Keysight Technologies M8000 Series, J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT, M8030A Multi-Channel BERT, M8040A High-Performance BERT User Manual

Keysight M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions
J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT M8030A Multi-Channel BERT M8040A High-Performance BERT
User Guide
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Safety Summary

General This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective earth terminal).
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings or operating instructions in the product manuals violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrument. Keysight Technologies assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements. Product manuals are provided with your instrument on CD-ROM and/or in printed form. Printed manuals are an option for many products. Manuals may also be available on the Web. Go to
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The protective features of this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation instructions.
All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class 1 LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.
Environment Conditions
Before Applying Power
Ground the Instrument
Do Not Operate in an
Explosive Atmosphere
Do Not Remove the
Instrument Cover
This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate at a maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000 meters.
Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range.
Verify that all safety precautions are taken. The power cable inlet of the instrument serves as a device to disconnect from the mains in case of hazard. The instrument must be positioned so that the operator can easily access the power cable inlet. When the instrument is rack mounted the rack must be provided with an easily accessible mains switch.
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective (grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in personal injury.
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be made only by qualified personnel.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.
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Safety Symbols

Table 1 Safety Symbol
Symbol Description
Indicates warning or caution. If you see this symbol on a product, you must refer to the manuals for specific Warning or Caution information to avoid personal injury or damage to the product.
Frame or chassis ground terminal. Typically connects to the equipment’s metal frame.
Indicates hazardous voltages and potential for electrical shock.
Indicates that antistatic precautions should be taken.
Indicates hot surface. Please do not touch.
Indicates laser radiation turned on.
CSA is the Canadian certification mark to demonstrate compliance with the Safety requirements.
CE compliance marking to the EU Safety and EMC Directives. ISM GRP-1A classification according to the international EMC standard. ICES/NMB-001 compliance marking to the Canadian EMC standard.
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Compliance and Environmental Information

Table 2 Compliance and Environmental Information
Safety Symbol Description
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Product Category: With reference to the equipment types in WEEE Directive Annex I, this product is classed as a “Monitoring and Control instrumentation” product.
Do not dispose in domestic household waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your local Keysight office, or see
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About This Guide

Here is how the information in this document is organized.
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of this manual.
Know Your Hardware
This chapter provides an information on the various modules of M8020A/M8030A/M8040A, their setup and the provided accessories.
Exploring M8070A User Interface
This chapter describes the M8070A user interface and the functionality provided by its common GUI elements.
Configuring Your System
This chapter describes how to configure the M8020A/M8030A/M8040A system using the Module View, Group View and System View.
Setting up Generator
This chapter provides information on settings provided by the M8020A/M8030A/M8040A Generator.
Setting up Analyzer
This chapter provides information on settings provided by the M8020A/M8030A/M8040A Analyzer.
Setting up Patterns
This chapter describes the functionality provided by the M8070A Pattern Editor and Sequence Editor.
Working with Measurements
This chapter describes the setup, execution, monitoring and results of the measurements supported by M8070A system software.
Utilities
This chapter describes the utilities provided by the M8070A system software.
Licenses
This chapter provides information on the M8020A/M8030A/M8040A and M8070A licenses and their installation procedure.
Appendix
This chapter provides information about basic troubleshooting and factory patterns.
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Contents

