DECEMBER 6, 2006 -- Anritsu (search for Anritsu) has introduced the Bit Master MP1026A Eye Pattern Analyzer, which it claims is the first handheld device for conducting physical layer (PHY) eye pattern measurements on high-speed interfaces at OC-192/STM-64, 10-Gigabit Fibre Channel, and 10-Gigabit Ethernet data rates. With two electrical channel inputs of 25-GHz bandwidth each, Bit Master offers eye pattern, pulse pattern, and mask compliance measurements for rates from 0.1 to 12.5 Gbits/sec in a handheld, rugged, and battery-powered instrument, say company representatives.
At nearly half the price of a benchtop sampling oscilloscope, Bit Master is a cost-effective alternative for conducting eye pattern analysis, claims Anritsu. Bit Master also performs accurate statistical jitter measurements, which are now being used everyday by engineers to fine-tune, verify, and troubleshoot transmitter performance, especially the outputs of SFP/XFP modules. These analysis tools are especially insightful because they inform engineers on the cause of eye closure that lead to bit error rate problems in the overall network.
A key element to Bit Master's attractive price point is its compact size, contends the company. At 12- x 8- x 3-in (314- x 211- x 78-mm), Bit Master occupies very little bench space. It also is lightweight, weighing only 9 lbs (4 kg) including battery, so Bit Master can be transported easily to conduct measurements anytime, anywhere, say company representatives.
Bit Master has low jitter of 1-psec rms and low electrical noise of 1-mV rms, typically. The device has a sampling rate up to 100k samples/sec.
Bit Master is manufacturing-ready to verify whether transmitters are meeting industry standards with integrated compliance mask testing features and user-defined histogram windows. Whether users choose from standard compliance masks or user-defined masks, the simple setups and keystrokes ensure repeatable measurements and increases operator productivity with easy-to-interpret pass/fail indicators, claims the company.
For SFP/XFP modules with optical interfaces, Bit Master can be configured with an optional internal clock recovery unit and external O/E module (option 3) for compliance testing. The external O/E module supports wavelengths between 750 nm and 1650 nm, and contains the 4th order Bessel-Thomson filter (BTF) response required by the 10-Gigabit Ethernet testing standards.
Ideal for use in R&D, manufacturing, or field environments, Bit Master has 256 MB compact flash, Ethernet, and USB2.0 connectivity to archive setups, update firmware, and transfer results using Anritsu's free PC-based Master Software Tools. Remote programming of repetitive tasks also is possible via the Ethernet connection. Bit Master is ergonomically designed with quiet operation and 8.4-in (21.3-cm) diagonal TFT color display. Bit Master also comes with a standard one-year warranty covering both parts and labor.
Bit Master starts at $19,950 in the US. Delivery is 12 weeks ARO for the first three months after introduction, and 3-4 weeks thereafter.
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