High-Speed BERT and Signal Integrity Testing for Next-Generation Interfaces
The Anritsu MP1900A Signal Quality Analyzer-R is a modular high-performance bit error rate tester designed for electrical physical-layer validation of high-speed serial interfaces using NRZ, PAM4, and application-dependent PAM3 signaling.
Its 8-slot mainframe can be configured with pulse pattern generators, error detectors, jitter and noise sources, and signal-conditioning modules to build receiver-test and signal-integrity environments matched to the required interface and data rate. The platform supports applications ranging from multi-channel 32 Gbit/s NRZ measurements to high-baud-rate PAM4 testing.
8-Slot Modular BERT
Configure PPG, ED, jitter, noise, and related modules for specific high-speed interface measurements.
Up to 64.2 Gbaud Generation
High-speed PAM4 PPG configurations support rates to 64.2 Gbaud, with capability determined by installed modules and options.
PCIe 1–7
Supports PCI Express receiver and signal-integrity development from legacy generations through PCIe 7 Base Specification evaluation.
Jitter + Noise Stress
Create stressed receiver signals using configurable jitter, ISI, emphasis, and common- or differential-mode noise functions.
The MP1900A supports high-speed interface development including 100 GbE through 800 GbE, CEI interfaces, PCI Express, CXL, USB, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, SAS, Fibre Channel, SERDES, and high-speed interconnects. Automated receiver-test environments can also combine the MP1900A with supported oscilloscopes and partner compliance software.
8-Slot Modular Architecture
Configure the MP1900A with PPG, error detector, jitter, noise, and signal-conditioning modules to match individual high-speed interface and receiver-test requirements.
NRZ and PAM4 Signal Testing
Supports multi-channel NRZ measurements to 32.1 Gbit/s and high-speed PAM4 generation and detection using application-specific PPG and ED modules.
High-Speed PAM4 Generation
The MU196020C PPG supports operation to 64.2 Gbaud with high-quality waveform generation, low intrinsic random jitter, programmable emphasis, and channel emulation functions.
PCI Express Receiver Testing
Supports PCI Express physical-layer receiver testing, Link Training, LTSSM analysis, stressed-signal generation, and interface debugging across multiple PCIe generations.
PCIe Gen7 Evaluation
Current MP1900A solutions support 128 GT/s PAM4 stressed-signal generation and automated receiver evaluation for PCIe 7 Base Specification development.
Jitter Generation and Tolerance Testing
Configurable jitter functions support sinusoidal, random, bounded uncorrelated, and spread-spectrum clock jitter for stressed receiver and jitter-tolerance measurements.
Voltage Noise Injection
Optional noise-generation hardware supports common-mode and differential-mode interference for reproducing stressed high-speed receiver conditions.
Emphasis, ISI, and Channel Emulation
PPG configurations support programmable emphasis, variable ISI, and S-parameter-based channel emulation for reproducing transmission-path loss and signal degradation.
High-Sensitivity Error Detection
Configurable error detector modules provide BER and symbol-error measurements with clock recovery and equalization options for high-speed receiver evaluation.
USB4 Version 2.0
Applicable MP1900A configurations support USB4 Version 2.0 receiver testing at up to 80 Gbit/s using PAM3 signaling, including stressed-signal and training-related evaluations.
Ethernet and Data-Center Interfaces
Supports physical-layer and BERT applications for 100 GbE, 200 GbE, 400 GbE, 800 GbE, CEI, SERDES, optical-module electrical interfaces, and high-speed interconnect development.
Automated Test Integration
GPIB and LAN remote interfaces plus Anritsu and partner software enable automated receiver calibration, jitter-tolerance, and compliance-oriented test workflows.
PCI Express Gen1–Gen7 Receiver Testing
High-Speed Serial Interface BER Testing
PAM4 Signal Integrity Evaluation
Stressed Receiver and Jitter Tolerance Testing
100G / 200G / 400G / 800G Ethernet Testing
CEI-25G / 28G / 56G / 112G Evaluation
USB 3.2 and USB4 Receiver Testing
Thunderbolt Interface Testing
CXL Interface Development
DisplayPort Receiver Testing
SERDES and High-Speed Interconnect Testing
Data Center and AI Accelerator Interface Validation
MP1900A Mainframe Specifications
| Architecture | Modular high-performance bit error rate test platform |
|---|---|
| Module Slots | 8 |
| Display | 12.1-inch WXGA, 1280 × 800 |
| Remote Interface | GPIB, LAN |
| External Interfaces | USB ×6, VGA ×1, HDMI ×1 |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Power | AC 100–120 V / AC 200–240 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 1350 VA |
| Dimensions | 340 (W) × 222.5 (H) × 451 (D) mm |
| Maximum Mainframe Mass | 20 kg maximum, excluding plug-in modules |
Selected High-Speed Test Modules and Capabilities
| Module | Function | Key Capability |
|---|---|---|
| MU196020C | PAM4 Pulse Pattern Generator | 2.4 to 64.2 Gbaud depending on application/options; supports NRZ, PAM4, and PAM3 coding; 4-tap emphasis and channel emulation. |
| MU196040B | PAM4 Error Detector | Up to 58.2 Gbaud PAM4 or 64.2 Gbaud NRZ depending on options; supports PAM4 error/symbol analysis, optional clock recovery and equalization. |
| MU195020A | 21G/32G SI Pulse Pattern Generator | NRZ operation from 2.4 Gbit/s to 21 or 32.1 Gbit/s; 10-tap emphasis, channel emulation, variable ISI, PCIe and USB Link Training support with required software. |
| MU195040A | 21G/32G SI Error Detector | NRZ operation from 2.4 Gbit/s to 21 or 32.1 Gbit/s; high-sensitivity input, CTLE, clock recovery, and Link Training support with required software. |
| MU196050B | Noise Generator | Provides differential-mode and common-mode interference for stressed receiver testing with the required accessories. |
| MU181500B | Jitter Modulation Source | Supports configurable jitter generation used for receiver stress and jitter-tolerance measurements. |
| MU196060A | 32 Gbaud NRZ/PAM4 Re-Driver | Supports PCIe receiver-test signal conditioning and return-path equalization applications when combined with applicable MP1900A modules. |
Supported data rates, modulation formats, channel counts, receiver functions, and interface-specific test capabilities depend on the installed plug-in modules, hardware options, software licenses, and external test equipment. Confirm the required interface and compliance-test configuration before selecting the system.
