The Anritsu MU163240A is a 3.2 GHz Error Detector unit designed for integration into Anritsu Digital Data Analyzer mainframes. It performs high-speed error detection on digital data streams up to 3.2 Gbps, operating at 50 Ohm impedance. The module supports phase margin and threshold margin measurements across varying error rates, eye diagram display, and automated PRBS pattern search functionality. When paired with the MU163220A Pulse Pattern Generator, the MU163240A delivers comprehensive bit-error-rate analysis and signal integrity characterization for serial data validation.
## Technical Specifications
• **Bit Rate:** Up to 3.2 Gbps
• **Impedance:** 50 Ohm
• **Input Sensitivity:** 25 mVp-p at 3 Gb/s (PRBS 2^23 -1)
• **Phase Margin:** 250 ps at 3 Gb/s (PRBS 2^23 -1)
• **Data Output Waveform:** Variable cross-point supported
## Key Features
• Error detection for high-speed digital data streams
• Phase margin and threshold margin measurements at multiple error rates
• Eye diagram display and analysis
• Autosearch function for PRBS pattern identification
• High input sensitivity for low-level signal detection
• Wide phase margin capability for timing analysis
## Typical Applications
• Serial data stream characterization and validation
• Bit-error-rate (BER) testing
• Signal integrity assessment via eye diagram measurement
• Jitter and timing margin analysis
• PRBS pattern verification and detection
## Compatibility & Integration
The MU163240A inserts into Anritsu MP1632A and MP1632C Digital Data Analyzer mainframes. It integrates with the MU163220A 3.2G Pulse Pattern Generator to form a complete digital data analysis system. Optional configurations include a GPIB interface board (Option 01) for remote instrument control and a 3.2 GHz internal synthesizer (Option 03) for enhanced measurement capability.