1 Introduction
Safety Summary 3
Compliance and Environmental Information 5
About This Guide 6
Overview 24
J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT 24 M8030A Multi-Channel BERT 25 M8040A High-Performance BERT 26 Document History 28 Related Documents 29 Abbreviations used in this Document 29
2 Know Your Hardware
M8020A Overview 32
M9505A AXIe Chassis 33
AXIe Embedded System Module (USB ESM) 34
Host Computer 35
M8030A Overview 36
M9514A AXIe Chassis 37
AXIe System Module (ASM) 38 Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module 39
M8020A / M8030A Modules 40
J-BERT M8041A Generator-Analyzer-Clock Module 40 M8041A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs 43
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J-BERT M8051A Generator-Analyzer 45 M8061A 32 Gb/s Multiplexer with De-emphasis Module 48 M8061A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs 50 M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance
BERT M8062A Features 51 M8062A Module Components 52 M8062A Front Panel Pattern Generator Connectors 53 M8062A Front Panel Analyzer Connectors 54
51
M8020A Module Setup 55
Setting up a Single Channel System 55 Setting up a Multi-Channel System 55
M8030A Module Setup 57
M8030A Modules Arrangement Example 58
M8040A Overview 59
M8040A Modules 60
M8045A High-Performance BERT Pattern Generator-Clock Module 60 M8046A High-Performance BERT Analyzer Module 64 M8057A Pattern Generator Remote Head 66
M8040A Module Setup 69
AWG Modules Supported by M8070A System Software 70
M8195A 65 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator 70 M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator 71
Other Supported Hardware(s) 72
Keysight N1076A/N1077A DCA-M Clock Recovery 72 Keysight Real Time Oscilloscopes 73
Hardware Setup for M8046A and M8062A Modules 74
Limitations 75
ESD Protection 76
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3 Quick Tour with M8070A User Interface
Overview 82
Launching M8070A User Interface 83
Messages while launching M8070A GUI 83 Load Setting 85 Get Module Information 87
Exploring M8070A User Interface 89
Title Bar 89 Menu Bar 89 Main Window 109 Status Bar 110
Other GUI Features 115
Recall/Save Instrument State 122
Recall Instrument State 122 Save Instrument State 123
4 User Interface - M8070A Display Views
Contents
Overview 126
Module View 127
How to Launch Module View 127 Input and Output Ports 130 Show Module Information 136 Selecting Single/Multiple Ports 137 Parameters Window 137 Creating Groups in the Module View 155
System View 156
Using the Zoom Tool 157 Understanding the System View 158
System View with M8061A Integration 162 System View with M8062A Integration 169 M8040A System View 173
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Impairment Setup View 175
How to Access the Impairment Setup View 175 Features of the Impairment Setup View 176 Viewing Options in the Impairment Setup View 178 How to set parameters in Impairment Setup View 180 How to Use Filters 182
Group View 185
How to Launch Group View 185
Setup View 191
How to Access the Setup View 191 Understanding Setup View 192 GUI Elements Description 195 How to perform a basic measurement 197
Adjustable Intersymbol Interference 198
Using System View for ISI Configuration 198 How to Launch Adjustable ISI Window: 199 Toolbar 200 Adjustable ISI Graph 201 ISI Parameters 201 Intersymbol Interference (ISI) Setup 202
Controlling AWG(s) from M8070A User Interface 203
AWG(s) in Module View 203 M819xA Configuration 204 Configuring AWG(s) Parameters 207 Simultaneous Injection of CMSI and DMSI Using M819xA AWGs 209 AWG as External Level Interference (RI/SI) Source 211 System View with AWG(s) Integration 213 Signal Generation in AWG 214 Using AWG Frequency Response Calibration for Improved Signal
Performance Selecting Line Coding 215
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Creating Patterns for AWG(s) 217 Sequence Settings for AWG(s) 217 Settings to Generate Data and Clock Signals in AWG 219 Jitter Setting in AWG(s) 219
Extended Sequencing Capabilities in AWGs 221
Basic Sequencing 221 Extended Sequencing 221 Block Settings 223 Event Configuration 225 SCPI Commands 225
Controlling N1076A/77A from M8070A 226
One Time Preparation 226 Using N1076A/77A from within M8070A 228 FlexDCA and N1076A/77A Documentation 230 Offline Usage 230
Controlling a Real-Time Oscilloscope from M8070A 233
Required preparation steps 234 Setting up a LAN controlled real-time oscilloscope for usage by M8070A Understanding BER measurement with the real-time oscilloscope 238 Real-time oscilloscope in Module View 241 Differences to a hardware based error detector 242 Best practices 243 Remote controlling the real-time oscilloscope based error detector
235
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Contents
5 Setting up Generator
Overview 250
M8020A/M8030A Generator Ports 251
M8040A Generator Ports 253
Understanding the Output Protection Circuit 254 Understanding the Output Level Parameters 255
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Why Incorrect Terminations Could Damage Your Device 258 AC Coupling and Bias Tees 258 Setting up Terminations 261 DC Check (Unbalanced/Balanced Termination) for M8040A 262 Adjust Output Levels (optional) 265 De-Emphasis Signal Generator 266 M8045A De-Emphasis 269 Setting Up Data Out Port Parameters 272 Setting up Output Timing 274 Line Coding 275
Bit Rate 277
When to Use an External Clock Source? 277 Bit Rate Range 277 Spread Spectrum Clocking 279 Setting the Bit Rate 280 External Clock Divider 281 External PLL Clock Divider and Multiplier 281
Trigger Output 282
FEC Error Insertion 284
Error Insertion 288
FEC Error Insertion 290
Interference 294
Common Mode Interference (CMI) 294 Differential Mode Interference (DMI) 295
Jitter Setup 296
High Frequency Jitter (HF Jitter) 296 Low Frequency Jitter (LF Jitter) 296 Global Jitter State On/Off Switch 296 How to Enable Global Jitter State 297 Set Jitter Configuration 297
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6 Setting up Analyzer
Overview 310
M8020A/M8030A/M8040A Analyzer Ports 311
Data In Port Termination 312 Why Can Wrong Terminations Damage Your Device? 312 Setting Up Termination 313
Clock Setup 318
How does Clock Data Recovery Work? 318 Phase Locked Loop 318 CDR Setup in M8020A/M8030A 320 CDR Setup for M8040A 321
Sampling Point Setup 323
How Does the Sampling Point Setup Work? 323 Auto Alignment 323 Threshold Center Alignment 324 Delay Center Alignment 325 Canceling Auto Align 326 Alignment BER Threshold 326 Sampling Point Setup Window 326
Contents
Equalization 332
Equalization in M8041A/M8051A Data In 332 Equalization in M8062A Data In 333 Equalization in M8046A Data In 334
Pattern Synchronization 344
Introduction to Pattern Synchronization 344 What Type of Synchronization Should You Use? 347 What is False Synchronization? 348 How Can You Tell if Your Synchronization is False? 349 How to Synchronize an Incoming Pattern 351
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Bit Recovery Mode 352
Understanding Bit Recovery Mode (BRM) 352 Setting up Bit Recovery Mode 353
Line Coding 354
Alignment Results 355
7 Setting up Patterns
Pattern Overview 358
Sequence Editor 359
Overview 359 When to Use a Sequence 359 How a Sequence is Defined 359 How to Launch a Sequence Editor 360 Toolbar 361 Creating New Sequence 362 Importing a Sequence 363 Exporting a Sequence 365 Creating a Loop 365 Loop Within Sequences 366 Modifying the Existing Sequences 366 Sequence Setting Window 367 Editing a Pattern in a Sequence Editor 387 Sharing Sequences 388
User-Defined Sequences 389
Sequence Block Display 389 Sequence Block Parameters 389 Select Pattern Dialog 390
Application Specific Patterns 393
OIF CEI 393 IEEE 802.3 393
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Pattern Editor 395
How to Launch Pattern Editor 395 Toolbar 396 Settings Window 412 Pattern Edit Pane 414 Bit Coding 419 8B/10B Coding 421 128B/130B Coding 423 128B/132B Coding 425
Pattern Capture 428
How to Launch Pattern Capture Window 428 Toolbar 429 Parameters Window 430 How to Capture a Pattern 431 Pattern Capture Pane 432 Saving a Captured Pattern 433 Capture Results Pane 433
Interactive Link Training 435
PCI Express 3.0/4.0 Testing 435 Link Training PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 Parameters 440 Link Training for USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 443
Contents
Using M8062A Data Out Squelch Feature 455
Limitations 455 Hardware Requirements 455 Hardware Setup 455 Software Usage 455
8 Working with Measurements
Overview 460
Exploring Measurement User Interface 461
Launching the Measurement User Interface 461 Toolbar 462
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Status Indicator 463 Measurement History Window 463 Copy Measurement History Properties 464 Measurement Graph 464 Parameters Window 465 Calculated Results Pane 465
Error Ratio Measurement 467
Overview 467 Launching Error Ratio Measurement 467 Acquisition and Evaluation Parameters for Error Ratio 469 How to Run a Measurement 470 Error Ratio Measurement with PAM4 Symbols 471 How to Stop a Measurement 472 Measurement Graph 472 Test Times and Confidence Levels 473 Calculated Results 474 Error Ratio Measurement for a Group of Analyzers 477
Output Timing Measurement 479
Overview 479 Output Timing Characteristics 479 Jitter Characteristics 479 Example Results 479 Understanding the Jitter Calculation 480 Explanation of the Fast Total Jitter Measurement 483 Evaluation Parameters 485 Launching the Output Timing Measurement 487 Parameters Pane 488 How to Run Output Timing Measurement 489 How to Stop Output Timing Measurement 489 Measurement Graph 490 How an Output Timing Measurement Works 490 Calculated Results 491 Fast Total Jitter Measurement Results 493 Calculated Results for Fast Total Measurement 493
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Output Level Measurement 495
Overview 495 Launching the Output Level Measurement 495 Parameters Window 496 Changing the Measurement Setting 499 Available Views 499 How to Execute Output Level Measurement 500 How to Stop Output Level Measurement 500 Measurement Graph 500 How to Improve the Output Levels Display 502 How to Change the Output Levels Properties 502 Calculated Results 503
Jitter Tolerance Measurement 508
Overview 508 Understanding Jitter Tolerance 508 Types of Jitter 510 BER Setup 511 Graph Setup 511 Instrument Setup 512 Measurement Setup 512 Launching Jitter Tolerance Measurement 518 How to Run Jitter Tolerance Measurement 519 How to Stop/Abort Jitter Tolerance Measurement 519 Measurement Graph 520 Viewing the Jitter Tolerance Results 521 Saving Jitter Tolerance Measurement Results 522 Using the Jitter Tolerance Template Editor 522 Template Editor Toolbar 523 Template Editor Functions 524
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Eye Diagram Measurement 525
What is an Eye Diagram? 525 Methods of Representation of Eye Diagram 526 Eye Diagram Measurement Parameters 528 Launching the Eye Diagram Measurement 530 How to Start/Abort an Eye Diagram Measurement 530 How to Change the Default Settings 531 Calculated Eye Diagram Results 532
Parameter Sweep Plugin 534
Launching Parameter Sweep Plugin 534 Parameter Sweep Plugin Parameters 535 How to Run Parameter Sweep Measurement 537 How to Stop Parameter Sweep Measurement 537 Measurement Graph for Parameter Sweep 537 Measurement Data for Parameter Sweep 539
9 Utilities
Overview 542
Script Editor 543
Launching the Script Editor 544 Toolbar 545 Editor Pane 547 Output Pane 548 Console 549 Settings Window 549 Find and Replace 551 Creating a Script 552 Saving a Script 552 Importing a Script 552 Exporting a Script 553 Running a Script 553 Stopping a Script 554 Adding Duplicate Row/Selection in the Code 554
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DUT Control Interface 556
Launching the DUT Control Interfacer 556 Toolbar 558 Editor Pane 560 Output Pane 562 Console 562 Insert Code Window 563 Settings Window 563 Find and Replace 565 Creating a New Script 566 Open a Script 566 Saving a Script 566 Importing a Script 566 Exporting a Script 567 Running a Script 568 Stopping a Script 568 Adding Duplicate Row/Selection in the Code 568 Effects on M8070A GUI on Installing a DUT Control Script 569 Writing a Script Code for DUT Control Interface 571 Communication with the M8070A Instrument Layer 578
Contents
SCPI Editor 588
SCPI Basics 588 Executing SCPI Commands 592
SCPI Recorder 593
Self Test Utility 596
Launching the Self Test Utility 596 Toolbar 597 Self Test History 597 Self Test Results Window 598 Executing Self Test 598 Aborting Self Test 599 Saving Self Test Results 599 Deleting Self Test Results 600
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Licenses Window 601
Launching the Licenses Window 601
Settings Window 602
Display Tab 603 Channel Tab 603 Hints Tab 604
Logger Window 605
SCPI Server Information 606
Plug-in Manager 607
How to Launch Plug-in Manager 607 How to Install a Plug-in 608 How to Uninstall a Plug-in 609 How to Update a Plug-in 610 How to Access an Installed Plug-in Through M8070A User
Interface
612
10 Licenses
Overview 614
Supported Licenses 615
Node-Locked (Uncounted) Licenses 615 Floating Licenses 617 Module-Specific Licenses 617
M8020A/M8030A Licenses 618
M8070A System Software for M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions 618 M8041A - High-Performance BERT Module 618 M8041A - License Upgrades for M8041A High-Performance BERT
Module
M8051A - High-Performance BERT Module 622
M8051A - License Upgrades for M8051A High-Performance BERT Module
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623
M8061A Multiplexer 2:1 with De-emphasis 624 M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT
624
M8040A Licenses 626
M8045A Pattern generator and clock module, 32/64 Gbaud 626 M8046A Analyzer Module, 32/64 Gbaud 627
Keysight License Manager 628
Keysight License Service 629
Installing the Licenses 630
Software Requirements 630 Installing M8070A-OTP License (not required for M8020A-BU1 and M8030A-BU1) Installing Temporary License (Trial License) for the M8000 Series 630 Installing M8070A-ONP Floating/Networked License 631 Installing the FlexNet License Manager 633 Creating a New License Service using lmadmin.exe 642 Installing and Setting up Client PC Floating Licenses 643 Installing Module Licenses (not required for M8020A-BU1 and M8030A-BU1) Transporting an M8070A License 645
630
644
Contents
11 Appendix
Basic Troubleshooting 648
Updating software components 648 The chassis does not power up 648 Module is exceptionally hot 648 Contacting Keysight Technologies 648
M8070A Factory Patterns 649
Index
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1 Introduction

