The Tektronix VX4610 with Option 5 is a VXIbus message-based servant module for SDH/SONET signal generation and reception across ITU and Bellcore/ANSI standards. It operates within a C-size VXIbus mainframe and supports electrical and optical signal handling at 52/155/622 Mb/s with 1550 nm wavelength operation at 0 dBm output. The module integrates into multi-wide configurations and responds to ASCII command syntax derived from IEEE Std. 488.2 and SCPI protocols.
Technical Specifications
• VXIbus message-based servant; Normal Data Transfer mode
• Two-wide module; expandable to three-wide (Options 22/36) or four-wide (Option 58)
• Signal rates: 52/155/622 Mb/s electrical and optical transmit/receive
• Optical wavelength: 1550 nm at 0 dBm output
• Communication: ASCII command set with IEEE Std. 488.2 and SCPI-derived syntax; word serial protocol
– Key Features
• Custom payload generation and capture with user-defined pattern sequences
• Overhead byte generation and capture (transport/section overhead)
• Tributary signal testing capability
• External triggering from front-panel or backplane inputs
• Support for both SDH (ITU) and SONET (Bellcore/ANSI) standards
– Typical Applications
• Development and manufacturing verification of synchronous network equipment
• SDH/SONET signal testing and validation
• Payload and overhead analysis for optical transport systems
• Tributary signal characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
• Connects to C-size VXIbus mainframe
• Controlled via UI4610 Graphical User Interface Software (Microsoft Windows)
• Integrates with additional VXI modules for expanded functionality
• Front-panel connectors for direct signal I/O
