Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) N4951B
Pattern generator remote head, 17/32 Gb/s, high amplitude or 5-tap de-emphasis
4 to 17 Gb/s or 5 to 32 Gb/s Data Rate
300 mV to 3.0 V p-p single-ended Output Amplitude (H)
300 mV to 1.5 V p-p single-ended Output Amplitude (D)
12 ps typ (H17/H32); 15-16 ps typ (D32/D17) Transition Time (20-80%)
< 600 to 750 fs typical (version dependent) Intrinsic Jitter

| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | 4 to 17 Gb/s or 5 to 32 Gb/s |
| Output Amplitude (H) | 300 mV to 3.0 V p-p single-ended |
| Output Amplitude (D) | 300 mV to 1.5 V p-p single-ended |
| Transition Time (20-80%) | 12 ps typ (H17/H32); 15-16 ps typ (D32/D17) |
| Intrinsic Jitter | < 600 to 750 fs typical (version dependent) |
| De-emphasis (D) | 5 taps; pre-cursor 0 to +30 dB, post-cursors up to ±30 dB |
| User Pattern Memory | Up to 8 Mb |
| Controller | N4960A Serial BERT |
Keysight (Agilent) N4951B Options:
- N4951B-H17 - High-amplitude head, 4 to 17 Gb/s
- N4951B-H32 - High-amplitude head, 5 to 32 Gb/s
- N4951B-D17 - 5-tap de-emphasis head, 4 to 17 Gb/s
- N4951B-D32 - 5-tap de-emphasis head, 5 to 32 Gb/s
The N4951B is a pattern generator remote head for the N4960A Serial BERT controller, available in 4 to 17 Gb/s and 5 to 32 Gb/s versions. High-amplitude (H) heads output up to 3 V p-p single-ended for driving laser modulators directly, while de-emphasis (D) heads add 5-tap de-emphasis.
Generates PRBS and user-defined patterns at full data rate; used for 100 GbE, InfiniBand EDR/FDR, 16G/32G Fibre Channel, SerDes, optical modules and CEI backplanes.
Testwall can supply the used Keysight (Agilent) N4951B, fully tested, with a 12-month warranty and delivery across Europe. Calibration can be arranged on request before shipping. Please contact us if you need calibration or repair of the Keysight (Agilent) N4951B.





