The Anritsu MU181020A-001 is a 12.5 Gbit/s Pulse Pattern Generator module with a built-in narrowband clock generator, designed for use within the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer (SQA) mainframe. This module provides versatile pattern generation, including PRBS, DATA, zero-substitute, and mixed patterns, serving as a high-precision signal source for bit error rate (BER) and digital signal quality measurements.
Specifications
Frequency
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Frequency | 9.8 GHz |
| Maximum Frequency | 12.5 GHz |
| Frequency Resolution | 1 kHz (1 kbit/s step) |
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Reference Oscillator | Built-in Synthesizer (Internal Clock Option 001) |
| Interfaces | MP1800A proprietary module bus interface |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Supplied by the MP1800A mainframe chassis |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 21.5 mm × 115.5 mm × 241 mm (excluding projections) |
| Weight | ≤ 0.8 kg |
Frequency Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Bit Rate Range | 9.8 Gbit/s to 12.5 Gbit/s |
Pattern Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| PRBS Patterns | 2^n - 1 (n = 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 20, 23, 31) |
| Zero-Substitute Patterns | 2^n, 2^n - 1 (n = 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 20, 23) |
| Zero-Substitute Continuity | Continuous 0s or 1s appended to PRBS signals + 1 bit |
| DATA Pattern Length | Maximum 128 Mbits (1 bit steps) |
| Alternate Pattern Mode | Two types of pattern (A and B) using internal/external control timing alternately |
| Mixed Pattern Mode | Mixture of DATA and PRBS pattern |
| Sequence Pattern Mode | Several provided programmable patterns in set sequence |
Output Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 1 Channel (differential) |
| Output Signals | DATA, xDATA, CLK, xCLK |
| Data Output Amplitude | 0.5 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p |
| Clock Output Amplitude | 0.5 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p |
| Data/Clock Amplitude Resolution | 10 mV |
| Data/Clock Rise/Fall Time (20% - 80%) | ≤ 25 ps (typical 18 ps) |
| Random Jitter | ≤ 1 ps rms (typical 500 fs) |
| Data/Clock Output Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Output Offset Range | -2.0 V to +3.3 V |
| Waveform Distortion | ≤ 10% |
System Compatibility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series Compatibility | Anritsu MP1800 Series |
| Host Mainframe Requirements | MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Connector | SMA female |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | +5°C to +40°C |
External Clock Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| External Clock Input Frequency | 0.1 GHz to 12.5 GHz |
| External Clock Input Amplitude | 0.3 Vp-p to 1.0 Vp-p |
| External Clock Input Impedance | 50 Ω (AC coupled) |
| External Clock Input Connector | SMA female |
Sync Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sync Output Channels | 1 (Single-ended) |
| Sync Output Amplitude | 0.5 Vp-p to 1.5 Vp-p |
| Sync Output Division Ratio | 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/128 |
| Sync Output Connector | SMA female |
Pattern Trigger Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Output Channels | 1 (Single-ended) |
| Trigger Output Amplitude | 0.5 Vp-p |
| Trigger Output Connector | SMA female |
Technology
Pulse Pattern Generator
Applications
Bit error rate (BER) testing and digital signal quality analysis
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