use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?
use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?
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Hi,
I am new to communication testing. I want to measure eye diagram for a 10Gb/s optical receiver. The common approach is to feed an optical modulator with PRBS patterns from a pattern generator input from a 10Gb/s clock source and use the optical modulator to modulate optical signal for DUT (the optical receiver) and measure DUT output with DCA. Can I use the network analyzer output signal as the clock source for the pattern generator? I am trying to save money for purchasing a clock generator or a microwave synthesizer. Thanks for your help!
I am new to communication testing. I want to measure eye diagram for a 10Gb/s optical receiver. The common approach is to feed an optical modulator with PRBS patterns from a pattern generator input from a 10Gb/s clock source and use the optical modulator to modulate optical signal for DUT (the optical receiver) and measure DUT output with DCA. Can I use the network analyzer output signal as the clock source for the pattern generator? I am trying to save money for purchasing a clock generator or a microwave synthesizer. Thanks for your help!





RE: use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?
I presume that you already have a particular network analyzer in mind (one available to you). Using the brand and model number, find the user manual. If it's possible to employ it as a simple clock source, then it's very likely that the manual will have a section explaining how.
RE: use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?
RE: use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?
RE: use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?
You'll need to consider cable loss. At GHz range every foot counts.
Don't forget equipment rental. If your time is worth anything, then renting the exact equipment you need might be better, faster, cheaper.
RE: use network analyzer as clock source for eye measurement?