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
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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 |
|---|---|
| Single-ended Output Type | AC-coupled, 50Ω Termination |
| Amplitude | 1000mVppmVpp |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1000mVppmVpp |
| Sensitivity | 40mV |
| Equalizer | CTLE & DFE |
| Synchronization | Automatically on level |
| Synchronization | phase |
| Data Input Connector | SMA |
| Data Input Connector | Front Panel |
| Weight | Approx. 20kg |
| Recommended Recalibration Period | 24 months |
| 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
Steligent Information Technologies Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015, focusing on the research and development of high-speed communication test equipment and 100G/400G/800G ultra-high-speed optical communication modules. With 100G/400G/800G test equipment and test systems as core products, it has formed series products and targeted solutions for scientific research institutes, enterprises, testing and other industries of different sizes and 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.
Steligent Information Technology is a high-tech enterprise recognized by the Science and Technology Commission, headquartered in Shanghai. At the same time, with excellent technical strength, Steligent Information Technology has become a designated communication equipment supplier for the procurement centers of many national research institutes.
The company owns a number of communication equipment with independent copyrights and test systems for 100G/400G/800G high-speed optical communication modules and optical devices. Steligent has become a well-known and influential brand in the industry.
At the same time, we continue to innovate and break through in technology and applications, bringing optical communication test equipment technology to a new height.
In the process of rapid growth, Steligent Information Technology has established a market operation system and customer guarantee mechanism, forming a technical and business service system combining hardware and software development, high-speed optical module development, high-speed and high-frequency technical services, and providing optical communication industry test application solutions, comprehensively enhancing its position in the optical communication industry.
"Innovation, transforming new technologies into productivity" is the core competitiveness of Steligent Information Technology. With a deep understanding of high-frequency test equipment and the optical communication industry, Steligent combines test technology with module design, and combines industry-leading product concepts with rich product development experience to provide users with simple, convenient, low-cost, high-performance test equipment products and solutions, helping customers achieve low-cost, high-efficiency, high-performance, highly integrated and automated test system goals. Steligent Information Technology has become an application model in the optical communication test equipment industry.
The friendly, open, rigorous corporate culture and scientific and standardized management have gathered a large number of outstanding talents. Steligent Information Technology has a management team composed of excellent professional managers and a strong team composed of senior technical experts returning from Silicon Valley. They cooperate tacitly in product development, promotion and development routes, deeply understand the meaning of "customer-centric", and integrate "service" into every detail of company operation and management, winning extensive trust and support from customers.
Steligent Information Technology has established deep technical partnerships with many well-known domestic and foreign optical communication manufacturers and well-known scientific research institutes with an open and integrated attitude, embracing all and continuously deepening its development in the fields of test applications and high-speed optical modules.
The growth process of Steligent Information Technology is the process of serving customers and continuously succeeding together with customers! We work hard and do everything well with our hearts, and welcome every challenge with confidence.
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