Anritsu MU181040A – 12.5Gb/s Error Detector Module

The Anritsu MU181040A is a 12.5 Gb/s error detector module engineered for precise error detection and signal integrity analysis in high-speed digital communication systems. This plug-in module integrates into Anritsu Signal Quality Analyzer (SQA) mainframes - including the MP1800A and MT1810A - to enable accurate testing across research, development, manufacturing, and quality assurance workflows. The MU181040A operates at maximum data rates of 12.50 Gb/s and maximum clock rates of 12.5 GHz, supporting PRBS, data, zero-substitution, mixed, and sequence patterns with 128 Mbits of user-programmable pattern memory.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Data Rate: 12.50 Gb/s

Maximum Clock Rate: 12.5 GHz

Module Type: Plug-in Error Detector (ED) for SQA series mainframes

Host Mainframes: MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer, MT1810A

Pattern Memory: 128 Mbits user-programmable capacity

Key Features

Supports PRBS, data, zero-substitution, mixed, and sequence patterns

Scalable architecture: two modules achieve 25 Gb/s; four modules achieve 50 Gb/s

Compatible with other detector modules (MU181020A/B) for expanded frequency band coverage within a single mainframe

Optional jitter modulation (MU181040A-001) and variable clock delay (MU181040A-030) configurations

Clock recovery option (-x20) for frequency band adjustment on MU181040A/B modules

Calibration (CAL) option available

Typical Applications

Research and development of high-speed logic, ICs, and digital systems

Testing of optical modulators

Error detection and analysis in high-speed data transmission links

Signal integrity optimization in digital communication networks

Compatibility & Integration The MU181040A integrates into Anritsu SQA mainframes as a modular error detector. Multi-module configurations support higher aggregate data rates. Specific slot configurations and master module dependencies apply when combining MU181040A units with other module types.