Product Description
Reach Technologies BERT-400S-1 Bit Error Rate Tester – 400Mbps Serial, 1-Channel
This used Reach Technologies BERT-400S-1 is a specialized bit error rate tester designed for analyzing digital communication links, telecom systems, satellite communications, and telemetry applications. It provides comprehensive error analysis for synchronous serial interfaces at rates up to 400Mbps .
About Reach Technologies Bit Error Rate Testers :
Reach Technologies Inc. manufactures Bit Error Rate Testers for testing synchronous serial communications equipment, communications links, and radio telemetry systems . Their BERTs generate and check PRBS (Pseudo-Random Binary Sequence) data streams and user-defined patterns, providing essential measurements for system characterization .
The BERT-400S-1 is part of Reach’s line of telemetry BER testers, which are available as complete systems or as board-level solutions . A similar model, the BERT-400S-1-Cpci, has been documented in use at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) for satellite research applications .
Key Features & Specifications :
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Reach Technologies Inc. |
| Model | BERT-400S-1 |
| Type | Bit Error Rate Tester |
| Maximum Data Rate | 400 Mbps Serial |
| Number of Channels | 1 channel |
| Input Interfaces | RX Clock, RX Data, External Tx Clock Inputs |
| Input Signal Types | LVDS, Single-ended ECL, Differential ECL |
| Output Interfaces | Differential Tx Clock and Tx Data Outputs |
| Output Signal Types | ECL, LVDS |
| Connectors | SMA (all I/O) |
| PRBS Patterns | 2⁷-1, 2¹¹-1, 2¹⁵-1, 2²³-1 bits |
| User-Defined Patterns | 3 to 32 bits in length |
Applications :
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Telecommunications: Testing digital transmission systems
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Satellite Communications: Link analysis and ground station testing
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Telemetry Systems: Data link validation for aerospace applications
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Research: KAIST has documented using similar models for satellite research
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Equipment Testing: Characterizing data transmission equipment and communications links
Condition:
SOLD AS IS
USED – SHOWS NORMAL LAB WEAR (rack marks, scuffs, cosmetic wear)
UNTESTED – BIT ERROR RATE FUNCTION NOT VERIFIED
NO SOFTWARE OR MANUAL INCLUDED (software may be available from manufacturer)
NO CABLES OR ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
PICTURE MAY NOT MATCH PRODUCT
⚠ NOTE: This unit requires appropriate software and host interface for operation. Tektronix offers calibration services for Reach Technologies equipment, indicating ongoing support availability .
Calibration & Support :
Tektronix provides multi-brand commercial calibration services for Reach Technologies instruments, including the BERT-400S-1 model . This ensures that calibration and support options are available for qualified buyers.
Potential Applications:
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Digital communication system characterization
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Satellite ground station testing
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Telemetry link validation
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Research laboratory test setups
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Manufacturing test of serial communications equipment
| Weight | 30.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 16 × 12 in |
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