Agilent 70842B BERT/Jitter Test

Description

A sophisticated testing tool for evaluating the effectiveness and caliber of high-speed digital communication networks is the Agilent 70842B BERT/Jitter Test. For engineers and technicians working in the field of data transfer, it provides precise bit error ratio testing (BERT) and jitter analysis capabilities. Users can create and examine test patterns using the BERT tool to gauge the effectiveness and mistake rate of digital transmission systems. The jitter analysis tool also makes it possible to precisely analyze and characterize timing errors in digital signals. The Agilent 70842B BERT/Jitter Test offers a crucial solution for guaranteeing the dependability and integrity of high-speed digital communication systems thanks to its cutting-edge features and capabilities.

Specifications

– Compliance testing: The Agilent 70842B BERT/Jitter Test can perform compliance testing for various standards such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, and SONET/SDH.
– Bit error ratio measurements: The instrument can accurately measure the bit error ratio (BER) of digital signals, providing essential information about signal quality and performance.
– Jitter measurements: The Agilent 70842B can also measure jitter, which quantifies the variation in timing of a digital signal, helping to assess its stability and reliability.
– Clock recovery: The BERT/Jitter Test can recover the clock signal from the incoming data stream, ensuring accurate and synchronized measurements.
– Pattern generation: The instrument can generate various test patterns, allowing users to simulate different signal conditions and assess system performance under different scenarios.
– Error analysis and reporting: The Agilent 70842B provides comprehensive error analysis and reporting capabilities, helping users quickly identify and diagnose signal integrity issues.
– Adjustable settings: The instrument offers adjustable settings for parameters such as data rate, pattern length, and voltage levels, enabling users to customize tests according to their specific requirements.
– Graphical user interface: The BERT/Jitter Test features a user-friendly graphical interface, making it easy to set up and control tests, as well as analyze and visualize measurement results.
– Remote control capabilities: The Agilent 70842B can be remotely controlled via various interfaces such as GPIB, LAN, and USB, allowing for automated testing and integration into larger test systems.
– Comprehensive documentation: Agilent provides detailed documentation, including user manuals, application notes, and programming guides, to support users in effectively utilizing the 70842B and interpreting test results.