HP 71603B

The HP 71603B error performance analyzer addresses applications for high speed digital testing up to 3 Gb/s, including R&D and manufacturing test of lightwave components and sub-assemblies; advanced computer technology and high-capacity communication systems. Provides a range of PRBS and user-defined patterns with versatile triggering facilities.





Frequency range


Pattern generator, error detector 100 MHz to 3 GHz





Test patterns


PRBS 2^31 - 1, 2^23 - 1, 2^15 - 1, 2^10 - 1, 2^7 - 1


User-defined (max) 4 Mbit via 3-1/2 inch disk





Zero substitution


Pattern length (2^13, 2^11, 2^10, 2^7) - 1 bit


Variable mark density ratio on patterns 2^13, 2^11, 2^10, 2^7





Measurements


Error count/ratio, Errored/error-free intervals, Clock frequency