HP 37718A User Manual

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Performance Tests
SDH/SONET Receiver Monitor Levels
SDH/SONET Receiver Monitor Levels
Specifications
Description
The signal from the HP 37718A/19A SDH/SONET Transmitter is applied
to the SDH/SONET Receiver after attenuating by an amount equal to
the selected Receiver Flat Loss plus the specified Cable Loss. The Flat
Loss is obtained from a 75Ω, attenuator kit. The Cable Loss is supplied
by inserting the correct Cable Simulators for each bit rate in the
attenuation path.
Equipment Required
Procedure
1 Recall the HP 37718A/19A DEFAULT SETTINGS as shown on page 3-
4.
2 Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 3-5.
Bit Rate Nominal
Loss
Equalization at 1/2
Bit Rate
STM-0/STS-1 - 51.84 Mb/s 20, 26dB 12dB
STM-1/STS-3 - 155.52 Mb/s 20, 26dB 12dB
Cable Simulator STM-0/STS-1 50 metres of 8120-0049
Cable Simulator STM-1/STS-3 75 metres of 8120-0049
75Ω Attenuator Kit HP 86213A

HP 37718A Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	37718A
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English