Gigatronics
SyntheSys Research 8542B
Dual Channel Power Meter
Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) Instrument Type
50 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps Data Rate Range
0.25 V to 1.0 V (into 50 Ω) Pattern Generator Output Amplitude
50 mV to 1.0 V Error Detector Input Sensitivity
PRBS 2^7-1, 2^10-1, 2^15-1, 2^23-1, 2^31-1, and user-defined patterns Pattern Types
| Attribute | Value |
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| Instrument Type | Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) |
| Data Rate Range | 50 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps |
| Pattern Generator Output Amplitude | 0.25 V to 1.0 V (into 50 Ω) |
| Error Detector Input Sensitivity | 50 mV to 1.0 V |
| Pattern Types | PRBS 2^7-1, 2^10-1, 2^15-1, 2^23-1, 2^31-1, and user-defined patterns |
| Clock Source | Internal synthesized clock or external clock input |
| Interface | GPIB and RS-232 remote control interfaces |
| Output Connector Type | SMA connectors |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 50°C |
| Model | 8542B |
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The Gigatronics 8542B Dual Channel Power Meter features GPIB, a Frequency range of 10 MHz - 40 GHz (depending on Sensor), a Min/Max Display Resolution of 0.001 dB - 1 dB, and a Min/Max Power of 0.001 uW - 50.119 W.
