Anritsu MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer

Overview

The Anritsu MP1800A is a modular signal quality analyzer that provides comprehensive bit error rate testing with plug-in modules to support physical layer testing for optical modules and high-speed devices up to 64.2 Gbit/s. The modular architecture enables flexible configuration for various testing applications, from basic BER measurements to advanced signal integrity analysis including PAM signal generation and monitoring.

Key Features

• 6 plug-in module slots for flexible system configuration
• Support for data rates up to 64.2 Gbit/s with combined use of MP1861A and MP1862A MUX/DEMUX modules
• Pulse Pattern Generator (PPG) with high-quality output and high-amplitude signals
• Error Detector (ED) with high input sensitivity for signal analysis such as Bathtub and Eye Diagram measurements
• Jitter Modulation Source (JMS) for generating various jitter types (SJ/RJ/BUJ/SSC) and supporting jitter tolerance tests
• PAM signal support via 4Tap Emphasis MP1825B, PAM4 Converters (MZ1834A/B), and PAM8 Converter (MZ1838A)
• 32Gbaud and 64Gbaud PAM4 support for advanced signal integrity testing
• 8.4-inch color TFT display (800×600 pixels) for real-time monitoring
• GPIB and LAN remote interfaces for automation and external control
• USB 1.1 connectivity (3 ports) for peripheral devices

Applications

• Optical module and high-speed device physical layer testing
• Signal integrity analysis and jitter characterization
• PAM signal generation and BER measurement
• Bathtub diagram and eye diagram analysis
• Research and development of high-speed communication systems
• Production testing and quality assurance of optical transceivers