Keysight (Agilent)
Keysight (Agilent) M8020A
J-BERT High-Performance
Up to 32 Gb/s per lane Data Rate
1 to 4 channels (scalable) Number of Channels
AXIe-based modular platform Form Factor
Random jitter (RJ), sinusoidal jitter (SJ), periodic jitter (PJ), spread spectrum clocking (SSC) Jitter Injection
Integrated BERT (Bit Error Ratio Tester) with built-in pattern generation Pattern Generator
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | Up to 32 Gb/s per lane |
| Number of Channels | 1 to 4 channels (scalable) |
| Form Factor | AXIe-based modular platform |
| Jitter Injection | Random jitter (RJ), sinusoidal jitter (SJ), periodic jitter (PJ), spread spectrum clocking (SSC) |
| Pattern Generator | Integrated BERT (Bit Error Ratio Tester) with built-in pattern generation |
| Supported Standards | PCIe Gen 1/2/3/4, USB 3.1, SATA, SAS, 100G Ethernet, OIF-CEI, and other high-speed serial standards |
| Output Voltage Swing | Up to 1.6 V peak-to-peak differential |
| De-emphasis | Multi-tap de-emphasis (pre-cursor and post-cursor) for signal conditioning |
| Receiver Sensitivity | Minimum input voltage sensitivity down to 10 mV peak-to-peak differential |
| Software Integration | Compatible with Keysight PathWave software and supports MATLAB, Python, and remote SCPI control |
Keysight (Agilent) M8020A Options:
- M8020A - BU1 - 16 Gb/s High-performance BERT with embedded PC
- M8020A - BU2 - 16 Gb/s High-performance BERT, 1-2 channel with external PC
- M8041A - G08 - Data rate option 256 Mb/s to 8.50 Gb/s (Generator)
- M8041A - G16 - Data rate option 256 Mb/s to 16.20 Gb/s (Generator)
- M8041A - C08 - Data rate option 256 Mb/s to 8.50 Gb/s (Analyzer)
- M8041A - C16 - Data rate option 256 Mb/s to 16.20 Gb/s (Analyzer)
- M8041A - 0G2 - Second channel for pattern generator
- M8041A - 0G3 - Advanced jitter sources (LF PJ, HF PJ, RJ, BUJ, SSC, Clock/2)
- M8041A - 0G4 - 8-tap de-emphasis (positive and negative cursors)
- M8041A - 0G5 - Adjustable ISI (Intersymbol Interference)
- M8041A - 0G6 - Reference clock multiplying PLL with loop bandwidth 2 MHz and 5 MHz
- M8041A - 0G7 - Sinusoidal level interference (CMI and DMI)
- M8041A - 0A2 - Second analyzer channel
- M8041A - 0A3 - Equalizer CTLE for analyzer
- M8041A - 0S1 - Interactive link training for PCIe common reference clock 8 GT/s (1 channel)
- M8041A - 0S4 - Interactive link training for PCIe common reference clock 8 GT/s and 16 GT/s (1 channel)
- M8041A - 0S3 - Interactive link training for USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 (1 channel)
- M8041A - 0SX - TX equalization negotiation between 10GBASE-KR DUT RX and BERT TX (1 channel)
- M8041A - 0S2 - Symbol/Frame error rate analysis (SER/FER) for 8B/10B, 128B/130B, 128B/132B coded patterns
- M8041A - UG5 - Upgrade option for adjustable ISI (requires return-to-factory)
- M8051A - G08 - Data rate option 256 Mb/s to 8.50 Gb/s (extender module)
- M8051A - G16 - Data rate option 256 Mb/s to 16.20 Gb/s (extender module)
- M8051A - C08 - Analyzer data rate option 256 Mb/s to 8.50 Gb/s (extender module)
- M8051A - C16 - Analyzer data rate option 256 Mb/s to 16.20 Gb/s (extender module)
- M8051A - 0G2 - Second channel for pattern generator (extender module)
- M8051A - 0G3 - Advanced jitter sources for extender module
- M8051A - 0G4 - 8-tap de-emphasis for extender module
- M8051A - 0G5 - Adjustable ISI for extender module
- M8051A - 0G7 - Sinusoidal level interference (CMI and DMI) for extender module
- M8051A - 0A2 - Second analyzer channel for extender module
- M8051A - 0A3 - Equalizer CTLE for extender module analyzer
- M8062A - 0SC - TX equalization between 25GBASE-KR or 100GBASE-KR4 DUT RX and BERT TX
- M8070A - 0TP - Transportable, perpetual software license
- M8070A - 0NP - Network, perpetual software license
- M8070A - 1TP - DUT control interface, transportable perpetual license
- M8070A - 1NP - DUT control interface, network perpetual license
| Model | M8020A |
|---|
The Keysight (Agilent) M8020A J-BERT enables high-performance receiver testing at data rates up to 16 or 32 Gb/s. It integrates signal generation, jitter injection, de-emphasis, ISI, and clock recovery for complete serial interface characterization. Interactive link training and in-situ calibration ensure precision and repeatability in high-speed testing environments.
Ideal for R&D and compliance testing, the M8020A supports interfaces like PCIe, USB, SATA, DisplayPort, and more. Expandable with M8062A, it streamlines testing up to 32 Gb/s with minimal setup complexity.
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