Fully integrated test system provides error/noise performance characterisation

The G.703 Interface Pod enables the FB100A to provide a fully integrated test system for R&D and manufacturing. Adding the optional G.703 pod and optional noise generation capabilities to the FB100A with its automatic and highly accurate carrier-to-noise-level calibration, gives users a comprehensive test solution ideal for effectively characterising error/noise performance. Used to test a range of RF/IF modems and other equipment carrying digital data through standardised telecommunications interfaces, the FB100A reduces test system development time and significantly decreases unit test times. This leads to higher production throughput as well as more accurate and repeatable results.

The FastBit G.703 Interface Pod has the same form factor as other FB100A pods–the HSSI pod and the Telecom Data Interface pod. It features a full range of standard instrument tests and results, including automatic bit-error-rate measurements (versus carrier-to-noise) and frequency-tunable noise that ranges from 5 MHz to 2.4 GHz with selectable noise bandwidths. The pod uses a transmitter clock internal or receiver with a transmit frequency deviation of ±2000 ppm (parts per million). The G.703 pod can operate in comprehensive loop-back mode, T1/E1 balanced and unbalanced mode, or monitor mode.

Unframed operation is available for the following interfaces: T1, E1, T3, E3, E4, STS-1, STS-3, STM-1. A full range of interfaces is available for PDH, SDH and SONET systems up to 155 Mbit/s.

The Aeroflex FastBit G.703 Interface Pod is currently available for order with delivery in 4-6 weeks.