The TTC/Acterna FIREBERD 6000A Communications Analyzer performs physical layer and data link layer analysis across diverse network interfaces including asynchronous, ATM, frame relay, and ISDN. This programmable instrument executes both in-service monitoring and out-of-service testing—including bit error analysis, frame and cell generation, signal performance, and timing measurements—on digital telecommunications systems from 50 bps to 52 Mbps.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate Range: 50 bps to 52 Mbps
• Frequency Synthesizer: 50 Hz to 15 MHz for standard and non-standard clock transmission
• Test Configuration Storage: Up to ten user-defined configurations
• Programmable Features: Custom printouts, user-defined patterns, user-defined flow control
– Key Features
• Bit error rate and pattern generation across multiple protocol layers
• Frame and cell generation for ATM and frame relay testing
• Jitter measurement and generation (DS1 Wideband, G.703 Wideband, T1) per CCITT Recommendations 0.171 and G.823; AT&T PUBs 41451, 62411, and 43801
• Jitter spectral analysis capability
• Clock recovery and precision time base options
• ANSI T1.403 PRM compliance via 6009 option
• IEEE-488 remote control via 6005 option
– Typical Applications
• Troubleshooting digital telecommunications circuits and equipment
• Protocol compliance testing on T1/E1, DS1/DS3, T3, and serial data interfaces
• ATM and frame relay network validation
• ISDN endpoint and network segment testing
• Signal integrity and timing analysis on DDS and G.703 circuits
– Compatibility & Integration
The FIREBERD 6000A accommodates over 20 interface modules, including T1/FT1, DS1/DS3 ATM, T3, V.35/RS-449/RS-232-C, HSSI, 2M/34M ATM, G.703 64 kb/s, G.703 8448 kb/s, ISDN S/T TE, DDS, and high-speed TTL adapters up to 52 Mbps.
