The Digital Lightwave NIC NXG N88 is a portable, modular network analyzer designed for protocol analysis and impairment testing across modern high-speed communication systems. Supporting data rates to 112G, this software-based platform validates Ethernet, Fibre Channel, OTN, SONET/SDH, PDH/DSn, and ATM protocols. The NIC NXG N88 delivers BERT, jitter and wander analysis, VCAT/LCAS/GFP support, and ODU multiplexing with simultaneous generation and analysis. Its 2-slot chassis fits under an airline seat with included carrying case, making it ideal for field deployment and network commissioning.
Technical Specifications
• Supported Protocols: Ethernet (up to 100G), Fibre Channel, OTN (OTU1/OTU2/OTU2e/OTU1e/OTU2f/OTU1f/OTU3/OTU3e1/OTU3e2/OTU4, G.709 rates 2.6G to 112G with FEC generation and analysis), SONET/SDH (51 Mbps, 155 Mbps, 622 Mbps, 2.5 Gbps, 10 Gbps), PDH/DSn, ATM
• Data Rate: Up to 112G
• Module Options: PDH/T-Carrier with optional jitter and wander testing, MSA 2020/2030, Optical Jitter and Wander, CSA 4100 40G/100G, OSA with C-Band and L-Band, Serial Interface
• Testing Capabilities: Protocol analysis, impairment testing, BERT (unframed OTN rates), jitter and wander testing, VCAT, LCAS, GFP, ODU multiplexing
– Key Features
• Connectivity: 10/100/1000BaseT ports (Ports 5–12), 10 Gigabit Ethernet optical port (Port 13), SC/ST/FC optical connectors, RS232 SCPI interface (9-pin male), USB and dual PCMCIA PC Card data acquisition
• Timing/Synchronization: BITS/SETS In/Out (Bantam jacks, 1.544 MHz and 2.048 MHz support), Trigger In/Out (SMA connectors), Clock Out (SMA)
• Power: 100–120 VAC or 200–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz; two 1.5 A Slo-Blo fuses (non-field serviceable)
• Form Factor: 2-slot portable chassis; 5-slot NIC Plus NXG configuration available
– Typical Applications
Network installation and commissioning, field maintenance and troubleshooting, protocol validation on high-speed optical and Ethernet circuits, ODU and SONET/SDH service monitoring.
– Compatibility & Integration
Modular software-based architecture supports future protocol and rate upgrades. Extension of the established NIC product line with proven field reliability.
