Agilent/Keysight M8062A

The Keysight M8062A is a 32 Gb/s BERT front-end module that extends the M8020A Bit Error Ratio Tester for high-speed serial link characterization. This 2-slot AXIe module delivers integrated generator and analyzer capabilities up to 32.4 Gb/s, supporting NRZ line coding with full jitter injection, de-emphasis, ISI generation, and analyzer equalization. Engineers use the M8062A for R&D validation of 100G class links, Thunderbolt 3, SAS 24G, data center interfaces, and long-haul communication standards.

– Technical Specifications

• Data Rate: Up to 32.4 Gb/s
• Module Type: BERT front-end, 2-slot AXIe form factor
• Line Coding: NRZ
• Output Amplitude: 1 mV resolution; voltage window –1 V to +3 V
• External Termination Voltage: –1 V to +3 V
• Transition Times: 12 ps typical (20%/80%)
• Intrinsic Random Jitter: < 200 fs rms typical (20.625–32.0 Gb/s)
• Total Jitter: 6 ps pp typical (20.6–30.0 Gb/s at BER 10⁻¹²)
• Electrical Idle Transition Time: 4 ns typical (full swing to 0 V)
• Control Interface: USB via M8020A integrated UI; remote programming via automation commands

– Key Features

• Jitter Injection: Calibrated LFPJ, HF PJ, Clk/2, BUJ, RJ, and SSC injection
• De-emphasis: 8-tap integrated de-emphasis up to 24 dB; 5 post-cursor and 2 pre-cursor taps with individual weight adjustment. Option M8062A-0G4 required for de-emphasis negotiation.
• ISI Generator: Electronically adjustable channel emulation with one or two frequency breakpoints and frequency-dependent loss control
• Interference Injection: Single-ended source supporting common-mode and differential-mode injection
• Clock Recovery: Built-in recovery functionality
• Analyzer Equalization: Integrated equalization to recover closed-eye data
• Error Analysis: Full-rate analysis when paired with M8041A module

– Typical Applications

100G serial link validation, Thunderbolt 3 testing, SAS 24G characterization, data center interconnect R&D, and long-haul communication standards.

– Compatibility & Integration

The M8062A operates as a 2-slot AXIe module in compatible AXIe chassis such as the M9505A and integrates with the Keysight J-BERT M8020A ecosystem.