J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT / 24 M8030A Multi-Channel BERT / 25 M8040A High-Performance BERT / 26 Document History / 28 Related Documents / 29 Abbreviations used in this Document / 29
1 Introduction

Overview

J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT

The Keysight J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT enables fast, accurate receiver characterization of single-and multi-lane devices running up to 16 or 32 Gb/s.
With today’s highest level of integration, the M8020A streamlines your test setup. In addition, automated in situ calibration of signal conditions ensures accurate and repeatable measurements.
Figure 1 Typical base M8020A instrument configuration
Key Features
• Data rates up to 8.5 and 16 Gb/s expandable to 32 Gb/s
• 1 to 4 BERT channels in a 5-slot AXIe chassis
• Integrated and calibrated jitter injection: RJ, PJ1, PJ2, SJ, BUJ, sinusoidal level interference (common-mode and differential-mode), SSC (triangular and arbitrary, residual) and Clock/2
• 8 tap de-emphasis, positive and negative
• Integrated and adjustable Intersymbol Interference
• Interactive link training for PCI Express
• Built-in clock recovery and equalization
• All options and modules are upgradeable
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M8020A Applications
The J-BERT M8020A is designed for R&D and test engineers who characterize and verify compliance of chips, devices, boards and systems with serial I/O ports up to 16 Gb/s and 32 Gb/s in the consumer, computer, mobile computing, data center and communications industry.
Introduction 1
The J-BERT M8020A can be used to test popular serial bus standards, such as PCI Express M-PHY, SD UHS-II, Fibre Channel, QPI, memory buses , backplanes, repeaters, active optical cables, Thunderbolt, 10/40 GbE/SFP+/QSFP, 100 GbE/CFP2.

