Why Move from the M8020A to the M8040A?

The Keysight M8040A is a high-performance bit error ratio tester (BERT) that enables verification, characterization, and compliance testing of the latest generation of standards. It supports data rates up to 64 Gbaud NRZ / PAM4 and offers integrated forward error correction (FEC) encoding and equalization. It also provides interactive link training and SKP ordered set filtering for PCIe, USB, SATA, SAS, and CCIX standards. The M8040A is the ideal solution for testing Ethernet, PCIe, USB, Thunderbolt, OIF CEI, SATA, SAS, CCIX, PON, Fibre Channel, MIPI M-PHY, and DisplayPort applications. It can also be used for testing optical transceivers, cables, backplanes, and other high-speed digital components. The M8040A consists of two hardware modules: the M8041A pattern generator (PG) and the M8046A error detector (ED). The M8041A can generate patterns up to 64 Gbaud NRZ / PAM4 and the M8046A can analyze errors up to 64 Gbaud NRZ / 58 Gbaud PAM4. Both modules can be controlled using the same Keysight M8070B user interface and remote commands. The M8040A can be combined with other Keysight instruments and accessories to create a complete test ecosystem. For example, the Keysight UXR Series oscilloscopes can be used for signal integrity analysis and eye diagram measurements. The Keysight N4917CACA optical receiver stress test solution can be used for optical compliance testing. The Keysight N7015A type-C test fixture can be used for USB 3.2 and Thunderbolt testing. The M8040A is the successor of the Keysight M8020A J-BERT, which supports data rates up to 16 Gbit/s NRZ. Customers who want to upgrade from the M8020A to the M8040A can take advantage of the trade-in program offered by Keysight. The trade-in program allows customers to save up to 25% on a new M8040A, migrate to the latest technology sooner, and enhance their competitive edge. For more information about the M8040A, please visit [www.keysight.com] or contact your local Keysight representative. You can also find more details about the specifications, applications, and trade-in program in the PDF document [Why Move from the M8020A to the M8040A?].