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Receiver and Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) Basics

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In this course, we'll learn the essentials of bit error rate testing and receiver testing using a Bit Error Ratio Tester (BERT).

Learn:

Methods for characterizing serial data links
Tips for identifying impairments
How to make bit error rate measurements with a Keysight BERT

Lessons

Lesson 1 - Introduction to BERTs

Introduces the basics of bit error ratio testers (BERTs), which are used to test the performance of digital communication circuits. BERTs compare the received data stream to the original data stream, and the resulting bit error ratio (BER) indicates the number of errors introduced by the transmission channel.

Lesson 2 - Characterizing Serial Data Links

Discusses the basics of BER testing, including how to calculate BER, how to measure BER, and how to interpret BER results. It also covers the different types of BER tests, such as static BER tests and dynamic BER tests.

Lesson 3 - Receiver Testing, Bit Error Rate Basics

Introduces the BERT in more detail, covering the different components of a BERT, how to use a BERT, and how to interpret BERT results. It also discusses the different types of BERTs that are available.

Lesson 4 - Introducing the BERT

Provides a hands-on introduction to using a BERT. It covers how to set up a BERT, how to generate and transmit test patterns, and how to interpret BERT results.

Lesson 5 - Impairments

Provides more hands-on experience with BER testing using a BERT. It covers how to perform static BER tests, dynamic BER tests, and eye pattern analysis.

Lesson 6 - What Impairments Look Like

Discusses how to use a BERT to test the performance of digital receivers. It covers how to measure receiver sensitivity, receiver timing jitter, and receiver eye width.

Lesson 7 - Making BERT Measurements with a BERT

Concludes the course by summarizing the key concepts that were covered. It also provides some resources for further learning about BER testing and BERTs.

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