M8030A Multi-Channel BERT

The M8030A Multi-Channel BERT extents the J-BERT M8020A platform to a real multi-channel BERT solution supporting up to 10 pattern generators and 10 error detectors (EDs) to allow multi-channel application tests like, PCIe and PON. Wherever multi-channel measurements are required in order to speed up throughput or test under real application conditions, the M8030A is a perfect solution.
®
, SATA/SAS, DisplayPort, USB Super Speed, MIPI
Figure 2 Typical base M8030A instrument configuration
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1 Introduction
Key Features
• Data rates up to 8.5 and 16 Gb/s
• 1 to 10 BERT pattern generator and analyzer and channels in a 14-slot AXIe chassis
• Clock synchronization between all modules
• 8 tap de-emphasis, positive and negative
• Integrated and adjustable ISI
• Built-in clock recovery and equalization
M8030A Applications
The M8030A multi-channel BERT is designed for R&D and test engineers who characterize and verify compliance for electronic chips, devices, boards, systems with multiple I/O ports (up to 16 Gb/s) in various industry segments dealing with basic consumer goods, computer devices, communication equipments, etc. Typical applications are:
• PCIe multi-channel test
• PON applications
• XAUI and GAUI multi-lane test

M8040A High-Performance BERT

The Keysight Technologies M8040A is a highly integrated BERT for physical layer characterization and compliance testing.
With support for pulse amplitude modulation 4-level (PAM4) and non-return-to-zero (NRZ) signals, and symbol rates up to 64 Gbaud (corresponds to 112 Gbit/s) it covers all flavors of the emerging 400 GbE and CEI-56G standards.
The M8040A BERT´ s true error analysis provides repeatable and accurate results, optimizing the performance margins of your devices.
Key Features
The M8040A provides the following features:
• Data rates from 2 to 32 and 64 Gbaud
• PAM4 and NRZ selectable from M8070A user interface
• Built-in 4 tap de-emphasis to compensate loss
• Integrated and calibrated jitter injection: RJ, PJ1, PJ2, SJ, BUJ, and Clk/2 Jitter
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• Two pattern generator channels per module to emulate aggressor
• Linearity tests with adjustable PAM4 levels
• Short connections to the DUT with remote heads for the pattern generator
• True PAM4 error detection in real-time for low BER levels
• Graphical user interface and remote control via M8000 system software
• Scalable and upgradeable with options and modules
• Clock recovery with N1076A and N1077A
M8040A Applications
The M8040A is designed for R&D and test engineers who characterize chips, devices, transceiver modules and sub-components, boards and systems with serial I/O ports operating with data rates up to 32 Gbaud and 64 Gbaud in the data center and communications industries.
The M8040A can be used for receiver (input) testing for many popular interconnect standards, such as:
• 400 Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3bs)
• 200/100/50 Gigabit Ethernet
• OIF CEI - 56G (NRZ and PAM4 versions)
• 64G/112G Fibre Channel
• Infiniband-HDR
•CDAUI-8
• Proprietary interfaces for chip-to-chip, chip-to-module, backplanes, repeaters, and active optical cables, operating up to 64 Gbaud.
Introduction 1
Figure 3 Typical M8040A instrument configuration
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1 Introduction

Document History

Table 3 Document History
Edition Description
Edition 1.0, June 2014 Edition 1.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 2.0, October 2014 Edition 2.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 3.0, March 2015 Edition 3.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 4.0, August 2015 Edition 4.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 4.1, September 2015 Edition 4.1 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 4.2, January 2016 Edition 4.2 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 5.0, February 2016 Edition 5.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 5.1, March 2016 Edition 5.1 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 6.0, July 2016 Edition 6.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 7.0, August 2016 Edition 7.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 8.0, December 2016 Edition 8.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
M8070A version 1.0.
M8070A version 1.5.
M8070A version 2.0.
M8070A version 2.5.
M8070A version 2.6.
M8070A version 2.7.
M8070A version 3.0.
M8070A version 3.1.
M8070A version 3.4 (PG release).
M8070A version 3.4 (ED release).
M8070A version 3.5.
Edition 9.0, June 2017 Edition 9.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 9.1, August 2017 Edition 9.1 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 10.0, October 2017 Edition 10.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
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M8070A version 3.6.
M8070A version 3.7.
M8070A version 4.0.
Edition Description
Introduction 1

Related Documents

Edition 11.0, December 2017 Edition 11.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
M8070A version 4.5.
Edition 12.0, June 2018 Edition 12.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
M8070A version 5.0.
Edition 13.0, July 2018 Edition 13.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
M8070A version 5.1.
Table 4 Related Documents
Document Part No. Document Title
M8000-91010 Tips for Preventing Damage
M8000-91020 M8020A Start Here Document
M8030-91010 M8030A Start Here Document
M8020-91010 M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Installation Guide
M8020-91020 M8020A/M8030A Getting Started Guide
M8020-91030 M8000 Series BER Test Solutions User Guide
M8020-91040 M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Programming Guide
M8070-91010 M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Plug-ins
M8040-91010 M8040A Start Here Document
M8040-91020 M8040A Getting Started Guide

Abbreviations used in this Document

Table 5 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Extended Form
AXIe AdvancedTCA Extensions for Instrumentation and Test
AWG Arbitrary Waveform Generator
BER Bit Error Ratio
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Abbreviation Extended Form
CDR Clock Data Recovery
CTLE Continuous-Time Linear Equalizer
DUT Device Under Test
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ESM Embedded System Module
GB Gigabyte
GUI Graphical User Interface
J-BERT Jitter-Bit Error Ratio Tester
LED Light-Emitting Diode
MB Megabyte
MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface
PC Personal Computer
PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
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PLL Phase Locked Loop
PRBS Pseudorandom Binary Sequence
PXI PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation
R & D Research & Development
SAS Serial Attached SCSI
SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments
SMA SubMiniature Version A
SSC Spread Spectrum Clock
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
USB Universal Serial Bus
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator
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M8020A Overview / 32 M9505A AXIe Chassis / 33 Host Computer / 35 M8030A Overview / 36 M9514A AXIe Chassis / 37 M8020A / M8030A Modules / 40 M8020A Module Setup / 55 M8030A Module Setup / 57 M8040A Overview / 59 M8040A Modules / 60 M8040A Module Setup / 69 AWG Modules Supported by M8070A System Software / 70 Other Supported Hardware(s) / 72 Hardware Setup for M8046A and M8062A Modules / 74 ESD Protection / 76
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NOTE

