


Key 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 BA-1600 1.6T Bit Analyzer provides full lifecycle coverage from lab to fab, delivering both speed and simplicity through API-controlled automation. It supports 8-channel PAM4 coding with data rates of 106.25, 53.125, and 26.5625 GBd per lane.
The BA-1600 1.6T Bit Analyzer in a nutshell:
- Supports 1.6T PAM4 testing as an electrical BERT.
- Validates 1.6T Ethernet for R&D, production, and test labs.
- Enables FEC generation and analysis.

Take 1.6T from lab to fab, and beyond
The move to 1.6T is transforming networking through advancements in transceiver technology and disaggregated networks. These innovations tackle scalability, efficiency, and cost challenges while enabling critical connectivity for AI. Implementing 1.6T requires rigorous testing for seamless integration and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
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