The Anritsu MU183040A is a 28/32 Gbit/s Error Detector module for the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer platform. This plug-in unit performs high-speed signal integrity analysis, bit error rate testing, and jitter characterization across data rates from 2.4 Gbit/s to 28.1 Gbit/s, extended to 32.1 Gbit/s with Option-001. Available in 1- or 2-channel configurations, the module accepts differential inputs via K-connector (50 ohm) with sensitivity of 50 mVp-p and typical input amplitude range of 0.25 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate Coverage: 2.4 Gbit/s to 28.1 Gbit/s; 32.1 Gbit/s with Option-001
• Channel Options: 1- or 2-channel (MU183040A); 4-channel variant (MU183041A) available
• Input Sensitivity: 50 mVp-p minimum
• Rise/Fall Time: 12 ps (20–80%) at 28.1 Gbit/s or 32.1 Gbit/s with 3.5 Vp-p amplitude
• Intrinsic Jitter: Typically 8 ps p-p (measured with <200 fs rms sampling scope)
• Amplitude Control: 500 mV to 2.0 Vp-p (Options 012, 022) or 500 mV to 3.5 Vp-p (Options 013, 023); 2 mV steps
• Data Delay: −1000 mUI to +1000 mUI with 2 mUI resolution (Option-030)
• Clock Output: Single-ended, K-connector, 50 ohm; full-rate (2.4 GHz to 32.1 GHz) or half-rate (1.2 GHz to 16.05 GHz); 0.3 Vp-p to 1.0 Vp-p amplitude
• External Clock Input: SMA-connector, 50 ohm; 1.2 GHz to 16.05 GHz; 0.3 to 1.0 Vp-p (−6.5 to +4.0 dBm)
– Key Features
• Total Jitter, Deterministic Jitter, and Random Jitter auto-measurements
• Bathtub jitter analysis and eye diagram capture
• Per-channel variable data skew for cross-talk testing
• Individual pattern synchronization per channel
• Full-rate and half-rate operational modes
• Error injection via SMA auxiliary input
– Typical Applications
• High-speed backplane and interconnect signal integrity validation
• Module and card-level BER testing
• Multi-channel cross-talk analysis
• Jitter decomposition and eye quality assessment
– Compatibility & Integration
Installs in the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer or MT1810A 4-Slot Chassis. Not compatible for simultaneous use with MU181020A/B and MU181040A/B modules.
