The Agilent/Keysight 37718A (OmniBER 718) is a single-box portable multi-rate communications performance analyzer and jitter tester. Operating at rates up to 2.5 Gb/s (OC-48/STM-16), it is designed for the development, qualification, and manufacture of SONET, SDH, ATM, and POS network equipment. It features a wide range of built-in jitter and wander test capabilities along with comprehensive payload and ring/linear network testing functions.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Large color display |
Supported Protocols and Rates
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.5 Gb/s (OC-48/STM-16) |
| Concatenated Payloads | Supported at all synchronous rates up to 2.5 Gb/s |
Optical Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optical Receiver Wavelength Range | 1200 to 1600 nm |
Jitter and Wander Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Jitter Testing Rates | 1.5, 2, 8, 34, 45, 140, 52, 155, 622, and 2488 Mb/s |
| Jitter Standards Compliance | ITU-T and Telcordia recommendations |
Error and Alarm Measurement
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Network Protection Testing | Accurate measurement of protection switching times (ring and linear networks) |
System Connectivity and Interfaces
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Control Languages | SCPI commands |
| Setup Features | SmartTest facility for fast test setup |
Connectivity
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Remote Management Ports | GPIB (IEEE-488.2), RS-232, 10Base-T LAN |
| External Display Output | VGA |
Technology
SONET / SDH / PDH / ATM
Applications
Network equipment development, qualification, manufacturing, and in-service monitoring