The BCP/JDSU Uniphase 510A is a universal clock and data recovery instrument engineered to extract timing and data signals from high-speed optical communication systems. It recovers clock and retimed data with minimal jitter, supporting SONET/SDH, PRBS, and 8B10B encoded protocols across a broad range of transmission rates.
Technical Specifications
Signal Interfaces
• Data Input: 10–500 mVpp, 50 Ω impedance
• Monitor Output: 50 Ω
• Trigger Out Clock / 8: 50 Ω
• Recovered Clock Output: 50 Ω
• Retimed Data Output: 50 Ω
Data Rate Support
• SONET/SDH/PRBS: 50 Mb/s to 2500 Mb/s
• 8B10B Encoded: 266 Mb/s, 531 Mb/s, 1062 Mb/s, 1250 Mb/s
Jitter Performance
The 510A minimizes jitter in recovered clock and data signals. Key parameters include jitter tolerance (JTOL), jitter transfer (JTRAN), and jitter generation (JGEN).
– Key Features
• Supports SONET/SDH and PRBS data format selection
• Wide data rate range accommodates 50 Mb/s through 2500 Mb/s applications
• Multiple protocol compatibility including 8B10B encoded schemes
• All signal connections terminate to 50 Ω impedance for standardized integration
• Recovers both clock and retimed data in a single unit
– Typical Applications
The 510A serves test and measurement roles in high-speed optical communication systems, particularly where recovered clock integrity and data signal fidelity are critical to system validation and performance analysis.
– Compatibility & Integration
The unit accepts SONET/SDH, PRBS, and 8B10B encoded data streams. Its support for rates from 50 Mb/s to 2500 Mb/s enables use across diverse optical networking configurations. Standard 50 Ω connectors on all primary interfaces ensure straightforward integration into existing test environments.
