The Keysight Technologies (formerly Agilent) E4832A is a VXI-based 675 Mb/s Generator/Analyzer Module designed for the ParBERT 81250 system. This module houses up to four E4838A Generator front-end plug-in cards and up to two E4835A Analyzer front-end plug-in cards, enabling highly flexible parallel bit error ratio testing for Gigabit Ethernet, digital video, and telecom standards up to OC-192.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | SMA (front panel I/O), VXIbus (backplane) |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Powered via VXI mainframe backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 30.5 mm × 233 mm × 340 mm |
Generator Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate Range (Generator) | 333 kb/s to 675 Mb/s |
| Data Output Configuration | Differential |
| Output Voltage Amplitude Range | 0.1 V to 3.5 V pp |
| Variable Transition Time Range (10%-90%) | < 0.5 ns |
| Intrinsic Jitter (Data Mode) | < 100 ps pp (80 ps typical) |
| Generator Memory Depth per Channel | 2 Mbit |
Analyzer Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Rate Range (Analyzer) | 333 kb/s to 675 Mb/s |
| Data Input Configuration | Differential or single-ended |
| Input Impedance | 50 Ω |
| Input Sensitivity | 50 mV (differential) |
| Input Voltage Range | -2.0 V to +3.0 V |
| Analyzer Memory Depth per Channel | 2 Mbit |
Pattern & Sequence Generation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supported PRBS Polynomials | Standard PRBS up to 2^31 - 1 |
| Supported Pattern Types | Pseudo random word sequences (PRWS), standard PRBS, user-defined data, or mixed data from parallel ports |
Multi-Channel & Module Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | C-size VXI Module |
| Module Slot Width | 1 VXI slot |
| Maximum Generator Front-End Cards per Module | Up to 4 E4838A cards |
| Maximum Analyzer Front-End Cards per Module | Up to 4 E4835A cards |
| System Compatibility | Agilent / Keysight ParBERT 81250 VXI Mainframes |
Delay Control
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Delay Resolution | 2 ps |
| Delay Range | 0 to 3.2 µs |
Analyzer Input
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Threshold Voltage Range | -2.0 V to +3.0 V |
| Threshold Resolution | 2 mV |
| Threshold Accuracy | ±(20 mV + 1% of setting) |
| Termination Voltage Range | -2.0 V to +3.0 V |
Generator Output
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output Voltage Window | -2.0 V to +4.5 V |
| Output Amplitude Range | 0.1 V to 3.5 V |
| Output Voltage Resolution | 5 mV |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
Inputs & Outputs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Generator Output Connectors | SMA (female) |
| Analyzer Input Connectors | SMA (female) |
Module Configuration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Generator Channels per E4835A Module | 0 |
| Analyzer Channels per E4838A Module | 0 |
Electrical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Data Output Impedance | 50 Ohm |
System Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| VXI Device Type | Register-based |
Technology
Parallel Bit Error Ratio Testing (ParBERT)
Applications
Telecom and datacom testing (Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Video, and up to OC-192 standards)