Anritsu MU196020A PAM4 PPG User manual

Document No.: M-W3976AE-11.0
ANRITSU CORPORATION
MU196020A
PAM4 PPG
MU196040A
PAM4 ED
MU196040B
PAM4 ED
Operation Manual
11th Edition
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MU196020A PAM4 PPG
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Operation Manual
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Note:
For the purpose of this Warranty, "unusual environments" means use:
●In places of direct sunlight
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accordance with the Decision 768/2008/EC to indicate that they conform to
the EMC, LVD and RoHS directive of the European Union (EU).
CE marking
1. Product Model
Plug-in Units: MU196020A PAM4 PPG
MU196040B PAM4 ED
2. Applied Directive and Standards
When the MU196020A PAM4 PPG and MU196040B PAM4 ED are
installed in the MP1900A, the applied directive and standards of this unit
conform to those of the MP1900A main frame.
PS: About main frame
Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame
types that MU196020A and MU196040B can be used with.

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regulations in the United Kingdom.
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1. Product Model
Plug-in Units: MU196020A PAM4 PPG
MU196040B PAM4 ED
2. Applied Regulations and Standards
When the MU196020A PAM4 PPG and MU196040B PAM4 ED are
installed in the MP1900A, the applied directive and standards of this unit
conform to those of the MP1900A main frame.
PS: About main frame
Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame
types that MU196020A and MU196040B can be used with.

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Australia/New Zealand.
RCM marking
1. Product Model
Plug-in Units: MU196020A PAM4 PPG
MU196040A PAM4 ED
MU196040B PAM4 ED
2. Applied Directive and Standards
When the MU196020A PAM4 PPG, MU196040A PAM4 ED and
MU196040B PAM4 ED are installed in the MP1900A, the applied directive
and standards of this unit conform to those of the MP1900A main frame.
PS: About main frame
Please contact Anritsu for the latest information on the main frame
types that MU196020A, MU196040A and MU196040B can be used
with.

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About This Manual
A testing system combining an MP1900A Signal Quality Analyzer-R,
module(s), and control software is called a Signal Quality Analyzer-R
Series. The operation manuals of the Signal Quality Analyzer-R Series
consist of separate documents for the MP1900A, module(s), and control
software, as shown below.
Configuration of Signal Quality Analyzer-R Series Operation
Describes the basic operations, panel details, and maintenance of the MP1900A, as
well as the steps from module installation to the start of
use.
indicates this document.
Describes the panel details, how to operate, performance test, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of the
module to be installed on the MP1900A.
Module Operation Manual
MU181000A 12.5GHz Synthesizer MU181000B 12.5GHz 4 port Synthesizer
Operation Manual
MU181500B Jitter Modulation Source Operation Manual
Describes the panel details, how to operate, performance test, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of the MU181000A
and MU181000B.
Describes the panel details, how to operate, performance test and maintenance of the
MU181500B.
MP1900A Signal Quality Analyzer-R Operation Manual
MU195020A 21G/32G bit/s SI PPG MU195040A 21G/32G bit/s SI ED
MU195050A Noise Generator Operation Manual
MU183040A 28G/32G bit/s ED MU183041A 28G/32G bit/s 4ch ED
MU183040B 28G/32G bit/s High Sensitivity ED
MU183041B 28G/32G bit/s 4ch High Sensitivity ED Operation Manual
Describes the panel details, how to operate, performance test, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of the MU183040A, MU183041A, MU183040B, and MU183041B.
MU183020A 28G/32G bit/s PPG MU183021A 28G/32G bit/s 4ch PPG
Operation Manual
Describes the panel details, performance test, maintenance, and troubleshooting of
the MU183020A and MU183021A.
MU196020A PAM4 PPG MU196040A PAM4 ED MU196040B PAM4 ED
Operation Manual
Describes the panel details, performance test, maintenance, and troubleshooting of
the
MU196020A, MU196040A, and MU196040B.

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Extended Application Operation Manual
MX183000A High-Speed Serial Data Test Software Operation Manual
Describes the setup and operating procedure of MX183000A.
Describes the operation of the extended application for the Signal Quality Analyzer-R
Series.
Configuration of Signal Quality Analyzer-R Series Operation Manuals (Cont’d)
indicates this document.
MX190000A Signal Quality Analyzer-R Control Software Operation Manual
Describes the operation of the software that controls the Signal Quality Analyzer-R
Series
.

