MultiLane introduced its latest flagship Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT), the ML7008F-LFT, engineered for 224 Gbps/lane validation and designed to advance the 1.6 Tbps interconnect ecosystem. Built for the demanding test requirements of next-generation networking and AI infrastructure, the new system leverages a state-of-the-art SerDes engine with over 40 dB of receiver equalization and integrated Forward Error Correction (FEC) hardware.
The ML7008F-LFT enables comprehensive validation of passive, active, and redriver-based interconnects, including transceivers, Active Electrical Cables (AEC), Active Copper Cables (ACC), Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO), and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables. Featuring IEEE Link Training and Block Error Ratio (BLER) analysis, the tester supports both standalone use and integration within MultiLane’s MultiWave Test Platform (MWTP). In a dual-module configuration, the MW7008F-LFT can validate optical transceivers from two vendors simultaneously and perform full bi-directional copper characterization—all within a 1RU footprint.
“MultiLane continues to set the standard for 224 Gbps/lane BERT innovation,” said Hani Daou, Business Development Lead at MultiLane. “The connectivity industry is enjoying exponential growth and our customers expect test equipment innovations at an unprecedented rate. We are proud to offer a comprehensive solution that enables the industry to accelerate time to market for their 1.6T products.”
• New ML7008F-LFT BERT targets 1.6 Tbps ecosystem testing at 224 Gbps per lane
• Supports real-hardware FEC, IEEE Link Training, and BLER testing
• Compatible with optical, copper, and hybrid interconnects (AEC, ACC, LPO, DAC)
• Powered by advanced SerDes with >40 dB Rx equalization
• Available standalone or as MW7008F-LFT module for MultiWave Test Platform
• Dual-module setup enables simultaneous transceiver validation and copper link testing
• Compact 1RU system design for lab efficiency
• Shipping now with documentation and evaluation support available via MultiLane
🌐 Analysis: MultiLane’s ML7008F-LFT arrives as the industry accelerates toward 1.6 Tbps connectivity in hyperscale and AI data centers. As vendors race to validate 224 Gbps/lane electrical interfaces for next-generation switches and optical modules, BERT innovation is becoming a strategic bottleneck. MultiLane’s integration of real-hardware FEC and multi-interface testing within a modular 1RU platform positions it as a key enabler for upcoming 1.6T pluggable and co-packaged optics designs, aligning closely with recent validation efforts by Keysight, Tektronix, and Anritsu.
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