The Anritsu MU183021A is a four-channel Pulse Pattern Generator (PPG) plug-in module for the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer series. It generates differential high-quality, low-jitter waveforms across a wide bit rate range, enabling multi-lane communication testing, bit error rate analysis, and high-speed interconnect validation.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Performance
• Operating bit rate: 2.4 to 28.1 Gbit/s (standard); 2.4 to 32.1 Gbit/s with Opt-001
• Data output: Differential
• Variable amplitude: 0.5 to 3.5 Vp-p
• Jitter (typical): 533 fs rms at 1 V eye pattern; 479 fs rms at 2 V eye pattern; 497 fs rms at 500 mV with 12 dB attenuation
• Transition time: 9.36 ps rise, 10.17 ps fall at 1 V; 9.75 ps rise, 9.86 ps fall at 2 V
• Multi-channel configuration: 1, 2, or 4 channels selectable
Signal Processing
• 4-tap emphasis signal generator up to 28.1 Gbit/s (with MP1825B)
• Auxiliary differential signal output
• Clock output
– Key Features
• Simultaneous multi-channel pattern generation and BER analysis
• Simultaneous multi-channel crosstalk testing capability
• Low-amplitude output support via precision attenuators (e.g., 41KC-6 6 dB)
• Scalable to 8 total channels using two MP1800A units with mixed PPG/ED configurations
• High-speed transition times (sub-10 ps) for accurate waveform fidelity
– Typical Applications
• High-speed serial link characterization and validation
• Backplane and optical module development
• Multi-lane signal integrity analysis
• Jitter and waveform quality assessment in transmission channels
– Compatibility & Integration
Plug-in module compatible with Anritsu Signal Quality Analyzer mainframes including MP1800A and MT1810A. Contact Anritsu for current mainframe compatibility information.