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Appendix Index
2
3
4
5
6
7
Table of Contents
About This Manual................................................. I
Chapter 1 Overview ........................................... 1-1
1.1 Product Overview ......................................................... 1-2
1.2 Product Configuration ................................................... 1-4
1.3 Specifications.............................................................. 1-10
Chapter 2 Before Use ........................................ 2-1
2.1 Installation to MP1900A................................................ 2-2
2.2 How to Operate Application .......................................... 2-2
2.3 Preventing Damage ...................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3 Panel Layout and Connectors ........ 3-1
3.1 Panel Layout ................................................................. 3-2
3.2 Inter-Module Connection .............................................. 3-5
Chapter 4 Usage Examples............................... 4-1
4.1 Evaluating Optical Components in 400GbE
Transceiver ................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Evaluating Devices for 400GbE Transceiver................ 4-5
Chapter 5 Performance Test............................. 5-1
5.1 Timing of Performance Tests........................................ 5-2
5.2 Devices Required for Performance Tests..................... 5-3
5.3 Performance Test Items ............................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 Maintenance ..................................... 6-1
6.1 Daily Maintenance ........................................................ 6-2
6.2 Cautions on Storage ..................................................... 6-2
6.3 Transportation............................................................... 6-3
6.4 Calibration..................................................................... 6-3

IV.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ............................... 7-1
7.1 Problems That Occur When Replacing Modules..........7-2
7.2 Problems That Occur During Output Waveform
Observation ................................................................7-3
7.3 Problems That Occur During Error Rate Measurement7-4
7.4 Synchronization Failures .............................................7-5
Appendix A Pseudo-Random Pattern ............. A-1
Appendix B List of Default Settings ................ B-1
Appendix C Performance Test Record Sheet
....................................................... C-1
Index ...................................................Index-1

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Overview
Overview
This chapter describes the overview of the following modules.
●MU196020A PAM4 PPG (hereafter, MU196020A)
●MU196040A PAM4 ED (hereafter, MU196040A)
●MU196040B PAM4 ED (hereafter, MU196040B)
1.1 Product Overview........................................................1-2
1.2 Product Configuration .................................................1-4
1.2.1 Standard configuration ....................................1-4
1.2.2 Options ...........................................................1-6
1.2.3 Optional accessories.......................................1-8
1.3 Specifications............................................................1-10
1.3.1 Specifications for MU196020A ......................1-10
1.3.2 Specifications for MU196040A ......................1-45
1.3.3 Specifications for MU196040B ......................1-60

Chapter 1 Overview
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1.1 Product Overview
The MU196020A, MU196040A, and MU196040B (hereinafter “MP1900A
modules”) are plug-in modules that can be built into the MP1900A Signal
Quality Analyzer-R. MP1900A supports error measurement with PRBS
patterns, DATA patterns and various PAM4 test patterns at the following
bit rates or baud rates:
•MU196020A: Max. 64.2 Gbit/s or 64.2 Gbaud
•MU196040A: Max. 32.1 Gbit/s or 32.1 Gbaud
•MU196040B: Max. 64.2 Gbit/s or 58.2 Gbaud
Combination of MU196020A and MU195050A Noise Generator
(hereinafter, MU195050A) supports generation of data which common
mode noise, differential mode noise and white noise are applied to and
which is optimal for signal integrity evaluation of up to 32.1 Gbaud.
Various option configurations are available for the MP1900A modules.
This module is therefore useful for research, development, and
production of various types of digital communication equipment,
modules, and devices.
The features of the MP1900A modules are as follows:
MU196020A features
•Capable of generating one channel of NRZ or PAM4 signal at up to
64.2 Gbit/s or 64.2 Gbaud. (MU196020A-003)
•Capable of independently adjusting the amplitude of each eye of
PAM4 signal.
•Capable of generating signals of PRBS pattern, DATA pattern and
various PAM4 patterns.
•Capable of signal integrity evaluation using 4TAP Emphasis
(MU196020A-x11)
•Capable of adding intersymbol interference (ISI) using 4TAP
Emphasis. (MU196020A-x40)
•Capable of generating patterns and inserting errors, which support
RS-FEC(544,514) and RS-FEC(528,514). (MU196020A-z42)
•Capable of synchronizing operations among channels using multiple
MU196020As that are installed in MP1900A.
This function allows generating synchronous data supported by the
application that requires Multi Channel. (MU196020A-x50)
MU196040A features
•Supporting symbol measurement of one channel of PAM4 signal at up
to 32.1 Gbaud using the built-in PAM4 Decoder circuit.
•Capable of measuring signals of PRBS pattern, DATA pattern and
various PAM4 patterns.

