JDSU PFA-35 Digital Communications Analyzer
The JDSU PFA-35 Digital Communications Analyzer is a versatile tool for testing and analyzing digital communication systems. It provides comprehensive testing capabilities for various communication protocols and interfaces. Ideal for field technicians and lab engineers.
- Model
- JDSU PFA-35
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $580
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- PFA-35
This unit
The JDSU PFA-35 is a handheld digital communications analyzer designed for field installation, commissioning, and maintenance of E1 and data circuits. This battery-operated instrument delivers comprehensive testing across multiple legacy interfaces and protocols, supporting data rates from 50 bps to 2 Mbps. Equipped with an intuitive menu-driven interface and softkey controls, the PFA-35 enables technicians to diagnose circuit performance, verify signal quality, and generate fault conditions with minimal setup time.
Technical Specifications
Data Circuit Testing- Supported interfaces: V.11/RS-442, V.24/RS-232, V.35, V.36/RS-449, EIA-530, G.703 (balanced and unbalanced)
- Data rates: 50 bps to 2 Mbps
- BERT on V.11/RS-442, V.24/RS-232, V.35, V.36/RS-449, EIA-530, and G.703 interfaces
- Framed and unframed testing modes
- X.50, X.50 PCM, HCM, and V.110 subrate circuit testing
- DCE/DTE emulation for protocol simulation
- V.24 asynchronous modem testing including round trip delay measurement E1 Circuit Testing
- Interface: G.703 (balanced and unbalanced)
- Data rate: 2 Mbps
- E1 physical layer: n × 64 kbps BERT, VF testing, round trip delay, and jitter measurement
- E1 service testing: Frame Relay and GSM
- QoS validation to G.821, G.826, and M.2100 ITU-T recommendations
- PCM30, PCM30 CRC, PCM31, and PCM31 CRC frame structure monitoring and generation
- G.704 framed 2 Mbit/s signal testing
- n × 64 kbps timeslot drop and insert functionality
Key Features
- Autoconfigure function detects and configures to circuit parameters with single-key operation
- Troubleshooter page displays instant network performance overview
- Histogram analysis of time-related errors
- Alarm and error status LEDs for problem identification
- Remote operation via V.24/RS-232 interface
- Test results storage and printing capability
- Downloadable software options extend testing functionality
Electrical
- Internal rechargeable NiCd batteries: 8 to 10 hours continuous operation
- External mains adapter/charger: US, Euro, UK, or Australian voltage compatible
Typical Applications Field commissioning of legacy telecommunications infrastructure, circuit verification during installation and maintenance, protocol compliance testing, and troubleshooting of data and E1 service performance.
JDSU PFA-35 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the JDSU PFA-35. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
JDSU PFA-35 price
This JDSU PFA-35 is listed at $580. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
JDSU PFA-35 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the JDSU PFA-35 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 →
