VIAVI - ALT-9000 Radio Altimeter Test Set
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Fiber optic delay line based test set supports all formats of radio altimeters
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Portable ruggedized enclosure for flight line or benchtop use
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Battery operated
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Simulates static altitudes from 0* ft. to 10,000 ft. in 10 ft. steps (*minimum simulated altitude dependent upon AID and test cable length)
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+20 dB of power level offset from nominal loop loss value
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Touch-screen operation
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Direct-connect to UUT T/R or installed system via antenna couplers
The ALT-9000 provides altitude simulations with true RF time delay and path loss models to test any format of radio altimeter system including Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), Combined Altitude Radar Altimeter (CARA) & Next Generation variants.
The graphical touch screen interface provides intuitive controls and display of parametric measurements including:
- TX Power
- TX Frequency*
- FM Deviation*
- Sweep Rate*
- Pulse Width*
- PRF*
*Dependent upon LRU technology
More Product Information
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Supports link widths up to and including 4-lanes
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Operates up to 16GTps, PCIe 4.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe gen-1, gen-2 and gen-3 data rates of 2.5, 5.0 and 8.0GTps
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A top edge 16-lane CEM slot connector accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards
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Bottom edge 4-lane PCB finger connector installs into host test system’s 4-, 8- or 16-lane PCIe slot
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Supplied with two high-quality SFF-8674 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer attachment
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with minimal tuning
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture via custom cable
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Supports clock and trigger I/O
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Interposer power is independent of host system.
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Power Supply, 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC out converter is included
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Custom, exchangeable brackets enable secure chassis and endpoint card installations
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LEDs give quick indication of power and operation
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Format: Design is based on the PCIe Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification
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Supports error injection for deep system analysis
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Supported by Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert™ and Serialytics™
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Reliable FAR Part 43 Appendix ‘F’ ERP and MTL testing in high multi-path environments
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Provides >20 dB of antenna isolation for Mode S transponder altitude and diversity tests
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Reduces interference with air traffic control and nearby aircraft
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Rugged design for ramp use
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Fits most ‘Shark Fin’ L-Band antennas
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Quick action antenna grip/release action
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Operates up to 16GTps, PCIe 4.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0 and 8.0GTps
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Supports 1-link of 4-lanes, or 2-links of 2- lanes
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Adjustable tray clamps and quick-release latch allow for snug fit and quick SSD swap
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to insure good signal capture with little or no tuning
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Supplied with high-quality, custom SFF-8764 cables for analyzer system attachment
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Supports side-band signal capture and triggering
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Supplied power brick makes interposer power independent of host system
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Works together with the VIAVI Xgig 4K4 and 4K16 PCIe 4.0 Analyzer/Jammer chassis
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Supported by VIAVI Xgig Analysis tools for trace capture with flexible filters, triggers and more
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Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, negotiation and other data
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Operates up to 32GTps at PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GTps
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Supports link widths up to 16-lanes
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CEM adapter card endpoint DUT devices plug directly into the Test Stand
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Includes cables for Analyzer connection
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering with display in multiple formats
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Data path uses high-speed re-drivers to ensure good signaling
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Supports automatic link tuning for optimum communication and lowest BER
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Modular, replaceable 600W power supply powers Test Stand and DUT
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Supports testing of high-power graphics cards
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LEDs give quick indicators of power and status
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Size: Base Pod: 120 x 162 x 30 mm (DxWxH)
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Works with the VIAVI Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-PF Analyzer/Exerciser chassis platform
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Supported by VIAVI Xgig™ Analysis tools for test setup, trace capture, protocol evaluation, etc.
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Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other information
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Accurate measurement of 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacon transmitter frequency, output power, modulation (AM). Headphone audio output to monitor swept tone *
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Accurate measurement of 406 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT emergency beacon transmitter frequency, output power. Decode and display of all location and user protocols *
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Accurate measurement of HF transmitter, frequency, output power, modulation (AM and SSB USB/LSB) receiver sensitivity
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Accurate measurement of VHF/UHF transmitter, frequency, output power, modulation (AM and FM and receiver sensitivity)
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Generation of ARINC 596 Selective Calling Tones
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Accurate measurement of VHF/UHF antenna and or feeder SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
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Simulation of Localizer and Glideslope (CAT I, II and III) signals with variable DDM settings
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Swept Localizer DDM for coupled Auto Pilot testing (Simultaneous Localizer, Glideslope and Marker signals)
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Simulation of Marker Beacon, Selectable Airways (Z), Outer and Middle Marker Tones
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Guided Test capability cuts down total test time
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Low cost ELT option
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Frequency counter provides external frequency measurement
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MORSE CODE provides 1-4 characters transmitted in the VOR and ILS localizer mode
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Eight or more hours of operation before recharge
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Automatic power shut-down
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Ergonomic design
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Operates up to 32GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe Gen-1, Gen-2, Gen-3 and Gen-4 data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GT/s
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Supports PCIe links of up to 4-lanes
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M.2 PCIe SSD DUT plugs directly into the Interposer
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Supports M.2 card types 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110
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Custom cable with PCB connects to host system DUT
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with little or no tuning
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Supplied with two high-quality SFF-8764 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer attachment
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering
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Interposer power is independent of host system
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A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC output converter is included
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Integrates seamlessly with the Xgig software tools suite, including Expert™, for problem and performance analysis
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Operates up to and including 16GTps, PCIe 4.0 data rates
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One Pod supports link widths of up to 4-lanes. Multiple pods can expand link widths up to 16-lanes.
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Downward compatible with PCIe 1.0 to 3.0 data rates of 2.5, 5.0 and 8.0GTps
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Eight differential probe cables support simultaneous upstream and downstream capture
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Supplied with two high-quality SFF-8674 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer attachment
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Data path uses high-sensitivity amplifiers to ensure good signal capture with little or no tuning
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture
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Interposer power is independent of host system.
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Power supply, 120/220 input, 12V/3A output
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LEDs provide quick indication of power and status
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Size: 170 x 107 x 34 mm (6.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 in)
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Works together with multiple VIAVI Xgig PCIe Analyzer chassis types
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Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other data
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Supported by Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert™ and Serialytics™
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Operates up to and including 16GTps, PCIe 4.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 data rates of 2.5, 5.0 and 8.0GTps
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Supports 1 link of 4 lanes, or dual-port operation of 2 links of 2 lanes each
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Front-end module plugs into system-under-test
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U.2 NVMe SSD DUT (not supplied) plugs into the Back-end module
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Adjustable tray clamps and quick-release latch allow for snug fit and hot swap testing
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with minimal tuning
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Supplied with high-quality, custom SFF-8764 cables for Analyzer system attachment
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Supports side-band signal triggering and capture
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Supplied power brick makes Interposer power independent of host system
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LEDs give quick indicators of power and status
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Works with VIAVI Xgig 4K4 and 4K16 PCIe 4.0 Analyzer/Jammer chassis
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Provides consistent, repeatable capture of link training, negotiation and other data
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Supports error injection for deep system analysis
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Supported by Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics
VIAVI
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Phone: +1-408-404-3600
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