Agilent E5203A OC-192c/STM-64c BER Test Module (1550nm)

The Agilent E5203A is a specialized BER test module for OC-192c/STM-64c optical interfaces operating at 1550 nm. It delivers precise bit error rate measurement and signal integrity analysis for high-speed carrier-grade networks, with multi-channel testing down to STS-1/AU-3 granularity. The module supports transparent and intrusive through-mode testing on SONET/SDH and 10G Ethernet WAN-Phy signals, enabling compliance validation against ITU-T G.826, G.828, and GR-253 standards.

– Technical Specifications

• Interface Standards: OC-192c/STM-64c
• Optical Wavelength: 1550 nm
• Maximum Data Rate: 10 Gb/s
• Payload Granularity: Multi-channel down to STS-1/AU-3
• Performance Standards: ITU-T G.826 (block-based), ITU-T G.828 (block-based), GR-253 (bit-based)
• Performance Bins: 24-hour and 15-minute intervals
• Performance Parameters: ES, SES, BBE, UAS with G.826-style metrics
• Receiver Coverage: Wideband operation across 1550 nm and 1310 nm wavelengths

– Key Features

• Simultaneous BER measurement across all STS/High Order Path channels
• Automatic APS switching time measurements on all or selected channels
• J1 byte-based path connectivity testing with 64-byte or 16-byte trace message generation (including CRC7)
• Payload-independent signal generation per channel: PRBS, inverted PRBS, or user-defined 16-bit word
• Error and alarm generation with full measurement capability
• On-board jitter and wander minimization circuitry
• Automatic receiver detection and configuration
• Mixed mapping structure generation support

– Typical Applications

• SONET/SDH interface compliance testing and validation
• Multi-Service Switching Platform (MSSP) and Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (MSPP) characterization
• OC-192c and STM-64c signal integrity assessment in research and development environments
• Carrier-grade optical network performance validation

– Compatibility & Integration

Designed for integration within Agilent N2X test platforms and Agilent OmniBER OTN systems. Supports direct testing of OC-192c/STM-64c interfaces in SONET and SDH networks.