The Prodigy 100G 802.3-2015 BERT and Analyzer (PGY-100G-802.3_2015) tests the bit error rate of 100G Ethernet interfaces. It generates IEEE 802.3bm-2015 compliant traffic with programmable error injection and runs Reed-Solomon forward error correction in real time, so the performance of the whole interface, from PCS to FEC, can be measured and stressed. Pertech is the authorized Prodigy distributor.
100G BERT highlights
- Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3bm-2015
- Fixed, PRBS31, PRBS15 and incremental payload patterns
- Reed-Solomon encoder and decoder per the standard, with the option to bypass scrambling and the RS encoder
- Random and burst error injection at a programmable error rate, in the RS layer or the PCS after the RS encoder
- Transmit and receive statistics, including RMON and detailed error counts
- Real-time transmit and receive throughput display with a programmable frame rate
- Fixed frame sizes from 64 to 9600 bytes, or random sizes
- Two CFP ports, upgradable to four
Where the 100G BERT earns its keep
- Bit error rate testing of 100G Ethernet line cards, modules and links
- Measuring how well RS-FEC corrects random and burst errors
- Stress testing interfaces across frame sizes and traffic patterns
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | PGY-100G-802.3_2015 |
| Standard | IEEE 802.3bm-2015 |
| Patterns | Fixed; PRBS31, PRBS15, incremental |
| FEC | Reed-Solomon encoder and decoder; bypass option |
| Error injection | Random and burst, programmable rate; RS layer or PCS |
| Statistics | RMON, error counts, real-time throughput |
| Frame size | 64 to 9600 bytes, or random |
| Interface | Two CFP ports, upgradable to four |
Frequently asked questions
What is a BERT used for?
A bit error rate tester sends known traffic through an interface and counts the errors that come back, so engineers can measure link quality and how it behaves under stress.
Which standard does the Prodigy 100G BERT follow?
It is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3bm-2015 for 100G Ethernet.
Can it test forward error correction?
Yes. It includes a Reed-Solomon encoder and decoder, and injects random or burst errors at a programmable rate in the RS layer or in the PCS after the RS encoder, to measure how well FEC corrects them.
Which test patterns are available?
Fixed data patterns and variable PRBS31, PRBS15 and incremental patterns, with frame sizes from 64 to 9600 bytes or random sizes.
Where can I buy the Prodigy 100G BERT in Israel?
Pertech is the authorized Prodigy distributor. Prodigy offers evaluation units, free online technical support and free software updates. Contact Pertech for a quote or a demo.
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