62 Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions User Guide
2 Know Your Hardware
M8045A Front Panel Input/Output Ports
Table 37 M8045A Front Panel Input/Output Ports
Clk Mod In input is active green
Sys Out A/Sys Out B output is active green
Sys In A/Sys In B logic state is detected green
Connector Name Active when... Color
The inputs/outputs of the M8045A module are sensitive to static
electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as
wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of
electrostatic damage.
Connector Name Description
Clk Out 1, 2 • Low Jitter (~150fs) Clk out. Baud-rate / 1,2,4,8,16
• Same Jitter as Data out or clean clk
• Typ 1.5 V pp
• Used for Analyzer as external clock
P and N P and N must be connected to M8057A remote head.
Remote Head 1, 2 Remote Head Control. This output provides power and control signals for the
remote head amplifier
Data Mod In 1, 2 This input is used for data out delay modulation by an external source.