The JDSU 41400 is a Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) designed to evaluate digital communication system performance by generating and analyzing pseudo-random binary sequences (PRBS) to quantify bit error rate (BER). This RS-449/530/MIL DTE/DCE interface adapter connects to JDSU FIREBERD platforms and supports multiple interface standards across telecommunications, data networking, and optical communication applications.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rates: Synchronous timing up to 15 Mb/s; asynchronous timing up to 20 kb/s
• Interface Standards: RS-449, MIL-188-114, EIA-530, MIL-188C
• Device Modes: Operates as Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) or Data Communications Equipment (DCE)
• Interface Configuration: Balanced and unbalanced modes supported
• Terminating Impedance: User-selectable
• Control Lead Emulation: RTS and CTS emulation when configured as DCE
• Signaling Polarity: User-selectable for all interface control leads
• Connectors: 25-pin D-type, 37-pin D-type, and twinax
– Key Features
• Flexible DTE/DCE operation with control lead emulation
• Dual interface mode support (balanced/unbalanced)
• User-configurable terminating impedance and signaling polarity
• Multiple connector options for diverse installation requirements
– Typical Applications
• Telecommunications system performance validation
• Data network link quality assessment
• Optical communication interface testing
• Digital transmission error analysis
– Compatibility & Integration
The 41400 RS-449/530/MIL Data Interface integrates with FIREBERD 4000 (Revision 3 and above) and FIREBERD 6000 (Revision G software and above) Communications Analyzers, extending BERT measurement capability across enterprise and carrier-grade test environments.
