Agilent/Keysight N4980A
Agilent / Keysight Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT). Frequency Range: 13 GHz to 16 GHz (N4972A/N4963A clock synthesizers); 13 Gb/s to 32 Gb/s (serial data rates).
- Model
- Agilent / Keysight N4980A
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $19,500
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- N4980A
This unit
The Keysight N4980A is a multi-instrument BERT software platform that centralizes control of high-speed serial data test equipment through a unified graphical interface. It enables simultaneous Bit Error Rate (BER) and Jitter Tolerance (JTOL) measurements across single and multi-channel configurations, supporting unlimited channel capacity. Engineers use the N4980A for signal integrity analysis, compliance testing, and characterization of serial data receivers, multi-lane devices, and SERDES components operating at data rates from 12.5 Gb/s to 32 Gb/s.
Technical Specifications
BER Measurement Capability: Supports single-channel and multi-channel BER testing with unlimited channel count. Real-time instantaneous BER monitoring via strip chart display. Bathtub curve visualization across variable BER confidence levels for eye opening analysis. JTOL Testing: Optional N4980A-JTS extension enables both single and multi-channel jitter tolerance characterization. Parallel testing accelerates multi-lane device measurement. Pattern Generation: Programmable pattern editor supports patterns up to 8 Mb in length with sub-pattern definition for complex sequences. Integrated de-emphasis tap weight computation tool for equalization calculation.Key Features
- Windows-based GUI with centralized multi-instrument control
- Automatic instrument discovery via GPIB or USB
- Strip chart BER history tracking
- Bathtub curve graphical analysis for performance visualization
- Tabular and graphical results output
Compatible Instruments The N4980A controls Keysight serial BERT and pattern generation hardware:
N4960A Serial BERT (17 and 32 Gb/s)
N4962A Serial BERT (12.5 Gb/s)
N4963A Clock Synthesizer (13.5 GHz)
N4965A Multi-channel BERT (12.5 Gb/s)
N4971A Pattern Generator (13 Gb/s)
N4972A Clock Synthesizer (16 GHz)
N4951A/B Pattern Generator (17/32 Gb/s remote head)
N4952A Error Detector (17/32 Gb/s remote head)
N4955A Pattern Generator (12.5 Gb/s remote head)
N4956A Error Detector (12.5 Gb/s remote head)
N4957A Clock Doubler (remote head)
Typical Applications Signal integrity analysis, standards compliance verification, receiver characterization, and multi-lane serial link validation.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 13 GHz to 16 GHz (N4972A/N4963A clock synthesizers) |
Agilent / Keysight N4980A — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Agilent / Keysight N4980A. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Agilent / Keysight N4980A price
This Agilent / Keysight N4980A is listed at $19,500. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Agilent / Keysight N4980A calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Agilent / Keysight N4980A is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
