EXFO BA-1600 - 1.6T Bit Analyser - 8-Channel PAM4 Coding

Features

• High performance signal integrity and BER test function
• Powerful and user-friendly GUI
• PAM4 support
• FEC generation and analysis
• Channel PAM4 histogram
• Channel mapping
• I2C register read/write access
• Save and load functionality for all applicable parameters
• Automation

Applications

• Test and validation of 1.6T transceivers
• Testing high throughput in manufacturing
• 800G/1.6T interconnect testing
• Hyperscalers and AI data centers

Description

The new EXFO BA-1600 1.6T Bit Analyser is a cutting-edge tool designed to provide comprehensive testing capabilities from laboratory to factory environments. It offers speed and simplicity through API-controlled automation, making it ideal for a range of applications. This analyser supports 8-channel PAM4 coding with data rates of 106.25, 53.125, and 26.5625 GBd per lane, ensuring robust performance.

Key capabilities of the BA-1600 1.6T Bit Analyser include:

• Support for 1.6T PAM4 testing as an electrical BER tester
• Validation of 1.6T Ethernet for research, development, production, and test laboratories
• Enablement of FEC generation and analysis

The transition to 1.6T technology is transforming networking by advancing transceiver technology and disaggregated networks. These innovations tackle scalability, efficiency, and cost challenges, while also supporting critical connectivity for artificial intelligence. The EXFO BA-1600 1.6T Bit Analyser is a pioneering tool rigorous testing to ensure seamless integration and compatibility with existing infrastructure.