PBT8868A Multi-Channel BERT 56Gbaud
The PBT8868A is a high-performance, cost-effective multi-channel Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) designed for testing 200G/400G TOSA/ROSA components, AOC modules, and multi-lane serial data systems. It is ideal for R&D, manufacturing, and field installations.
Specification Snapshot
Rise Time
<20ps
Channel Numbers
8
Output Rise Time
<20ps
Dimensions
88.9mm x 426mm x 350mm
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Overview
The PBT8868A is a high-performance, cost-effective multi-channel Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) designed for testing 200G/400G TOSA/ROSA components, AOC modules, and multi-lane serial data systems. It is ideal for R&D, manufacturing, and field installations.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Type | Differential, AC-coupled, 100Ω Termination |
| Single-ended Output Type | AC-coupled, 50Ω Termination |
| Amplitude | 1000mVpp |
| Rise Time | <20ps |
| Data Output Format | PAM4 / NRZ |
| Termination | AC-Coupled |
| Data Rates | PAM4: 19.5Gbaud~29Gbaud, 40Gbaud~56Gbaud; NRZ: 19Gbps~28Gbps, 40Gbps~56Gbps |
| Error Injection | Support Single Error or Fixed Error Ratio Injection |
| Channel Numbers | 8 |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±50ppm |
| Output Amplitude (Differential) | 1000mVp-p |
| Output Rise Time | <20ps |
| Data Output RMS Jitter | <800fs |
| Connector | 50Ω Nominal, K Female |
| Trigger Output Amplitude | 500~1000mVp-p |
| Trigger Output Type | Differential, AC-coupled |
| Trigger Frequency | 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64 of data rate |
| Trigger Connector | 50Ω 40GHz, 2.92 SMK Female |
| Data Input Type | Differential, Single-ended |
| Input Impedance | 100Ω |
| Input Amplitude | 1000mVpp |
| Sensitivity | 40mV |
| Equalizer | CTLE & DFE |
| Synchronization | Automatically on level |
| Synchronization | phase |
| Data Input Connector | SMA |
| Data Input Connector | Front Panel |
| Dimensions | 88.9mm x 426mm x 350mm |
| Weight | Approx. 20kg |
| Recommended Recalibration Period | 24 months |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +70°C |
| Operating Humidity | 15% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Altitude | Maximum operating altitude is 2000m |
| Interfaces | USB interfaces |
| Power Consumption | AC 90~250V, 50~60Hz, 20Wmax |
Applications
1. Multi-lane serial data channels signal integrity characteristic 2. 200G/400G transceivers or Active Optical Cable (AOC), Direct Attach Cable (DAC) 3. Validation Test (DVT) of Telecom / Datacom, Components, Modules and Systems 4. High-Speed SerDes Testing & Characterization 5. Installation and Maintenance Test of Network Equipment 6. Testing of optical transceiver modules, transponders, line cards, and subsystems 7. Testing of opto-electronic components and devices (TOSA, ROSA, lasers, etc.) 8. Testing of Gb/s ICs, PCBs, electronic modules, subsystems, and systems 9. Serial bus and high-speed backplane design 10. Installation testing and troubleshooting in optical transport networks
Key Features
1. Eight independent parallel BERT lanes, which support 8 PAM4 lanes 2. Standard measurement rates between 40Gbaud~56Gbaud and 19.5Gbaud~29Gbaud by PAM4 format 3. Standard measurement rates between 40Gbps~56Gbps and 19Gbps~28Gbps by NRZ format 4. Independent pattern/gating time/polarity for each channel 5. Supports PRBS31/15/13/11/9/7, QPRBS13-CEI, QPRBS31-CEI, PRBS13Q, PRBS15Q, PRBS31Q 6. Custom test pattern generator 7. Divided clock output for each PAM4 8. Error injection function 9. Supports SSPRQ 10. Integrated 4 tap pre-emphasis in pattern generator and CTLE equalizer in error detector 11. Ability to inject error and swap data input polarity 12. High signal quality, fast rise time and low intrinsic jitter 13. Supports eye monitor function on the receiver 14. BERT can be fully programmed and support for external API calls from other software e.g. LabView, C#, VEE 15. Repeatable performance and traceable to standards
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Supplier Information
<p>Shanghai Steligent Information Technologies Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015 and focuses on the research and development of high-speed communication test equipment and 100G/400G/800G ultra-high-speed optical communication modules. Test equipment and test systems are the core products, forming a series of products and targeted solutions for scientific research institutes, enterprises, testing and other industries, different scales, and different applications. It is the most influential equipment and technology provider of high-speed communication test equipment solutions and high-speed optical communication modules in China.</p>
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