The Anritsu MP1764A is a high-performance error detector operating from 0.05 to 12.5 GHz, engineered to evaluate digital communication system accuracy and reliability in conjunction with the MP1763B Pulse Pattern Generator. With Option 01 Error Analysis, the instrument delivers rapid error detection down to 0.1 second intervals and automated threshold/phase optimization via single-key auto-search. Built for R&D, manufacturing, and quality control in telecommunications, data communications, and semiconductor industries, it ensures ITU-T standards compliance.
Technical Specifications
Frequency & Timing
• Operating range: 0.05 to 12.5 GHz
• Error detection interval: As short as 0.1 seconds
• Phase margin: ≥70 ps
• Input delay (clock): Variable from −500 to +500 ps in 1 ps steps
• Zero wait time counter gate
Data Input
• Input waveform: NRZ
• Input voltage: 0.25 to 2.0 Vp-p
• Threshold voltage: −3.000 to +1.875 Vp-p (1 mV steps)
• Input sensitivity: 50 mVp-p
• Connector: APC-3.5
Clock Input
• Waveform: Rectangular (<0.5 GHz); Rectangular or sine wave (≥0.5 GHz)
• Duty factor: 50%
• Input voltage: 0.25 to 2.0 Vp-p
• Polarity: CLOCK/CLOCK inversion selectable
• Termination: 50 Ω
• Connector: APC-3.5
Output
• Auxiliary output: ORED ERROR
• Level: TTL
• Pulse width: 350 ns (typical)
• Connector: BNC
– Key Features
• Auto-search function for optimized input threshold and phase settings
• Frame mode pattern synchronization for 8 Mbit patterns
• Dual GPIB ports (IEEE 488.2): GPIB 1 for remote control, GPIB 2 for measurement data output
• Flexible system configuration supporting device or controller operation
– Typical Applications
• Research and development of ultrahigh-speed logic ICs
• Digital communication system validation
• Manufacturing and quality control testing
• ITU-T standards conformity assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
Operates with the Anritsu MP1763B Pulse Pattern Generator. Standard GPIB interface enables integration into automated test systems and remote measurement configurations. Requires grounded AC outlet connection; high-voltage service requires Anritsu-trained personnel.
