Anritsu MP9654A

The Anritsu MP9654A is an optical-to-electrical converter and waveform monitor engineered for testing and characterization of high-speed digital interfaces and optical components. Built around PCM optical interface transmitter evaluation, the instrument combines an internal DC amplifier with optional filtering and enhanced photodiode sensitivity to deliver accurate signal acquisition and analysis across demanding test scenarios.

## Technical Specifications

• O/E conversion with integrated DC amplifier
• Waveform monitoring capability up to 2.5 GB/s
• Optional 4th-order Bessel-Thomson filter
• Optional APD (Avalanche Photodiode) setting for low-level light reception

## Key Features

• Direct optical-to-electrical signal conversion for real-time waveform observation
• Configurable filter architecture to shape spectral response where required
• Selectable photodiode mode supporting weak optical signal detection
• Suitable for both fixed installation and laboratory measurement environments

## Typical Applications

• Research and development of high-speed optical communication systems
• Characterization and validation of optical components and interfaces
• Field maintenance and troubleshooting of PCM-based optical transmitters
• Signal integrity assessment during component design cycles

## Compatibility & Integration

The MP9654A integrates into optical test benches requiring flexible O/E conversion. Optional accessories—filter and APD configuration—allow tailoring of receiver characteristics to match specific measurement requirements and optical signal levels.