pP40A4: Quad 8 – 12 Gb/s PRBS Generator and Checker, BER calculator

The pB40A4 is a fully integrated quad 8 – 12 Gb/s PRBS generator and checker and BER calculator unit. The unit recovers all 10G compliant data streams. The pB40A is controlled through an USB link to a PC. The Graphical User Interface (GUI) configures and controls each of the four individual data lanes to match the application specific setup for your electrical or optical links or components under test.

Each output and input can be adjusted individually for transmitter pre- and post-cursor emphasis and receiver peaking. Next to the standard PRBS patterns [231–1, 223–1, 215-1, 29-1, 27-1, Square wave (8-ones and 8-zeros)], SSPR, CID, or 128-bit custom defined pattern can be programmed.

There is no need for an external reference clock as the unit uses an internal programmable clock generator. If needed, an external reference clock can be applied.

The pB40A4 and pB100A4 use the same hardware and are configured for easy migration from quad 10G to quad 28G or vise versa. Both units offer the option for Eye Contouring, which can be enabled by a software key.


Transmitter Features

Receiver Features

 pB40A4 BERT

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pB40A4 GUI control screen

pB40A4 GUI control screen

pB40A4 GUI individual settings screen

pB40A4 GUI individual settings screen