Acterna/JDSU SDA-5000 Stealth Digital Analyzer

The SDA-5000 is used for HFC network testing and deployment of digital video, data, and traditional anlog services. It is part of a system sweep solution.

We have a variety of units with different options (Reverse Sweep, Portable Transmission, PathTrak Field View, QAM B) available. Please contact us for details. Different option packages are subject to availability.

Highlights

• Qualifies the network for today's high-growth subscriber services.
• Reduces technician time for the most labor intensive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Advanced QAM analysis for 64, 128, and 256 QAM (optional).
• Spectrum display from 5 to 1,000 MHz with cable modem analysis (Zero Span mode).
• Totally non-interfering sweep, specifically for 64, 128, and 256 QAM digital channels.

Applications

• Non-interfering, continuously referenced sweep.
• Cable modem analysis using Zero Span mode.
• Full in-service, proof-of-performance analyzer.
• QAM View option provides complete analysis of digital TV and forward cable modem signals.
• Find ingress fast with Field View option. Cable technicians working in the field can see the reverse path at the headend.

Key Features

• Forward and reverse sweep in one handheld instrument.
• QAM View includes BER, MER, and constellation.
• Equalizer stress and microreflections.
• QAM ingress (noise-under-carrier).
• New graphical test point compensation for easier setup.