# Anritsu MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer Mainframe (Pre-Owned) # Anritsu MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer Mainframe (Pre-Owned) ## Key Features At A Glance - Modular BERT platform with plug-in PPG, ED, and Jitter Modulation Source modules in a 6-slot chassis - Bit-rate coverage from 0.1 Gbit/s to 64.2 Gbit/s (depending on installed modules and MP1861A/MP1862A 56G/64G MUX/DEMUX) - High-quality PPG waveforms: typical RJ 300 fs rms, total RMS jitter 700 fs typical, output amplitude 0.5 Vp-p to 3.5 Vp-p with selected options - High-sensitivity Error Detector with 15 mVp-p typical eye amplitude sensitivity and 10 mVp-p typical eye height sensitivity at 28.1 Gbit/s (single-ended) - Integrated jitter generation including SJ, RJ, BUJ, SSC, and Half Period (F/2) Jitter for receiver Jitter Tolerance testing - Optional internal Clock Recovery on MU183040B/41B for asynchronous Tx/Rx PHY device testing and AOC BER measurements - PAM4 and PAM8 signal generation and true BER measurement when combined with MZ1834A/B, MZ1838A, G0375A, and G0376A accessories - Synchronous operation of up to four mainframes for multi-channel configurations (32G x 32ch or 64G x 16ch) The Anritsu MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer is a modular Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) built on a 6-slot chassis that accepts a coordinated set of plug-in modules: Pulse Pattern Generators (PPG) for high-quality, high-amplitude data output; Error Detectors (ED) with high input sensitivity for signal analysis tasks such as Bathtub and Eye Diagram measurements; and a Jitter Modulation Source (JMS) for generating SJ, RJ, BUJ, SSC, and Half Period jitter to drive receiver Jitter Tolerance tests. The mainframe drives the modules through an 8.4-inch color TFT display (800 x 600 pixels) with USB, LAN, and optional GPIB remote interfaces. According to the product brochure, the MP1800A supports physical-layer testing for optical modules and high-speed devices up to 64.2 Gbit/s. Listed applications include EA/EML module evaluation at 10 Gbit/s with 3.5 Vp-p direct-drive amplitude, 25G/100G PON OLT upstream burst-mode testing, 32 Gbit/s ultrafast interconnect and SERDES evaluation, Active Optical Cable (AOC) characterization with simultaneous 8-channel BER, 100 GbE / 400 GbE device evaluation across CFP2/CFP4/CFP8 modules, 100 Gbit/s DP-QPSK and 40 Gbit/s DQPSK coherent-optical work, and compliance-style receiver testing for PCI Express (Gen 1.x through Gen 4.0), USB (3.0 and 3.1 Gen1/Gen2), and Thunderbolt 2/3 devices in conjunction with the MP1825B 4Tap Emphasis and MX183000A test software. ## Brand Heritage Anritsu Corporation is a Japanese precision-measurement company with roots stretching back to 1895. The MP1800A platform reflects two converging Anritsu lineages: its long-running expertise in bit error rate testing and its 1993 acquisition of Wiltron Company, which brought additional RF and microwave measurement technology and a North American commercial presence into the Anritsu portfolio. ## Compare Other Models in This Series The MP1800A platform documented in this brochure is built around a single 6-slot mainframe (the MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer) that accepts a coordinated catalog of plug-in modules and external companion units. The mainframe itself is constant; what changes between configurations is which PPG, ED, Jitter Modulation Source, Clock Distributor, Synthesizer, MUX, DEMUX, and PAM converter elements are installed and which options (bit-rate extensions, amplitude tiers, clock recovery tiers, channel counts) are enabled on those modules. Comparing units in this family is therefore primarily an exercise in comparing installed option strings and module combinations rather than comparing different mainframe models. Two MP1800A mainframes can have substantially different bit-rate ceilings, jitter capability, channel counts, and PAM support depending on the modules and options inside them, which is why the brochure devotes its specification section to per-module ordering information and option-by-option capability descriptions. Each pre-owned MP1800A configuration listed below is its own product page with condition-matched pricing and a documented installed-module list. Use the per-listing module and option details to confirm bit-rate coverage, channel count, jitter capability, and PAM support against your specific test application. Within the published catalog, the meaningful differences between MP1800A configurations come from a small number of axes called out in the brochure. Bit-rate ceiling is set by which PPG/ED modules are installed and whether Option 001 is enabled: the 14 Gbit/s modules (MU181020B / MU181040B) cover up to 14 or 14.1 Gbit/s, the 28G/32G modules (MU183020A/21A, MU183040B/41B) cover 2.4 Gbit/s to 28.1 Gbit/s standard or 32.1 Gbit/s with Option 001, and the MP1861A/MP1862A MUX/DEMUX pair extends the system to 56.2 Gbit/s standard or 64.2 Gbit/s with Option 001. Other axes the brochure differentiates include channel count (1ch, 2ch, or 4ch PPG/ED variants, with channel synchronization supporting up to 8ch in the chassis), data-output amplitude tier (e.g., the -011/-012/-013 amplitude options on the MU181020B, or the 2.0 V vs. 3.5 V options on the MU183020A/21A), clock recovery support on the ED (Option -020 on the MU181040B, or the -022 / -023 frequency-range options on the MU183040B/41B), variable data delay options, and whether