Telecom test and measurement vendor (T&M) vendor Tektronix today launched its integrated 40 Gb/s Programmable Pattern Generator (PPG).
This is an industry first, said Tektronix.
Tektronix will ship the new test tool in the second quarter of 2014. Prices start at $149,464.
This 40 Gb/s PPG, along with the previously announced 40 Gb/s Programmable Error Detector now comprise a complete 40 Gb/s BERT solution.
The company said with 200 fs Random Jitter (RJ) and 8 ps risetime performance, the new Tektronix PPG4001 delivers enough performance and signal quality for data testing at 40 Gb/s. This will assist design engineers who want to test their SERDES, ICs, components, modules, and systems to ensure that they are working to specification.
“The demand for bandwidth is driving new standards and applications such as 100G Ethernet, 400G Ethernet, OIF-CEI VSR, and coherent optical communications,” said Brian Reich, general manager, Performance Oscilloscopes, Tektronix.
Tektronix’s PPG4001 features programmable data rates, PRBS and programmable data, and jitter insertion which is necessary to determine if a design will meet applications requirements. The PPG4001 meets or exceeds the requirements for performance and features for 40 Gb/s serial data applications.
The company said the PPG4001 increases engineer productivity with its built-in jitter stressing capabilities. The PPG4001 includes options for high-frequency jitter insertion (RJ, SJ, and BUJ) as well as low-frequency SJ. These built-in options are front panel push button or remotely programmable and allow for comprehensive stress testing of optical modules and electrical SERDES devices.
