The TTC T-BERD 310 Communications Analyzer with the 310-5 DS3 Jitter option delivers advanced signal testing and jitter analysis for DS3 circuits in central offices, switching centers, laboratories, and manufacturing environments. This modular instrument qualifies and troubleshoots DS3 signals while providing in-depth jitter characterization, pulse shape conformance verification, and spectral analysis. Its expandable architecture supports up to eight options, enabling users to scale testing capabilities as network requirements evolve.
Technical Specifications
DS3 Jitter Analysis
• Selectable jitter scales: 20, 5, and 2 unit intervals with automatic mode selection
• Incoming jitter threshold configuration for Summary category display
• Jitter spectral characteristics analysis
• Bursty jitter measurement to differentiate SONET timing problems from DS3 network issues
DS3 Signal Testing
• DS3 circuit qualification and troubleshooting
• Signal level adjustment for installation setup
• Error burst correlation with level dropouts and frequency variations
• Transmit and receive frequency measurement
• Signal level and power measurements
• DS3 framing and pattern identification with minimal setup
• Automatic DS3 conformance testing
• Pulse shape analysis conforming to 1991 and 1993 ANSI specifications and CCITT standards
Analyzer Capabilities
• Modular design supporting up to 8 options
• Three-slot expansion chassis option (310-11)
• Electrical, optical, and high-speed optical testing
• SONET testing including equipment configuration verification, payload type identification, and APS switching verification via through mode simulation
• Front panel LED indication for OC-12c and OC-3c payload reception
• ATM testing functionality
– Key Features
• Immediate DS3 framing identification
• Connector and cabling issue detection via pulse shape analysis
• Flexible jitter scale selection optimized for signal conditions
• Integrated SONET and ATM test support
– Typical Applications
• Central office signal qualification
• Mobile switching office troubleshooting
• Manufacturing test and acceptance
• Network laboratory analysis
• DS3 circuit installation and commissioning
– Compatibility & Integration
The modular T-BERD 310 architecture accepts the 310-5 DS3 Jitter option and supports optional expansion via the 310-11 three-slot chassis for multi-technology deployment.
