J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT

J-BERT M8020A

High-Performance BERT

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The following steps will guide you through configuring a J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT

Available Configurations

M8020A 16 Gb/s BERT

1 – 2 channels

With embedded controller M9537A

With external PC

Hardware selection required for this configuration:

BERT module (refer to steps 1 and 2 below)

5-slot AXIe chassis required (refer to step 8 below)

M8020A 16 Gb/s BERT

Up to 4 channels

External controller, can be either laptop or desktop

USB (any external controller will work)

PCIe® for highest throughput

(please see the list of supported PCs in the document Tested

Computer List

https://www.keysight.com/us/en/assets/7018-02925/technicaloverviews/5990-7632.pdf)

Hardware selection required for this configuration:

BERT module (refer to steps 1 and 2 below)

2nd BERT module (refer to step 3 below)

5-slot AXIe chassis required (refer to step 8 below)

M8020A 32 Gb/s BERT

1 - 2 channels

With M8062A 32G Front End

Two 32 Gb/s channels possible with 2nd chassis.

Hardware selection required for this configuration:

BERT module (refer to steps 1 and 2 below)

32G Front End (refer to step 5 below)

5-slot AXIe chassis required (refer to step 8 below)

The J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT is scalable containing:

• BERT modules M8041A, M8051A and M8062A

• Software

• Infrastructure such as chassis and embedded controller

• Accessories

• And services.

The following steps will guide your through configuring a turnkey J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT.

Default Accessories Included With Shipment

• M8041A module: eight 50 Ω terminations, commercial calibration report (“UK6”), certificate of calibration, ESD protection kit.

• M8051A module: four 50 Ω terminations, clock synchronization cable (M8051A-801), commercial calibration report (“UK6”), certificate of calibration

• M8062A Module: two 50 Ω terminations, clock synchronization cable, semi-rigid interconnect cable set, commercial calibration report (“UK6”), certificate of calibration.

• M8020A-BU1: M9505A AXIe chassis with embedded controller, USB cable, getting started guide, AXIe filler panel, power cord

• M8020A-BU2: M9505A AXIe chassis, USB cable, getting started guide, AXIe filler panel, power cord

• M8070B System Software is available for download at www.keysight.com/find/M8070B