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Excellent Expandability
Easy Flexibility for Multi-Channel Measurements at Various Transmission Rates and Formats
400 GbE is the standard for the next generation of large-capacity transmissions but it is still unknown how much further data traffic will grow. To
cope with this data traffic growth, in addition to speeding-up NRZ signals and introducing multi-channel signalling, introduction of PAM4-format
signals is also progressing. To facilitate this change to multi-channels and the new PAM4 signals, the MP1900A series is an 8-slot modular
instrument that can be easily customized by selecting and adding required function modules. This flexible expandability supporting the latest
communications methods ensures both efficient R&D investment and the fastest time to market.
In addition to installing PPG, ED, and noise-generation modules in the 8-slot main unit, existing modules for the previous MP1800A series can also
be installed. The 21G/32G bit/s SI PPG/ED modules support selection of both one and two channels, enabling up to 16-channel measurement for
both the PPG and ED. The PAM4 PPG and ED modules can be installed simultaneously to support up to a 4ch PPG and 4ch ED in a one channel per
module configuration. Moreover, the pattern for each channel can be synchronized, providing an ideal solution for evaluating DAC, MUX and
DEMUX devices as well as for crosstalk and skew tolerance tests.
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: Refer to the MP1900A Selection Guide (MP1900A-E-Z-1) for details of the supported multi-channel configurations and module combinations.
Consult our business sales representative for use of other module configurations not described in the MP1900A Selection Guide.
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Differential
16ch
MP1900A
Pattern Sync Output
• NRZ (Max. 32 Gbit/s at 1ch)
16ch
8ch
4ch
2ch
1ch
256 Gbit/s 512 Gbit/s
PCIe 3.0 PCIe 4.0 PCIe 5.0
8 GT/s 16 GT/s 32 GT/s
1ch
PAM4 PPG/ED
2.4 Gbit/s USB3.2 USB4, TBT3 32.1 Gbit/s
10 Gbit/s 20 Gbit/s
• NRZ (Max. 64 Gbit/s at 1ch)
4ch
1ch
128 Gbit/s 256 Gbit/s
• PAM4 (Max. 64 Gbaud at 1ch)
4ch
1ch
256 Gbit/s 512 Gbit/s
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: Refer to the 32G/64G NRZ/PAM4 Signal Integrity Test Solution Catalog
(MP1900A_64G-E-A-1) for details of PAM4 PPG/ED.
SI PPG/ED Module Expandability PAM4 PPG/ED Expandability*