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- In Stock: 3
- Manufacturer: Spirent
- Model or Part: AT-9045
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 5.00lb
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Overview
The Spirent Netcom SmartBits AT-9045 DS3 Module is a high-performance, plug-in test interface designed for accurate, repeatable testing of DS3 (Digital Signal 3) and related SONET/SDH services. Engineered for use with Spirent test platforms, the AT-9045 provides low-loss, high-fidelity signal conversion and monitoring, enabling engineers to validate network equipment, troubleshoot performance issues, and certify service quality with confidence.
Key Features
- Integrated DS3 transceiver with built-in clock recovery and jitter cleaning
- Support for both line and equipment side connections using standard DS3 connectors
- Low insertion loss and high return loss for optimal signal integrity
- Built-in error detection and bit error rate (BER) measurement capabilities
- Compact, rack-mountable design compatible with Spirent test chassis
- Plug-and-play installation with auto-configuration support
- Comprehensive software API for automated test scripts and remote control
Technical Specifications
- Interface: DS3 (44.736 Mbps) with SONET/SDH framing
- Connector type: BNC (male) for line side, RJ45 (female) for equipment side
- Insertion loss: < 0.5 dB typical
- Return loss: > 20 dB typical
- Jitter tolerance: +/- 5 picoseconds
- BER measurement range: 1e-3 to 1e-12
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
- Power consumption: 5 Watts maximum
- Dimensions: 1U rack height, 19 inch width
Applications
- Network equipment validation for carriers and service providers
- Performance testing of routers, switches, and multiplexers
- Compliance testing for SONET/SDH standards
- Field troubleshooting and fault isolation in DS3 circuits
- Research and development of new broadband technologies
- Automated test labs requiring high-speed data acquisition and analysis
The Spirent Netcom SmartBits AT-9045 DS3 Module delivers reliable, high-precision testing for any DS3 environment, helping you reduce development cycles, improve network reliability, and ensure that your services meet the highest quality standards.