Advantest D3286 – 150 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps Error Detector for Error Performance Test System

The Advantest D3286 is a high-performance error detector engineered for precise error performance analysis across digital communication systems operating from 150 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps. This instrument delivers frame-level synchronization, burst data measurement, and area-specific error detection for SDH/SONET and ATM network evaluation.

– Technical Specifications

Operating Range & Data Rates
• Frequency range: 150 MHz to 12 GHz (150 MHz to 12.5 GHz with Option 72)
• Supported data rates: 150 Mbps to 12.5 Gbps
• SDH/SONET frame compatibility: STM-1 (155.52 Mbps) through STM-64 (9.95 Gbps)

Input/Output Interfaces
• Data input: DC coupling, NRZ format, 0.1–2 Vp-p amplitude, 2.92 mm connector, 40 mV typical sensitivity with logical inversion capability
• Clock input: AC coupling, ±400 ps delay, 0.5–2 Vp-p amplitude, 2.92 mm connector
• Threshold level: −2.040 V to +2.040 V at 0.001 V resolution
• Monitor output: Data/Clock with amplifier, 2.92 mm connector
• Error output: RZ code TTL pulse via SMA/BNC connectors
• Trigger output: Clock/Pattern sync, 1/32 CLK on SMA connector
• External interfaces: BNC, SMA, GPIB, Centronics printer

Memory & Pattern Support
• Memory capacity: 8 M-bit
• PRBS patterns: N = 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 23, 31
• Pattern selection: PRBS, WORD, FRAME (Option 70)

– Key Features

• Auto-search function optimizes threshold voltage and clock delay settings
• Error location function identifies individual error bit positions
• Area-specific measurement targets SDH frame and ATM cell analysis
• Burst data measurement suited for loop-back testing scenarios
• Error rate reporting modes: ERROR RATE, ERROR COUNT, EI, EFI, or FREQ/FRAME
• Intuitive GUI environment for setup and operation
• FD drive storage for measurement results and instrument configuration

– Typical Applications

• SDH/SONET network performance validation
• ATM system error analysis
• High-speed digital communication link optimization
• Frame synchronization evaluation
• Error performance characterization in loop-back test environments

– Compatibility & Integration

The D3286 integrates with standard laboratory interfaces including GPIB for remote control and Centronics for hardcopy output. Connector compatibility spans 2.92 mm, SMA, and BNC formats for flexible integration into existing test benches.