Agilent/Keysight E4209B

The Agilent/Keysight E4209B is a Broadband Cell Protocol Processor (CPP) module designed for real-time and post-processing protocol testing within the Agilent/Keysight Broadband Series Test System (BSTS). This 1-slot, C-size VXI module enables ATM network testing with user-defined traffic generation capabilities up to 149.76 Mb/s across the 155 Mb/s BSTS cell bus. The module supports configurable line interfaces spanning data rates from 1.5 to 622 Mb/s, making it suitable for multi-rate broadband protocol validation.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Broadband Cell Protocol Processor (CPP) Module


• Form Factor: 1-Slot, C-size VXI Module


• Protocol Support: Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)


• User-Defined Traffic Generation: Up to 149.76 Mb/s


• Cell Bus Interface: 155 Mb/s BSTS backplane


• Configurable Line Interface Data Rates: 1.5 to 622 Mb/s

Key Features

• Real-time and post-processing ATM protocol testing capabilities


• VXIbus integration for seamless system connectivity


• Multi-rate line interface support across broadband speed ranges


• Flexible traffic generation for protocol validation

Typical Applications

• ATM network protocol validation and functional testing


• Real-time traffic generation and monitoring


• Post-processing analysis of protocol behavior


• Multi-rate broadband system characterization

Compatibility & Integration The E4209B integrates into the Broadband Series Test System (BSTS) via VXIbus backplane connectivity. The module operates within either the E4210 Form-13 chassis (11 user module slots) or the E4400 Form-7 chassis (5 user module slots), providing flexible system configuration options for various test environments.