M8020A Overview

The Keysight’s J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT is a modular instrument which supports the following modules:
• M8041A high-performance BERT generator-analyzer-clock 8/16 Gb/s.
• M8051A high-performance BERT generator-analyzer 8/16 Gb/s.
• M8061A multiplexer 2:1 with de-emphasis 32 Gb/s.
• M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT
• In addition to above J-BERT modules, it also supports M8195A and M8196A Arbitrary Waveform Generator modules. Details of these modules can be found at www.keysight.com/find/m8195a and
www.keysight.com/find/m8196a
M8020A being a modular product includes different sets of modules which are hosted in an AXI chassis. Each module and its features have their own license. You need to install these options in your instrument in order to use the modules or features. For details, refer to the chapter Licenses on page 613. However, if you have ordered M8020A-BU1, no license is required.
The M8041A module must be installed in slots 1 through 3 in the AXIe chassis unless the M9536A AXIe Embedded Controller is installed. The following configurations are possible in an M9505A 5-slot chassis:
1 or 2-channel, 16 Gb/s - (1) M8041A
3 or 4-channel, 16 Gb/s - (1) M8041A + (1) M8051A
1-channel, 32 Gb/s (Pattern Generator only) - (1) M8041A + (1) M8061A
1-channel, 32 Gb/s (Pattern Generator only or full BERT) - (1) M8041A + (1) M8062A
• M8195A/M8196A module can more or less arbitrarily be added into the 5 slot module
Additionally, the M8061A, M8062A and M8195A/M8196A modules can be installed and operated in a 2 slot frame.
In case an AWG module (M8195A/M8196A) is used in a combined system with M8020A modules, ensure that the AWG modules should be always be mounted in a slot number higher that M8020A modules in the AXIe chassis. In other words, an AWG module always has to mounted last in the chassis.
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M9505A AXIe Chassis

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For details on the features and hardware components of each of the above-mentioned modules, refer to M8020A / M8030A Modules on page 40.
The M9505A AXIe Chassis is a modular instrument chassis that supports complex and high density testing. The chassis provides slots for installing multiple AXIe based instrument modules such as the M8041A, M8051A, M8061A and M8062A modules. Besides providing a frame for the installation of these instrument modules, the M9505A AXIe Chassis also provides power, a cooling system, a PCIe Gen2 local data bus, a Gigabit LAN interconnect, and a cabled USB (USB option required) and PCIe connection for external host computer connectivity.
The following model of the M9505A AXIe Chassis supports the M8020A modules:
• M9505A - a 5-Slot AXIe chassis
The USB connection is recommended when using a laptop or desktop PC as an external controller. The PCIe connection is recommended for use with a desktop PC as an external controller only.
Refer to the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis.
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AXIe Embedded System Module (USB ESM)

The bottom slot of the AXIe chassis is reserved for the Embedded System Module (ESM) which is factory-installed. The ESM has a USB 2.0 interface as well as a PCIe x8, Gen1 and Gen2 compliant interface to connect an external host computer to the chassis. The following figure shows the PCIe Port and USB Port in ESM.
The ESM:
• runs the chassis embedded operating system which manages all internal tasks and communications.
• tracks inserted modules and manages power requirements.
• monitors chassis temperature and controls variable-speed chassis fans.
• monitors module sensors and reports component failures to a system log.
• acts as a Gigabit Ethernet switch; forwards frames along the backplane.
• connects an external host computer to the chassis.
• synchronizes timing across all modules through the Keysight Trigger Bus, using an internal or external clock source.
• LAN connector on AXIe ESM is not used. Only use LAN connection on the host computer.
• Either the PCIe (desktop only) or USB (desktop or laptop) port can be used in this ESM but not both simultaneously. When you use the PCIe port, the USB port is automatically disabled until the PCIe port is no longer in use.
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Host Computer

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A host computer is used to:
• host all the software components of the instrument modules needed to control, configure, and use the modules.
• communicate with the ESM of the M9505A AXIe Chassis to allow you to monitor and control the chassis.
A host computer can be:
• the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller module.
• a laptop with a USB port or with PCIe port.
• a desktop PC with a USB port or x8 or wider PCIe slot for the cabled PCIe adapter card.
Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module
The M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller is a one slot module that you can install in the M9505A AXIe Chassis like any other instrument module. This module acts as a host computer when installed in the M9505A AXIe Chassis. It is always installed in slot 1 of the M9505A AXIe Chassis.
The following figure displays this module.
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M8030A Overview

The M8030A is a modular instrument which supports the following modules.
• M8041A high-performance BERT generator-analyzer-clock 8/16 Gb/s
• M8051A high-performance BERT generator-analyzer 8/16 Gb/s
• M8092A Multi-channel synchronization module
The modules must be installed in the M9514A AXIe 14-slot chassis in the following way:
Table 6 M8030A Modules Arrangement
Slot Number Module
# 1 M8030A-BU1 AXIe embedded controller. For M8030A-BU2 this slot is empty
# 2, 3 & 4 M8041A module
# 5 & 6 M8051A module
# 7 M9521A AXIe system module, always included in M8030A-BU1 or
and covered with filler front-plane
M8030A-BU2, must be in this slot
# 8 & 9 M8051A module
# 10 & 11 M8051A module
# 12 & 13 M8051A module
# 14 M8192A multi-channel synchronization module, always required in this slot
For details on the features and hardware components of each of the above mentioned modules, refer to M8020A and M8030A Getting Started Guide.
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M9514A AXIe Chassis

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The Keysight M9514A AXIe 14-slot chassis (one slot for the AXIe System Module plus 13 instrument module slots) is a modular instrument chassis fully compatible with the AXIe 1.0 Hardware specifications. It allows multiple application-specific instrument modules to share a common chassis frame, power supply, cooling system, PCI Express (PCIe) Gen 2 data bus, Gigabit LAN hub, local bus for module-to-module signaling, and host PC connections.
Multiple chassis may be interconnected for scalability. The chassis provides 13 general purpose peripheral slots that accept 1U AXIe instrument modules. Each module slot has a Gen 2 x4 link (maximum of 2 GB/s data rate per module) to the chassis primary data ‘fabric’ hub—a x8 PCIe switch and data bus.
The chassis requires a full module height AXIe System Module (ASM) such as the Keysight M9521A, to manage chassis functions.
.
The USB connection is recommended when using a laptop or desktop PC as an external controller. The PCIe connection is recommended for use with a desktop PC as an external controller only.
PCIe connectivity between the M9514A AXIe Chassis and an external desktop PC controller is recommended when full channel plus large patterns need to be downloaded.
Refer to the Keysight M9514A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get detailed information about the AXIe chassis.
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AXIe System Module (ASM)

