Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A 8-Slot Modular BERT for NRZ/PAM4 Signal Integrity Testing

8-slot modular BERT mainframe for NRZ, PAM4 and PCIe/USB physical-layer testing at up to 64.2 Gbaud and 512 Gbit/s total capacity.

Input Device: Resistance film touch panel, Rotary encoder, Function button, Power button
LCD: 12.1 inch WXGA (1280 × 800)
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 1 port (External: For remote control)
External Display: D-Sub 15 pin 1 port

Datasheet

Overview

The Anritsu Signal Quality Analyzer-R MP1900A is an 8-slot modular bit error rate tester (BERT) for physical-layer measurements of high-speed network interfaces using NRZ and PAM4 signaling, as well as bus interfaces such as PCI Express, USB and Thunderbolt. Plug-in modules for pulse pattern generation (PPG), error detection (ED), clock synthesis, jitter modulation and noise generation are combined in one mainframe to build a test configuration without external instruments.

The platform supports 32 Gbit/s multi-channel PPG/ED, 64 Gbaud PAM4 PPG/ED and jitter/noise injection functions that can be expanded to suit specific measurement applications. With the slots filled, total transmission capacity reaches 512 Gbit/s, and a single mainframe can be expanded to 16 channels using 32 Gbit/s 2-channel PPG modules.

PCI Express

Combining the PAM4 PPG MU196020C and PAM4 ED MU196040B with the Re-Driver MU196060A simplifies the PCIe 5 (NRZ) compliance test worst-case configuration and supports Rx LEQ evaluation for the return path using the equalizer. The solution also provides Link Training for PCIe 6 and an Rx evaluation solution for PCIe 7, which uses PAM4 modulation and raises the transfer rate from 64 GT/s to 128 GT/s.

Module compatibility

Modules for the MP1800A series can be used in the MP1900A. The MP1900A series Selection Guide describes supported multichannel configurations and module combinations.

Key Features

8-slot modular mainframe
512 Gbit/s max. transmission capacity
PAM4 PPG/ED (MU196020C/MU196040B)
Baud rate of 2.4 to 64.2 Gbaud
Multichannel scalability 4ch PAM4/NRZ
High-speed Tr/Tf of 6.0 ps (20 to 80%, typ.) at 32, 64 Gbaud when using J1789A
Low intrinsic jitter output of random jitter ≤108 fs rms
4Tap Emphasis (20-dB range)
ISI adjustment function
FEC pattern generation
Built-in Clock Recovery
PAM4 pattern editor and symbol error measurement
Jitter addition and Jitter Tolerance measurement functions (SJ/RJ/BUJ/SSC)
Voltage noise addition function (Common/Differential/White Noise)
Jitter Tolerance measurement using DUT BER counter function
One main frame expandable to 16ch (filling 8 slots with 32 Gbit/s 2 ch PPG)
Wideband 32 Gbit/s SI PPG/ED (MU195020A/MU195040A) with 10Tap Emphasis, variable ISI and multi-band CTLE
High-sensitivity data input of 15 mV typ. (Eye Height) on SI ED
PCI Express Link Training and LTSSM analysis (MX183000A-PL021)
USB Link Training and LTSSM analysis (MX183000A-PL022)
Modules for the MP1800A series can be used in the MP1900A

Specifications

Main Frame Functions

Input Device	Resistance film touch panel, Rotary encoder, Function button, Power button
LCD	12.1 inch WXGA (1280 × 800)
Ethernet	10/100/1000 Base-T RJ45 1 port (External: For remote control) A second internal port is reserved for future use
External Display	D-Sub 15 pin 1 port
HDMI	HDMI Type A 1 port
USB	Front panel USB Type A 4 port; Rear panel USB Type A 2 port Plus rear panel 1 port for remote control
Module Slot	8 Slots
OS	Windows 10
Internal Storage Device	SATA 2.5-inch HDD 1 Unit (tray loading) Removing and replacing the HDD by Customer is outside the scope of warranty coverage
Remote Interface	GPIB, Ethernet External (automatic switchover)
Internal Reference Clock	10 MHz ± 1 ppm Accuracy at initial shipment

Environmental Performance

Power Supply	100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac), 200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) (automatic switching between 100 and 200 V systems), 50 Hz to 60 Hz Operating voltage is –10% to +10% of rated voltage
Power Consumption	1350 VA Product page states 1350 VA max.
Operating Temperature Range	+5°C to +40°C
Dimensions	340 (W) × 222.5 (H) × 451 (D) mm Protrusions excluded
Mass	20 kg Excluding modules, blank panels, protective cover, power cord
CE EMC	2014/30/EU, EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2
CE LVD	2014/35/EU, EN61010-1
CE RoHS	2011/65/EU, (EU) 2015/863, EN IEC 63000: 2018

