Agilent/Keysight E4832A

The Agilent/Keysight E4832A is a single-slot VXI module that functions as a parallel bit error ratio tester within the ParBERT 81250 platform. It supports configurable test setups for parallel interface validation across Gigabit Ethernet, Digital Video, and OC-192 applications, accommodating up to four E4838A Generator cards and two E4835A Analyzer cards.

Technical Specifications

• Operating range: 333 Kb/s to 675 Mb/s


• Memory depth: 2 Mbit per channel


• Pattern storage: Up to 2 Mb memory-based patterns Generator Module


• Output configuration: Differential


• Amplitude range: 0.1 to 3.5 V peak-to-peak


• Transition time (10%-90%): 0.5 to 4.5 ns


• Data mode jitter: < 100 ps peak-to-peak (80 ps typical)


• Clock mode jitter: 8 ps rms (typical) Analyzer Module


• Input types: Differential or single-ended


• Input impedance: 50 ohm


• Sensitivity: 50 mV differential


• Input voltage ranges: -2 V to +3 V and 0 V to 5 V (selectable)

Key Features

• Pseudo Random Word Sequence (PRWS) generation


• Standard PRBS generation to 2^31-1


• User-defined and mixed-data pattern analysis


• Bit error ratio measurement from parallel ports

Typical Applications

• Gigabit Ethernet interface validation


• Digital Video signal testing


• OC-192 parallel interface characterization

Compatibility & Integration The E4832A integrates with Keysight E4838A generator and E4835A analyzer front-end cards. The ParBERT 81250 platform supports scaled configurations up to 45 Gb/s analysis speeds using different module combinations.