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Keysight M8040A High-Performance BERT Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
M8057A Pattern Generator Remote Head
The M8057A remote head is an external box which must be connected to
each channel of M8045A module. The three cables are fixed on the back
side of M8057A which need to be connected to M8045A remote head, P
and N connectors. It helps in minimizing signal degradations caused by
lossy channels.
M8057A Remote Head Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8057A remote head
with its various components:
Figure 7
M8057A remote head front panel
As displayed in
on page -28, the M8057A remote head has the
following components.
Table 9
Front Panel LEDs
NOTE
Please note that it is mandatory to connect M8057A remote head with
each channel of M8045A module. Operation without M8057A remote
head will not allow you to receive data.
Connector Name
Active when...
Color
Ready
remote head is operation
green