Product description

The Centellax TG1B1-A 10G BERT is a cost-effective 0.5 to 12.5Gbps Pseudo-Random Bit Sequence generator and Bit Error Rate Tester designed for automated production-line testing, manufacturing and R&D lab use.

The BERT features an internal clock operating from 9.85 to 11.35Gbps, differential inputs and outputs, output amplitude control, jitter injection capability, GPIB control, and excellent eye quality. Centellax offers a standard one-year warranty, with an extended warranty available, and free calibration during the warranty period. The Centellax LabView VI driver allows you to easily integrate the BERT into your test system.

Key benefits and features

• Low cost, high performance
• Internal or external clock system
• Differential or single-ended input and outputs
• Programmable output amplitude control
• High-UI jitter injection for stressed eye testing
• Local push-button and GPIB remote interface

For international pricing please contact your local rep or distributor.

Product documentation

NI labview drivers

The following National Instrument LabView drivers are provided free of charge with no user license required. You may download, modify, and freely distribute the driver. Centellax offers no direct or implied warranty on the software; contact National Instruments for troubleshooting or compatibility concerns. The driver allows virtual instrument (VI) GUI control of the 10G BERT, along with additional BER scan, differential BER measurement, and other features.

The complete LabView 6.1 virtual instrument (VI) files for graphical control of the TG1B1-A: 10G BERT via GPIB; software includes graphical BER scan, differential BER measurement, and other features.

Typical product performance

All measurements made with the BERT internal clock, performed on an Agilent 86100 DCA, with 50GHz sampling heads, and a 10G precision timebase. Measurements were made with a 12-inch data cable and 36-inch trigger cable.

Support documentation

10G Signal Integrity Test Applications

<7.5G Signal Integrity Test Applications