the system is configured for PAM4/PAM8 work via the MZ1834A/B, MZ1838A, G0374A, G0375A, and G0376A accessories. The comparison table associated with this family lists each available configuration alongside these axes so you can match the listing to your application's bit-rate, channel-count, jitter, and modulation-format requirements. Model Product Type Bit Rate Range Channels **MP1800A** BERT Mainframe — Up to 6 module slots MP1861A MUX Module 8 Gbit/s to 64.2 Gbit/s 2 Data Outputs MP1862A DEMUX Module 8 Gbit/s to 64.2 Gbit/s 2 Data Inputs (differential) MP1825B 4Tap Emphasis Up to 32.1 Gbit/s — Additional differences in specifications beyond the few shown above are not listed here — see each model's full specifications below. ## Accessories Supplied - J0491 Shield Power Cord (13A): 1 pc - Z0306A Wrist Strap: 1 pc - Z0541A USB Mouse: 1 pc - B0329G Front Cover for 3/4MW 4U: 1 pc - G0342A ESD DISCHARGER: 1 pc - J1627A GND Connection Cable: 1 pc - B0574A MP1800A Protect Cover: 1 pc - MX180000A Signal Quality Analyzer Control Software: 1 pc - Z0897A MP1800A Manual CD: 1 pc ## Product Core & Specifications Specification Value LCD Display 8.4-inch Color TFT, 800 × 600 pixels Peripheral Interface VGA out (SVGA), USB 1.1 (3 Ports) Remote Interface GPIB \[MP1800A-001\], LAN (2 ports) \[MP1800A-002\] Options 4-slot PPG and/or ED \[MP1800A-015\] Power Supply 100 V(ac) to 120 V(ac)/200 V(ac) to 240 V(ac) \[auto-switching between 100 V(ac)/200 V(ac)\], 47.5 Hz to 63 Hz Power Consumption ≤600 VA Operating Temperature 5° to 40°C Dimensions and Mass 320 (W) × 177 (H) × 450 mm (D), ≤13 kg (without modules) EMC EN61326-1, EN61000-3-2 LVD EN61010-1 **Important:** Requires careful verification of installed options and modules before deployment: the MP1800A's bit-rate coverage, jitter capability, channel count, and PAM4/PAM8 support depend on which mainframe options, PPG/ED modules, MUX/DEMUX, and accessories are installed. For example, the 32 Gbit/s PPG/ED modules require Option 001 for operation above 28.1 Gbit/s, and the 56G/64G MUX/DEMUX requires Option 001 for the 64.2 Gbit/s extension.**Important:** MP1825B is not RoHS compliant.**Important:** MU181020B is not RoHS compliant.**Important:** MU181040B is not RoHS compliant.**Important:** Be careful about the maximum input amplitude on MU183040B/MU183041B High Sensitivity ED: 2 Vp-p Max. for A-type, and 1 Vp-p Max. for B-type.**Important:** Auto Search and Auto Measurement functions on the MU183040B/MU183041B require Eye Height >50 mV at the input of ED for PAM4 automatic measurement function.**Important:** The maximum jitter amplitude is limited according to the jitter tolerance of PPG or ED modules. Refer to the jitter tolerance specification of PPG/ED modules.**Important:** The MU181040B-030/130 Variable Clock Phase option is required when using the MU181040B-020/120 Clock Recovery option.**Important:** G0361A, G0373A, G0374A, G0375A, and G0376A warranty period shall be 1 year under normal use. Repair by exchange for new during the warranty period shall be limited to one instance. Repair using new spare parts shall be charged after the warranty period has expired. Anritsu Corporation will deem this warranty void when new spare parts can no longer be easily obtained when more than 5 years have elapsed after manufacture.**Important:** To use the MX183000A High-Speed Serial Data Test Software, National Instruments NI-VISA must be installed on the PC controller. NI-VISA provided in the USB memory stick that contains MX183000A is licensed only for use with MX183000A; use of NI-VISA for any other product or purpose is prohibited.**Important:** Plug-in modules (MU-series, MZ-series) are not standalone instruments; they must be installed in the MP1800A mainframe (or MT1810A) to operate. Verify module-to-mainframe slot compatibility before ordering — see the Option Selection Guide for the MP1800A series.Recommended pairing: combine the MP1800A with the Anritsu MP1825B 4Tap Emphasis for stressed-eye receiver testing and the MX183000A High-Speed Serial Data Test Software (with PL011 or PL012 options) for automated PCI Express and USB 3.x Link Sequence and Jitter Tolerance work as described in the brochure's compliance application setups. ## About this used unit - Warranty included - Functional verification included - Standard Calibration Upgrade Options: No Calibration Required, NIST Traceable, Z540.1 or ISO 17025 with Data, Z540.3 Guardbanding with Data. - Note that unnecessary accessories may not be included (contact Test Architect to confirm). **Please review the Manufacturer's Data Sheet to verify published specifications. Feedback on this webpage is always welcome — please reach out to your Test Architect at any time for questions or concerns. Thank you, we truly appreciate you being our customer.** ## Details - **Price:** 0.0 USD - 840.0 USD - **Vendor:** Anritsu - **Type:** Signal Quality Analyzer - **Tags:** 1800, Analyzers, Anritsu, consignment-active, Manufacturers, Model 1800, MP1800A, Pre-Owned, product_manual_group_1, Product_used, Signal ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | None | 0.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable | 560.00 USD | In stock | | NIST Traceable with Full Data | 840.00 USD | In stock | | ISO IEC 17025 Accredited | 0.00 USD | In stock | ## Images - Anritsu MP1800A Signal Quality Analyzer Mainframe (Pre-Owned) --- > Source: [ValueTronics](https://valuetronics.com/products/mp1800a-anritsu-signal-analyzer-used) > Updated: 2026-05-30