The new upgrade adds a 60 GHz optical sampling oscilloscope function to support a faster data transmission rate per lane for data-centre and AI network applications.
Anritsu Corporation has released a new upgrade for its BERTWave MP2110A optical testing equipment platform. The option, called MP2110A-080, adds a 60 GHz optical sampling oscilloscope function to the system. It is designed to check 200G per lane optical transceivers used in 800G and 1.6T networks that support data-centre and AI applications.
Optical communication is moving from 100G per lane to 200G per lane. At 100G, each channel carries 100 gigabits of data per second. At 200G, that doubles. When multiple lanes are combined, overall speeds can reach 800 gigabits or even 1.6 terabits per second. This growth demands wider-band test tools that can capture signals at higher speeds and confirm whether new transceivers work reliably.
The MP2110A-080 option enables testing of PAM4 signals up to 120 Gbaud. This supports accurate TDECQ measurements, which are required to judge the clarity and reliability of high-speed optical signals.
Efficiency improves with four-channel measurement, allowing multiple signals to be checked at the same time. Faster sampling, combined with a built-in PC, shortens overall testing time and supports stable operation in both development and production.
The upgrade can be introduced in two-channel form, with a software path to expand to four channels. This helps companies manage cost while keeping future scaling open.
Key Features:
- High-accuracy PAM4 TDECQ measurement
- Simultaneous 4-channel testing
- Faster measurement speed
- Built-in PC for stable operation
- Flexible 2-channel to 4-channel upgrade
The new option was first shown at the China International Optoelectronic Exposition in September 2025. It will also be presented at the European Conference on Optical Communication in Copenhagen from 29 September to 1 October 2025. Both events highlight the move to faster optical standards as data-centre traffic and AI workloads continue to rise.