The M9521A AXIe System Module (ASM) is installed in the system slot of the M9514A (slot 7). It provides the system communication and synchronization functions required in an AXIe chassis including:
• Trigger bus and clock routing.
• Managing clocks, including internal or external reference sources.
• Gigabit LAN switching with front panel RJ45 LAN connections.
• AXIe Fabric 1 switching (Gen 2 x4 lanes to each module slot).
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Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module

The M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller is a one slot module that you can install in the M9505A/M9514A AXIe Chassis like any other instrument module. This module acts as a host computer when installed in the M9505A/M9514A AXIe Chassis. It is always installed in slot 1 of the M9505A AXIe Chassis. It may be installed in any slot of the M9514A AXIe chassis except for Slot 7 which is reserved for the ASM. However, to eliminate interference with the local bus used for E-Keying (if your AXIe modules use E-Keying), you should install the controller in one of the outside slots; e.g., 1 or 14 first, then 2 or 13, etc.
The following figure displays this module:
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The ESM:
• runs the chassis embedded operating system which manages all internal tasks and communications.
• tracks inserted modules and manages power requirements.
• monitors chassis temperature and controls variable- speed chassis fans.
• monitors module sensors and reports component failures to a system log.
• acts as a Gigabit Ethernet switch; forwards frames along the backplane.
• connects an external host computer to the chassis.
• synchronizes timing across all modules through the Keysight Trigger Bus, using an internal or external clock source.
LAN connector on AXIe ESM is not used. Only use LAN connection on the host computer.
Either the PCIe (desktop only) or USB (desktop or laptop) port can be used in this ESM but not both simultaneously. When you use the PCIe port, the USB port is automatically disabled until the PCIe port is no longer in use.
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M8020A / M8030A Modules

J-BERT M8041A Generator-Analyzer-Clock Module

The M8020A/M8030A modules are recognized by the model number and name located on their front panel.
Each BERT module can be configured for 8 Gb/s or 16 Gb/s operation, as generator-only or as full BERT. Some upgraded features/components of a module are licensed and are only available when you purchase a license for that option. The M8062A module supports 32 Gb/s and the M8195A as a BERT module can support higher speeds than 16 Gb/s. The M8195A cannot be used as a full BERT. It has no analyzer.
The following sections describe each of the M8020A/M8030A instrument modules in detail.
The J-BERT M8041A is a BERT module that can be installed into an Keysight M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis. This module occupies three slots.
The M8041A is a two channel bit error ratio tester with built-in clock and data generator for performing compliance and characterization measurements. The second channel requires a license.
M8041A Features
The M8041A module provides the following features:
• Two channel pattern generator (option 0G2) and two channel error detector (option 0A2)
• Data rate from 256 Mb/s to 16.2 Gb/s (option G16 or C16) for pattern generation and error detection
• Built in jitter injection (option 0G3)
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• Adjustable ISI offered for M8041A and M8051A (option 0G5), software
Retaining Screws
Module Insertion/
Extraction Handles
Channel 1 Data Inputs/Outputs
Channel 2 Data Inputs/Outputs
Control Inputs/ Output
System Inputs/ Outputs
Clock Inputs/ Outputs
Front Panel LEDs
Sync In/Out
2.0 and serial number >= DE55300500
• Built in 8 tap de-emphasis (option 0G4)
• Built in receiver equalization (CTLE, option 0A3)
• Built in reference clock multiplier for pattern generator (option 0G6)
• Simultaneous common mode and differential mode level interference (option 0G7)
• Interactive link training (option 0S1, Software 1.5)
• Four universal control inputs with adjustable threshold
• Three universal control outputs with adjustable levels
• 2 Gb pattern memory per channel (requires software 1.5)
M8041A Module Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8041A module with its various components labeled.
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Component Description
The M8041A module has the following components.
Table 7 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe
Module Insertion/Extraction Handles
Connector Name Active when... Color
Fail power-up fault condition red
Access power-up ready state green
Data In x input is overloaded red
Data Out x output is overloaded red
Data Mod In x input is active green
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In B logic level is detected green
Ctrl Out A output is active green
Clk In signal is detected green
Ref Clk In signal is detected green
Ref Clk Out output is active green
Chassis slot once you have fully placed it inside the chassis. To remove the module, you first need to loosen these screws ensuring that these screws disengage completely.
The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe Chassis.
Table 8 Front Panel LEDs
Aux In not used n/a
Clk Out output is active green
Trig Out output is active green
Clk Mod In input is active green
Sys Out A/Sys Out B output is active green
Sys Ctrl In A/Sys Ctrl In B logic level is detected green
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M8041A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs

CAUTION
The inputs of the M8041A module are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Table 9 Channel x Data Inputs/Outputs
Component Description
Data Out and /Data Out Differential data outputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data In and /Data In Differential data inputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data Mod In Accepts an external source for data out delay modulation (SMA, female).
Table 10 Clock Inputs/Outputs
Component Description
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Clk In External clock input in the range of 8.1 to 16.2 GHz. This input is used as a direct clock for all
Ref Clk In Reference clock input for applications that provide a host reference clock in the range of 10 MHz to
Ref Clk Out The reference clock output is used to provide a 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference clock to the DUT or
Clk Out and /Clk Out Differential clock output (3.5 mm, female).
Trig Out and /Trig Out This output is used to send a trigger signal to another connected device, such as an oscilloscope (3.5
Clk Mod In Input for delay modulation of the Trig Out and Clk Out channel. Both outputs are always affected
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channels in forwarded clock applications (SMA, female).
16 GHz. The clock signal may be SSC modulated and is used as the reference for the system clock of all Tx and Rx channels. A SSC tolerant PLL is used to multiply the reference clock to the system clock (SMA, female).
other test equipment (SMA, female).
mm, female). It can also be used as a sub rate clock.
(SMA, female).
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Table 11 Sync In/Sync Out
Component Description
Sync In This input is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system clock. It is connected to
Sync Out This output is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system clock. It is connected
Component Description
Sys Out A/Sys Out B System level control outputs used to signal events to the DUT or external instruments (SMA, female).
Sys In A/Sys In B System level control inputs used to generate sequencer events (SMA, female).
Component Description
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In B The module has two control inputs at the font panel each with the following selectable functionality
the Sync Out of the other module.
to the Sync In of the other module.
Table 12 System Inputs/Outputs
Table 13 Control Inputs/Output
(SMA, female):
Error Add Input
Every rising edge at the input generates a single error in the output data stream by flipping a single bit. The maximum repetition rate is data rate divided by 4 times the vector size.
Output Blanking
If the input level is above the threshold level the pattern generator stops and only 0’s are sent on data output. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold.
Electrical Idle
If the input level is above the threshold level the output amplifier enters electrical idle. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold.
Gating Input
If a logical high is applied to the gating input the error detector will ignore the incoming bits during a BER measurement. The ignored bit sequence is always a multiple of the vector size. For measuring data in bursts of bits, rather than a continuous stream of bits, a special operating mode is used. This mode is the burst sync mode. In this case, the signal at the gating input controls the synchronization and the error counting for each burst.
Ctrl Out A The module has one control output at the front panel with the following functionality (SMA, female):
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Error Output
This signal can be used to trigger an external instrument to help in error analysis. If an error occurs, a single RZ pulse is generated. Continuous errors will result in a clock signal.

