The N4962A serial BERT 12.5 Gb/s operates from 500 Mb/s
The document is a user guide for the Agilent N4962A Serial BERT, which operates at speeds from 500 Mb/s up to 12.5 Gb/s using an external clock or programmable internal clock. It provides instructions on safe operation and environmental requirements.
Key safety precautions include ensuring proper grounding, avoiding operation in explosive atmospheres, and not removing instrument covers unless performed by qualified personnel. The device is designed for indoor use within a temperature range of 10 to 40 °C.
The instrument operates from 500 Mb/s to 12.5 Gb/s when referencing an external clock, and from 9.85 to 11.35 Gb/s with the programmable internal clock.
The instrument is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31 °C.
The expected useful life of the product is forty years.