Gigatronics
SyntheSys Research 8650A
Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) Instrument Type
50 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps Data Rate Range
Up to 1.6 V peak-to-peak Pattern Generator Output Amplitude
Down to 200 mV peak-to-peak Error Detector Sensitivity
PRBS 2^7-1, 2^10-1, 2^15-1, 2^23-1, 2^31-1, and user-defined patterns Test Patterns

| 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 | Up to 1.6 V peak-to-peak |
| Error Detector Sensitivity | Down to 200 mV peak-to-peak |
| Test Patterns | PRBS 2^7-1, 2^10-1, 2^15-1, 2^23-1, 2^31-1, and user-defined patterns |
| Interface | GPIB and RS-232 |
| Clock Source | Internal and External clock reference supported |
| Jitter Tolerance Testing | Supported with optional jitter injection capability |
| Display | Built-in front panel display for BER readout and instrument status |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Model | 8650A |
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