J-BERT M8051A Generator-Analyzer

Retaining Screws
Module Insertion/
Extraction Handles
Channel 1 Data Inputs/Outputs
Channel 2 Data Inputs/Outputs
Control Inputs/ Output
Front Panel LEDs
Sync In
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The J-BERT M8051A the M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis. This module occupies two slots and requires the M8041A module for proper operation.
The M8051A is a two channel Generator and two channel Analyzer for performing compliance and characterization measurements.
M8051A Features
The main M8051A features are the same as the M8041A features. For details, refer to J-BERT M8041A Generator-Analyzer-Clock Module on page 40.
M8051A Module Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8051A module with its various components labeled.
is an instrument module that can be installed into
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CAUTION
Component Description
The M8051A module has the following components.
Table 14 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe
Module Insertion/Extraction Handles The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe
Connector Name Active when... Color
Fail power-up fault condition red
Access power-up ready state green
Data In x input is overloaded red
Data Out x output is overloaded red
Data Mod In x input is active green
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In B logic level is detected green
Chassis slot once you have fully placed it inside the chassis. To remove the module, you first need to loosen these screws ensuring that these screws disengage completely.
Chassis.
Table 15 Front Panel LEDs
M8051A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs
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The inputs of the M8051A module are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Table 16 Channel x Data Inputs/Outputs
Component Description
Data Out and /Data Out Differential data outputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data In and /Data In Differential data inputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data Mod In Accepts an external source for data out delay modulation (SMA, female).
Table 17 Sync In
Component Description
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Sync In This input is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system clock. It is connected to
the Sync Out of the other module or to the clock distribution module if more than two modules are installed. The sync cable is required if M8051A is connected with M8041A module.
Table 18 Control Inputs/Output
Component Description
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In B The module has two control inputs at the font panel each with the following selectable functionality
(SMA, female):
Error Add Input
Every rising edge at the input generates a single error in the output data stream by flipping a single bit. The maximum repetition rate is data rate divided by 4 times the vector size.
Output Blanking
If the input level is above the threshold level the pattern generator stops and only 0’s are sent on data output. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold.
Electrical Idle
If the input level is above the threshold level the output amplifier enters electrical idle. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold.
Gating Input
If a logical high is applied to the gating input the error detector will ignore the incoming bits during a BER measurement. The ignored bit sequence is always a multiple of the vector size. For measuring data in bursts of bits, rather than a continuous stream of bits, a special operating mode is used. This mode is the burst sync mode. In this case, the signal at the gating input controls the synchronization and the error counting for each burst.
Ctrl Out A The module has one control output at the front panel with the following functionality (SMA, female):
Error Output
This signal can be used to trigger an external instrument to help in error analysis. If an error occurs, a single RZ pulse is generated with the width of half a vector length. Continuous errors will result in a clock signal.
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M8061A 32 Gb/s Multiplexer with De-emphasis Module

The M8061A M9502A 2-slot or M9505A 5-slot AXIe Chassis. This module occupies two slots.
The M8061A is used to characterize serial interfaces of up to 32 Gb/s. The M8061A provides four calibrated de-emphasis taps, which can be extended to eight taps, built-in superposition of level interference, and Clock/2 jitter injection.
M8061A Features
• Expands data rate of M8041A and M8051A generators up to 32 Gb/s enabling accurate and complete receiver stress testing
• Integrated and calibrated 4-tap de-emphasis, expandable to 8 taps
• Internal superposition of interference for common mode and differential mode
• Transparent to jitter generated by the J-BERT M8020A, Clock/2 jitter can be added
• Supports electrical idle
• Control from J-BERT M8020A user interface via USB.
is an instrument module that can be installed into the
M8061A Module Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8061A module with its various components labeled.
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The M8061A module has the following components.
Table 19 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Component Description
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Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe
Chassis slot once you have fully placed it inside the chassis. To remove the module, you first need to loosen these screws ensuring that these screws disengage completely.
Module Insertion/Extraction Handles The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe
Chassis.
Table 20 Front Panel LEDs
Connector Name Active when... Color
Fail power-up fault condition red
Access power-up ready state green
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CAUTION

M8061A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs

The inputs of the M8061A module are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Table 21 Electrical Idle Input
Component Description
Electrical Idle In This input is used to enable/disable the output signal by an external control signal. If the input level
Component Description
Clk Out Reference clock output used in clean clock mode to provide the synthesizer signal to the J-BERT
Clk In Reference clock input used in clean clock mode, the synthesizer should be connected to this port
Aux Clk In External clock input in the range of 150 MHz to 14.2 GHz. This input is used with the J-BERT’s
Component Description
DMI In Differential mode interference input independent of ground (SMA, female).
CMI In Common mode interference input relative to ground (SMA, female).
Component Description
is above the threshold level the module enters electrical idle. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold (SMA, female).
Table 22 Clock Inputs/Output
without external splitter (3.5 mm, female).
(3.5 mm, female).
internal clock. In presence of jitter, this provides the same jitter as the data outputs (3.5 mm, female).
Table 23 DMI/CMI Inputs
Table 24 Data Inputs/Outputs
Data Out and /Data Out Differential or single-ended data output (2.4 mm, female).
Data In x Single-ended data input (3.5 mm, female).
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M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT

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The M8062A extends the data rate of the J-BERT M8020A Bit Error Ratio Tester to the speeds required for testing devices with lane rates in the 25-28 Gb/s range. When combined with a two channel M8041A, the system provides data pattern generation and full-rate error analysis for users and systems with lane rates up to 32.4 Gb/s.

