The Anritsu MP1764C is a 12.5 GHz error detector engineered for bit error rate testing (BERT) of high-speed digital signals up to 12.50 Gbps. Operating in conjunction with the MP1763C Pulse Pattern Generator, it delivers precise error analysis across standards from STM-0/STS-1 through 10 GbE, STM-64/STS-192, OTU-2, and 4.25 Gbps Fibre Channel systems. The instrument is purpose-built for R&D of ultra-high-speed logic ICs and digital communication systems requiring detailed measurement of error characteristics.
Technical Specifications
• Maximum data rate: 12.50 Gbps
• Maximum clock rate: 12.5 GHz
• Operating frequency range: 0.05 to 12.5 GHz
• Pattern depth: 2 to 8,388,608 bits
• PRBS patterns: 2ⁿ – 1 (n = 7, 9, 11, 15, 20, 23, 31)
• Error detection intervals: As short as 0.1 sec
• Input waveform: NRZ
• External clock input level: 0.4 to 2.5 Vp-p
• Output waveform distortion: ≤15% or ≤150 mV (whichever is greater)
• Power consumption: ≤300 VA
• GPIB interface: IEEE std. 488.2-1987
– Key Features
• Phase margin and threshold margin measurement for error analysis
• Burst mode operation with block and bit window functions
• LED-based error display distinguishing insertion and omission errors
• 8 Mbit pattern synchronization in frame mode with adjustable trigger location
• Auto-search function for single-touch optimization of input threshold and phase settings
• Burst measurement capability for circulating loop applications
• Zero wait time counter gate for precise measurement timing
• High Q factor achievable via back-to-back connection (typical 40 dB at 10 Gb/s, PRBS 2²³ – 1)
– Options & Interfaces
• Differential data input option (MP1764C-02): Supports XAUI and SFI-4P2 4-lane device signals
• Clock recovery option (MP1764C-03): Regenerates clock from input data (62.5 Mbps to 11.1 Gbps plus 4.25 Gbps Fibre Channel)
• ¼ differential outputs for SAN market device applications
– Typical Applications
Component and system validation for standards-compliant digital communication infrastructure, high-speed IC characterization, and signal integrity assessment in communication systems.
