Agilent Technologies J-BERT N4903, User Manual

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Table 1
Fraction Exponent Instrument Display
1/10,000
1 x 10
-4 1E-4
1/100,000
1 x 10
-5 1E-5
1/1,000,000
1 x 10
-6 1E-6
1/10,000,000
1 x 10
-7
1E-7
Understanding the Serial BERT
The Serial BERT, also referred to as a Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT), is
a powerful instrument that enables you to analyze systems and
components in the telecommunication and enterprise communication
industries. It is an essential tool for designing and troubleshooting
communications systems, high-speed integrated circuits (ICs), and
photonic components. Its intuitive operation and leading edge
performance will help you quickly verify error performance.
The Serial BERT comes with advanced jitter generation capabilities for
jitter tolerance testing (J-BERT). The instrument provides:
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Excellent waveform performance
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Outstanding rise times and jitter performance
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A choice of logic family interfaces
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Easy object-oriented programming with the IVI-COM interface
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Remote commands similar to HP/Agilent 71603B
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A variety of ways in which to accumulate and view test results
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A collection of example patterns
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Convenient online documentation
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Automatic setup of optimum sampling point
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A variety of powerful advanced analysis tools
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Special support for jitter analysis and characterization
Which Features are Available?
The Serial BERT is available with different options. They differ in the
range of provided bit rates and in the available features.
Planning the Test
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