PAM4 PPG MU196020C

Operation Rate MU196020C	When selecting the Expert BERT application: 2.4 Gbaud to 32.1/58.2/64.2 Gbaud; When selecting the BERT for PCIe 1-7 application: 2.4 Gbaud to 64.2 Gbaud Upper limit depends on installed baud rate option
Number of Output MU196020C	1
Output Amplitude MU196020C	NRZ: 70 mVp-p to 800 mVp-p, 2 mV step; PAM4: 70 mVp-p to 800 mVp-p, 1 mV step; PAM3: 48 mVp-p to 532 mVp-p, 1 mV step Single-ended
Coding MU196020C	NRZ, PAM4, PAM3
Offset MU196020C	–2.0-Eye Amplitude/2 to +3.3-Eye Amplitude/2 Vth, 1 mV step Single-ended; offset reference Vth
Emphasis MU196020C	4 Tap
Independently Variable PAM4 3 Eye MU196020C	Available, 20% to 50%, 1 mV step (in terms of eye amplitude) PAM4 amplitude: 0/3 level defined as 100%
Error Addition MU196020C	Bit, Error on MSB, Error on LSB, Error on LSB&MSB, RS-FEC Symbol Error, PCIe6 FEC Symbol Error
Tr/Tf (20 to 80%) MU196020C	Typ. 6.0 ps at 32, 64 Gbaud, when using J1789A; Typ. 7.0 ps at 32, 64 Gbaud, when using J1790A 100 GHz bandwidth sampling oscilloscope used
Low Residual Jitter (Intrinsic RJ) MU196020C	≤ 108 fs rms RJ (rms) of jitter analysis function using a 01 repetition pattern; specified at 64 Gbit/s
Signal to noise and distortion ratio (SNDR) MU196020C	PCIe7 (PAM4): typ. 35 dB Calibrated at 0.8 Vp-p differential, J1793A Pick OFF Tee, PRBS13Q, oscilloscope residual noise removed
Output Connector MU196020C	V Connector (J)

PAM4 ED MU196040B

Operation Rates (PAM/NRZ) MU196040B	2.4 to either 32.1 Gbaud, or 58.2 (PAM4)/64.2 (NRZ) Gbaud (option selection)
No. of Channels MU196040B	1
Input Amplitude MU196040B	NRZ: ≤32.1G: 0.05 to 1.0 Vp-p; >32.1G: 0.1 to 1.0 Vp-p; PAM4: ≤32.1G: 0.3 to 1.0 Vp-p; >32.1G: 0.4 to 1.0 Vp-p
Input Sensitivity (Eye Height) MU196040B	NRZ: 19 mV @ 26.5625 Gbaud; 21 mV @ 53.125 Gbaud; PAM4: 23 mV @ 26.5625 Gbaud; 36 mV @ 53.125 Gbaud
Clock Recovery (Option) MU196040B	2.4 to 32.1 Gbaud; 51 to 58.2 Gbaud
Equalizer (Option) MU196040B	Low-frequency Equalizer (≤1 GHz, 2 dB typ.) + DFE (1.4 dB typ.)
PAM4 Counter MU196040B	MSB, LSB, Symbol 0 to 3 (Option)
Input Connector MU196040B	V (f)

21G/32G bit/s SI PPG MU195020A

Operation Bit Rate (NRZ) MU195020A	2.4 Gbit/s to 21 Gbit/s or 32.1 Gbit/s 32.1 Gbit/s with Option x01
No. of Channels MU195020A	1 or 2
Output Amplitude MU195020A	0.1 Vp-p to 1.3 Vp-p (Single-end); 0.2 Vp-p to 2.6 Vp-p (Differential)
Emphasis MU195020A	10Tap 6 post-cursor, 3 pre-cursor; –20 to +20 dB, 0.1 dB step (datasheet)
ISI Insertion Loss setting MU195020A	1.5 to 25 dB, 0.01 dB step, Nyquist frequency; 0 to 25 dB, 0.01 dB step, 1/2 Nyquist frequency
Tr/Tf (20% – 80%) MU195020A	12 ps (typ.) Datasheet: 12 ps (typ.), ≤15 ps
Random Jitter MU195020A	115 fs rms (typ.) 28 Gbit/s 1,0 repeat pattern
PCIe and USB Link Training MU195020A	Supported (MX183000A-PL021/PL022/PL025)
Output Connector MU195020A	K (f)

21G/32G bit/s SI ED MU195040A

Operation Bit Rate (NRZ) MU195040A	2.4 Gbit/s to 21 Gbit/s or 32.1 Gbit/s 32.1 Gbit/s with Option x01
No. of Channels MU195040A	1 or 2
Input Amplitude MU195040A	0.05 Vp-p to 1.0 Vp-p (Single-End); 0.1 Vp-p to 2.0 Vp-p (Differential)
Input Sensitivity (Eye Height) MU195040A	15 mV (Eye Height 28.1 Gbit/s); 30 mV/Eye (28.1 Gbaud, PRBS15, PAM4)
CTLE MU195040A	Peak Frequency 14, 8, 4 GHz; Gain 0 to –12 dB
Clock Recovery MU195040A	Yes, SSC support
Input Connector MU195040A	K (f)

Noise Generator MU196050B

Number of Channels MU196050B	1 Always use in combination with the Pick OFF Tee J1793A standard accessory
Frequency (DMI) MU196050B	Sinusoidal wave: 2 GHz to 10 GHz
Amplitude (DMI) MU196050B	0 to 200 mVp-p (Differential) Measured at end of J1948A/J1793A/34VKF50A/J1821A connection
Frequency (CMI) MU196050B	Sinusoidal wave Low Band: 100 MHz to 1 GHz; High Band: 1 GHz to 6 GHz
Amplitude (CMI) MU196050B	0 to 250 mVp-p (Single-ended)
Output Control MU196050B	Switchable ON/OFF (DMI/CMI and External Input are mutually exclusive and selectable.) (DMI/CMI can be output simultaneously.)

