Selecting Test Features

Adding Frequency Offset to SONET Signal

 

Adding Frequency Offset to SONET Signal

Description

Frequency offset can be added to the SONET interface rate signal and to

 

the payload signal.

HOW TO: SONET Line Rate Offset

1Choose the amount of frequency offset required.

You can set the Frequency Offset in the range -999 ppm to +999 ppm

in 1 ppm steps using DECREASE DIGIT INCREASE DIGIT and.

The amount of applied Frequency Offset can be varied while measurements are taking place.

If the value of the SONET line rate offset chosen is sufficient to cause the maximum stuff rate to be exceeded, the asynchronous payload is offset to prevent bit errors occurring and the maximum stuff rate is maintained. When Floating Byte 2 Mb/s is chosen, in conjunction with SONET line rate offset, the chosen tributary will be offset as the line rate is offset. (No pointer movements).

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