase and threshold margin capabilities for precise signal characterization
• Burst measurement capability for optical loop testing without external instrumentation
– Typical Applications
• STM-16/OC-48 system validation
• Gigabit Ethernet compliance testing
• Fibre Channel transmission verification
• High-speed digital link characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
With Option 03 Integrated Synthesizer: 50 MHz to 3.2 GHz frequency coverage (1 kHz steps). System operates on Windows 3.1 platform for user interface and data management.
