Anritsu MU183020A – Pulse Pattern Generator (PPG) Module; 2.4 Gbit/s to 28.1 Gbit/s

The Anritsu MU183020A is a Pulse Pattern Generator (PPG) module engineered for high-speed digital communication system testing across 2.4 Gbit/s to 28.1 Gbit/s, with optional extension to 32.1 Gbit/s. This module integrates into the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer series to deliver precise pulse pattern generation for characterization and validation of high-speed interfaces in research, development, and production environments.

Technical Specifications Data Rate Performance

Operating bit rate: 2.4 Gbit/s to 28.1 Gbit/s

Extended rate (Option 001): Up to 32.1 Gbit/s Signal Generation

Pattern types: PRBS (2^n–1 where n = 7, 9, 10, 11, 15, 20, 23, 31), programmable DATA, Zero-Substitution, and Mixed patterns

Output amplitude: 0.5 to 3.5 Vp-p variable; 2 V with Option 012; 3.5 V with Option 013; low-amplitude steps (0.1%) available for 0.5 to 0.998 Vpp with options

Rise/fall times (20–80%): Typical 12 ps at 28.1 Gbit/s and 32.1 Gbit/s, 3.5 Vp-p; eye diagram values 9.36 ps to 10.86 ps depending on amplitude

Jitter: Typical 8 ps p-p (sampling oscilloscope <200 fs rms intrinsic); eye diagram measurements 479 fs rms to 571 fs rms

Data delay range: –1000 to +1000 mUI, 2 mUI steps (Option 030)

Cross-point adjust: 20–80% (1 to 3.5 Vpp), 30–70% (0.5 to 0.998 Vpp) at 0.1% step increments (Options 013, 023) Clock and Interface

Clock output: Single-ended, K-connector, 50 Ω; full-rate (2.4 GHz to 32.1 GHz) or half-rate (1.2 GHz to 16.05 GHz); amplitude 0.3 to 1.0 Vp-p

External clock input: SMA-connector, 50 Ω; 1.2 GHz to 16.05 GHz; –6.5 to +4.0 dBm

Auxiliary input/output: SMA-connectors, 50 Ω for error injection, burst enable, divided output, pattern sync, and burst functions

Key Features

Supports PRBS sequences up to 2^31–1 for compliance and stress testing

Variable output amplitude with fine-grain cross-point control for parametric testing

Sub-12 ps edge rates enable accurate high-speed interface emulation

Low intrinsic jitter (<600 fs rms) for deterministic signal generation

Typical Applications

High-speed serial link characterization (PCIe, USB, Ethernet)

Receiver sensitivity and eye margin measurement

Jitter injection and tolerance verification

Production quality assurance for digital communication modules