Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) has unveiled the M8050A 120-Gbaud High-Performance Bit Error Ratio Test (BERT) platform. Technicians can use the instrument to validate designs at up to 120 Gbaud, include those targeted for 1.6-Tbps applications.
The M8050A is designed to provide the signal integrity and test margin necessary overcome the challenges designers face when moving from 112 Gbps per lane to 224 Gbps per lane, including next-generation 1.6T designs. Pairing Keysight’s Infiniium 80-GHz UXR oscilloscope as an acquisition-based error-analyzer with the M8050A provides a comprehensive BERT capability up to 120 Gbaud that supports NRZ, PAM4, and PAM6/8, Keysight asserts.
The company adds that it has designed M8050A with a level of integration that provides both simplified setup as well as reliable verification with the combination of a 120-Gbaud pattern generator and high signal integrity. License-upgradeable hardware and software extensions provide flexibility as well.
“From fully automated dark factories, closed loop digital twins, to the metaverse, today’s applications and services generate vast amounts of artificial intelligence workloads. New electrical and optical designs are required to handle these workloads and make progress towards sustainability, achieving climate goals,” said Dr. Joachim Peerlings, vice president and general manager of Keysight’s Network and Data Center business. “We are pleased with Keysight’s continuous efforts to deliver first-to-market solutions that support our customers in achieving these goals.”
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