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Keysight M8050A High-Performance BERT Getting Started Guide
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Introduction
M8058A/M8059A Remote Head for M8042A Pattern Generator
The M8058A/M8059A remote head is an external amplifier box that must
be used with the M8042A Pattern Generator. It helps in minimizing signal
degradations caused by lossy channels. Two remote heads are available
for the pattern generator module M8042A.
The following figure shows the M8058A and M8059A remote heads:
Figure 9
M8058A and M8059A remote heads
The 64 GBd M8058A remote head is shown at the left side and this
provides 1.85 mm connectors. It is used to accommodate close connection
to the device under test for symbol rates up to 64 GBd.
The 120 GBd M8059A remote head is shown on the right side and provides
1.0 mm connectors and is used to accommodate close connection to the
device under test for symbol rates up to 120 GBd.
The three cables on the back side of the remote heads are used to connect
with the M8042A pattern generator module and are not removable.
Please refer “
Tips for Preventing Damage
” document for mounting remote
head cables.
M8058A/M8059A Remote Head Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8058A/M5059A
remote head with its various components.
