Agilent/Keysight 86130A

The Agilent/Keysight 86130A BitAlyzer® is a high-speed bit error ratio tester (BERT) that combines pattern generation and error detection for characterization and verification of optoelectronic and high-speed digital components. Operating from 50 MHz to 3.6 GHz, it delivers precise bit-level analysis across multiplexer, demultiplexer, and related integrated circuits. The instrument functions as both Pattern Generator and Error Detector, enabling comprehensive digital communication system testing.

– Technical Specifications

Pattern Generator
• Frequency range: 50 MHz to 3.0 GHz (internal clock); 50 MHz to 3.6 GHz (external clock)
• Frequency accuracy: ±20 ppm
• Output amplitude: 0.5 V to 2 V in 10 mV steps
• Offset: Variable with 10 mV resolution
• Jitter (peak-to-peak): <20 ps; <12 ps typical (internal source)
• Transition time (10–90%): <45 ps typical; <42 ps typical at 25°C
• Clock/Data delay range: 0–1 bit period or 10 ns (whichever is less), 1 ps resolution
• Interface: DC-coupled, 50Ω reverse terminated, APC-3.5 connector

Error Detector
• Operating frequency: 50 MHz to 3.6 GHz
• Sync threshold: Adjustable from 10⁻¹ to 10⁻⁹
• Auto-align: Synchronizing, data polarity, clock/data align, clock invert, 0/1 threshold center

– Key Features

• Test patterns: 2ⁿ⁻¹ PRBS (2³¹-1, 2²³-1, 2¹⁵-1, 2¹⁰-1, 2⁷-1); 2ⁿ PRBS (2²³, 2¹⁵, 2¹⁰, 2⁷); Variable Mark Density (1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 7/8)
• User-defined patterns: 1 to 8 Mbits variable length
• Alternating patterns: Two equal-length patterns up to 4 Mbits each
• NRZ format with normal or inverted polarity
• Supported terminations: 0 V (LVTTL, SCFL); –2 V (ECL); +1.3 V (3.3 V PECL); AC-coupled; JEDEC, LVDS, PECL, TTL
• 8-inch backlit LCD touch-screen display
• Internal hard disk and 3.5" removable storage (1.4 Mbyte HD, 120 Mbyte SuperDisk)
• Multiple data entry options: Touch display, numeric keypad, optional USB keyboard and mouse

– Typical Applications

Design verification and manufacturing test of high-speed digital circuits, optoelectronic component characterization, multiplexer/demultiplexer IC validation.

– Compatibility & Integration

MS-DOS compatible storage; MS-Windows compatible help documentation on CD-ROM.