Keysight M8050A High-Performance BERT Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
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M8050A Modules
Overview
The M8050A modules are recognized by the model number and name
located on their front panel.
Each of the supported modules has some standard hardware and software
features that are available with a standard license for that module. Some
upgraded features/components of a module are licensed and are only
available when you purchase and install a license for that option.
The M8050A supports the following modules.
• M8042A Pattern Generator Module
• M8046A High-Performance BERT Analyzer Module
• UXR-Series Real-Time Oscilloscope
• M8009A Clock Module
• M8058A/M8059A Remote Heads for M8042A Pattern Generator
All the M8050A modules are controlled by the M8070B system software.
on page -13 shows a typical configuration of M8050A and its
modules.
Figure 1
M8050A modular configuration
Details on the features and hardware components of each of the above
mentioned modules are further described in this chapter.