1.1 Product Overview
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Overview
•Long user-programmable patterns (256 Mbits, 256 Msymbol)
•Capable of evaluating serial communication by selecting MU196040A-
001 that has one data input channel each for NRZ (32.1 Gbit/s) and
PAM4 (32.1 Gbaud).
•Having the input sensitivity (typical values) of NRZ 23 mV (32.1
Gbit/s, Eye Height) and PAM4 23 mV (32.1 Gbaud, Eye Height, per
eye) and optimal for signal evaluation.
•Capable of clock recovery on 25.5 to 32.1 Gbaud signals by installing
MU196040A-x22.
•Capable of evaluating PAM4 signals by Symbol Error Rate (SER) by
installing MU196040A-x41.
MU196040B features
•Supporting symbol measurement of one channel of PAM4 signal at up
to 58.2 Gbaud using the built-in PAM4 Decoder circuit.
•Capable of measuring signals of PRBS pattern, DATA pattern and
various PAM4 patterns.
•Long user-programmable patterns (256 Mbits, 256 Msymbols)
•Capable of capturing the data pattern of up to 8 Mbits or 4 Msymbols.
•Capable of capturing the data pattern, in which RS-FEC Symbol
Error(s) occurred, and counting FEC Symbol Errors.
•Capable of evaluating serial communication by selecting MU196040B-
002 or y12 that has one data input channel each for NRZ (64.2 Gbit/s)
and PAM4 (58.2 Gbaud).
•Having the input sensitivity (typical values) of NRZ 23 mV (32.1
Gbit/s, Eye Height) and PAM4 23 mV (32.1 Gbaud, Eye Height, per
eye) and optimal for signal evaluation.
•Capable of using the Equalizer function by installing the MU196040B-
x11.
•Capable of clock recovery on 2.4 to 29.0 Gbaud signals by installing
MU196040B-x21.
•Capable of clock recovery on 2.4 to 32.1 Gbaud signals by installing
MU196040B-x22.
•Capable of clock recovery on 51.0 to 58.2 Gbaud signals by installing
MU196040B-x23.
•Capable of evaluating PAM4 signals by Symbol Error Rate (SER) by
installing MU196040B-z41.
•Capable of measuring Uncorrectable Codewords and FEC symbol
errors in RS-FEC Scrambled Idle pattern by installing the
MU196040B-w42.

Chapter 1 Overview
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1.2 Product Configuration
1.2.1 Standard configuration
Table 1.2.1-1 and Table 1.2.1-2 below show the standard configurations of
the three MP1900A modules respectively.
Table 1.2.1-1 Standard Configuration of MU196020A
Item Model Name Product Name Q'ty Remarks
Mainframe
MU196020A
PAM4 PPG
1
Accessories
J1632A
Terminator
4
Clock Output,
Aux Output × 2,
Gating Output
V210
Terminator
2
Data Output × 2
J1341A
Open
2
Ext Clock Input,
AUX Input
J1359A
Coaxial Adaptor (K-P.K-J, SMA)
1
Clock Output
J1717A
Coaxial Adaptor (SMA-P, SAM-J)
5
Ext Clock Input,
Aux Output × 2,
Gating Output,
AUX Input
Table 1.2.1-2 Standard Configuration of MU196040A
Item Model Name Product Name Q'ty Remarks
Mainframe
MU196040A
PAM4 ED
1
Accessories
J1632A
Terminator
2
Aux Output × 2,
J1341A
Open
2
Ext Clock Input,
AUX Input
J1359A
Coaxial Adaptor (K-P.K-J, SMA)
1
Ext Clock Input
J1717A
Coaxial Adaptor (SMA-P, SAM-J)
3
Aux Output × 2,
AUX Input
When the MU196040A-001 is installed:
J1341A
Open
2
Data Input × 2
J1359A
Coaxial Adaptor (K-P.K-J, SMA)
2
Data Input × 2