General (MU195020A/MU195040A)

Dimensions and Mass MU195020A, MU195040A	234 (W) × 21 (H) × 175 (D) mm (Excluding protrusions), 2.5 kg max.
Operating Temperature MU195020A, MU195040A	15°C to 35°C

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

100 GbE/200 GbE/400 GbE/800 GbE
CEI-25G/28G/56G/112G
InfiniBand EDR/HDR
Fibre Channel
PCIe 1-7
CXL2/3
Thunderbolt 1/2/3/4
USB3.2/4 v1/4 v2
SAS-3/-4
DP1.4/2.0/2.1
DDR5
Optical modules
SERDES
Active optical cables (AOC)
High-speed interconnects
Signal integrity analysis

Included

Pick OFF Tee J1793A (standard accessory of Noise Generator MU196050B)
Coaxial Adapter J1359A (K-P.K-J to SMA) (standard accessory of SI PPG MU195020A)

Options & Accessories

Option	Description
MP1900A-110	Windows10 Upgrade Retrofit — For MP1900A with Windows Embedded Standard 7 orders received before June 2020; performed by modifying hardware
MP1900A-ES310	Three Years Extended Warranty Service
MP1900A-ES510	Five Years Extended Warranty Service
MU195020A	21G/32G bit/s SI PPG
MU195020A-001	32 Gbit/s Extension
MU195020A-010	1ch Data Output
MU195020A-020	2ch Data Output
MU195020A-011	1ch 10Tap Emphasis
MU195020A-021	2ch 10Tap Emphasis
MU195020A-030	1ch Data Delay
MU195020A-031	2ch Data Delay
MU195020A-040	1ch Variable ISI
MU195020A-041	2ch Variable ISI
MU195020A-050	Sequence Editor Function
MU195020A-051	Sequence Editor Function PCIe 5 Extension
MU195040A	21G/32G bit/s SI ED
MU195040A-001	32 Gbit/s Extension
MU195040A-010	1ch ED
MU195040A-020	2ch ED
MU195040A-011	1ch CTLE
MU195040A-021	2ch CTLE
MU195040A-022	Clock Recovery
MU196020A	PAM4 PPG
MU196020A-060	PCIe6 LEQ
MU196020C	PAM4 PPG
MU196020C-001	32G baud
MU196020C-002	58G baud
MU196020C-003	64G baud
MU196020C-011	4Tap Emphasis
MU196020C-030	Data Delay
MU196020C-040	Adjustable ISI
MU196020C-042	FEC Pattern Generation
MU196020C-043	FEC Error Insertion for PCIe6
MU196020C-045	USB4 Gen4 Pattern Generation
MU196020C-050	Inter-Module Synchronization
MU196040B	PAM4 ED
MU196040B-001	32G baud (2.4G to 32.1G)
MU196040B-002	58G baud (NRZ: 2.4G to 64.2G, PAM4: 2.4G to 58.2G)
MU196040B-005	64G baud — There are software restrictions when using 64G baud
MU196040B-011	Equalizer
MU196040B-021	29G baud Clock Recovery (2.4G to 29G)
MU196040B-022	32G baud Clock Recovery (2.4G to 32.1G)
MU196040B-023	58G baud Clock Recovery Extension (51G to 58.2G)
MU196040B-041	SER Measurement
MU196040B-042	FEC Analysis
MU196040B-043	FEC Analysis for PCIe6
MU196040B-051	PCIe Sequence Editor Pattern Analysis
MU196040A	PAM4 ED
MU196050B	Noise Generator
MU195050A	Noise Generator
MU195050A-001	White Noise
MU196060A	32G baud NRZ/PAM4 Re-Driver
MU196060A-001	Clock Recovery for SSC
MU191000A	Synthesizer
MU181000B	12.5 GHz 4port Synthesizer
MU181000B-002	SSC Extension
MU181500B	Jitter Modulation Source
MX183000A	High-Speed Serial Data Test Software
MX183000A-PL001	Jitter Tolerance Test
MX183000A-PL011	PCIe Link Sequence
MX183000A-PL021	PCIe Link Training
MX183000A-PL022	USB Link Training
MX183000A-PL023	USB 3.2 × 2 Link Training
MX183000A-PL025	PCIe 5 Link Training
MX183000A-PL026	PCIe 6 Link Training
MX183000A-PL031	DUT Error Counts Import