The Keysight N4962A is a cost-effective 10G BERT, consisting of an internal clock system, PRBS generator, and error detector. It is designed for automated production-line testing, manufacturing, and characterization. The N4962A instrument features highly integrated custom ASICs, which lower part count and operating temperature, resulting in high reliability.
The N4962A is also compact with a simple interface, making it ideal for use on a production test bench.
| Key Features |
| Internal clock synthesizer for 9.90 to 11.35 Gb/s operation |
| 0.5 to 12.5 Gb/s operation with external clock |
| Multiple clock and pattern triggers |
| Programmable output amplitude control |
| Selectable PRBS pattern length, mark-space density |
| Local push-button and GPIB remote interface |
| Applications |
| 10G and lower rate optical transceiver production test |
| Communication component incoming inspection |
| General 10G device characterization |
| Specifications |
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| N4962A Serial BERT 12.5 Gb/s |
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| Features | Parameters |
| Built-in Jitter Injection | No (external with N4963A-101) |
| Clock Data Recovery Built-In | No |
| Differential Outputs/Inputs | Yes |
| Enhanced Measurements | Yes, with N4980A |
| Internal/External Clock | Internal clock 9.85 to 11.35 Gb/s.
External clock required for < 9.85 and > 11.35 Gb/s e.g. N4963A
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| PRBS/Memory Data | PRBS only (2n-1) |
| Range of Operation | 0.5 to 12.5 Gb/s |