M8062A Features

• Extends maximum data rate of J-BERT M8020A up to 32.4 Gb/s
• Seamless control of pattern generator and error analyzer
• Integrated 8-tap de-emphasis
• Built in ISI generator for channel emulation
• Analyzer equalization eliminates errors resulting from closed eyes in loop back path
• Built in CDR for data rates up to 32 Gb/s
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The CDR license (M8062A-0A4) is required to enable the CDR feature. M8062A modules with serial numbers < MY55400300 may also require a hardware upgrade in order to enable this feature.
Refer to the Online Help installed and integrated into the M8070A software to learn about how to use this module.
Phase-matched cables must be used when connecting the M8041A data and clock outputs to the M8062A data and clock inputs. The provided cable set, Keysight M8062-61643, meets this requirement.
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Front Panel LEDs
Sync In
Retaining Screws
Clean Clk Out
M8062A Front
Panel Error
Analyzer Connectors
M8062A Front Panel Pattern Generator Connectors
CAUTION

M8062A Module Components

The following figure displays the front panel of the M8062A module with its various components labeled.
The M8062A module has the following components.
Table 25 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Component Description
Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe
Chassis slot once you have fully placed it inside the chassis. To remove the module, you first need to loosen these screws ensuring that these screws disengage completely.
Module Insertion/Extraction Handles The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe
Connector Name Active when... Color
Fail power-up fault condition red
Access power-up ready state green
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Chassis.
Table 26 Front Panel LEDs
The inputs and outputs of the M8062A module are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Connector Name Description
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Table 27 Sync In/Clean Clk Out
Sync In This input is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system clock. It is connected to the Sync
Out of the other module. The sync cable is required if M8062A is connected with M8041A module.
Clean Clk Out Half-rate, or divided, clock output with no applied jitter.

M8062A Front Panel Pattern Generator Connectors

Table 28 Electrical Idle Input
Component Description
Electrical Idle In This input is used to enable/disable the output signal by an external control signal. If the input level is above the
threshold level the module enters electrical idle. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold (SMA, female).
Table 29 Pattern Generator Clock Inputs/Output
Component Description
Clk Out Half-rate Pattern Generator clock output. Carries the same jitter as the full-rate data output.
Clk In Pattern Generator clock input (half-rate). Connect to clock output of M8041A.
Aux Clk In Alternate Pattern Generator clock input (half-rate). Typically unused.
Table 30 DMI/CMI Inputs
Component Description
DMI In Differential Mode Interference input. Applies a single-ended, external interference source differentially to the
CMI In Common Mode Interference input. Applies a single-ended, external interference source to both the normal and
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data output (SMA, female).
complement data output signals (SMA, female).
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Ω
Component Description
Table 31 Pattern Generator Data Inputs/Outputs
Data Out and /Data Out Differential or single-ended, full-rate data output to the device under test. Unused outputs must be
Data In 1 and Data In 2 Single-ended, half-rate data inputs from the M8041A module (3.5 mm, female).
terminated into 50 . (2.4 mm, female).

M8062A Front Panel Analyzer Connectors

Table 32 Error Analyzer Data Inputs/Outputs
Component Description
Data In and /Data In Differential or single-ended, full-rate data input from the device under test. Unused input should be terminated
Data Out 1 and Data Out 2 Single-ended, half-rate data outputs to the M8041A module (3.5 mm, female).
into 50 . (2.4 mm, female). These ports are AC coupled.
Table 33 Error Analyzer Clock Inputs/Output
Component Description
Clk Out Half-rate Error Analyzer clock output, synchronous with analyzer sampling.
Clk In Half-rate, Error Analyzer clock input. Allows external clocking of the Error Analyzer.
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M8020A Module Setup

Setting up a Single Channel System

Setting up a Multi-Channel System

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M8020A being a modular product includes different sets of modules which are hosted in an AXI chassis. It comprises of exactly one M8041A generator-analyzer-clock module and optionally one additional M8051A generator-analyzer module. The M8041A generator-analyzer-clock module is a true superset of the M8051A generator-analyzer module.
The single channel system is the smallest configuration consisting of one M8041A generator-analyzer-clock module within a 5-slot frame. You can upgrade it to a 2 channel system by adding the two channel options (second channel generator and second channel analyzer).
The multi-channel system is comprised of exactly one clock / data module and one or more data channels mounted in an AXIe frame.
The multi-channel system can be:
2-Channel System
A two-channel system consists of one clock/data module.
The following figure illustrates a two-channel system.
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4-Channel System
A four-channel system consists of one clock module and one data modules.
The following figure illustrates a four-channel system.
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For more details on how to establish connections between the M8020A modules, refer to the M8020A/M8030A Installation Guide.

M8030A Module Setup

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The M8030A is a modular test solution which can be tailored to your specific needs from two channels with one M8041A to up to 10 channels. The modules must be installed in the M9514A AXIe 14-slot chassis as described in Tab le 34 on page -57:
Table 34 M8030A Modules Configuration
Slot Number Module
# 1 M8030A-BU1 AXIe embedded controller.
# 2, 3 & 4 M8041A module
# 5 & 6 M8051A module
# 7 M9521A AXIe system module
# 8 & 9 M8051A module
# 10 & 11 M8051A module
# 12 & 13 M8051A module
# 14 M8192A multi-channel synchronization module
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Slot#1Slot
#2
Slot #3
Slot #4
Slot #5
Slot #6
Slot #7
Slot#8Slot
#9
Slot #10
Slot #11
Slot #12
Slot #13
Slot #14
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M8051A J-BERT
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BERT Module

M8030A Modules Arrangement Example

The following figure shows the M8030A modules arrangement in the M9514A AXIe 14-slot chassis:
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M8040A Overview

NOTE
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The M8040A is a modular instrument which supports the following modules:
• M8045A High-Performance BERT Pattern Generator-Clock
• M8046A High-Performance BERT Analyzer
• M8057A Pattern Generator Remote Head
M8040A being a modular product includes different sets of modules which are hosted in an AXI chassis. Each module and its features have their own license. You need to install these options in your instrument in order to use the modules or features. For details, refer to the chapter Licenses on page 613. However, if you have ordered M8040A-BU1, no license is required.
For details on the features and hardware components of each of the above mentioned modules, refer to M8040A Getting Started Guide.
In case an AWG module (M8195A/M8196A) is used in a combined system with M8040A modules, ensure that the AWG modules should be always be mounted in a slot number higher that M8040A modules in the AXIe chassis. In other words, an AWG module always has to mounted last in the chassis.
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M8040A Modules

M8045A High-Performance BERT Pattern Generator-Clock Module

The M8045A module can be a one or two data channel system (a second channel can be added with license). A one channel instrument has to be returned to the factory for installing the second channel (hardware) and license. It occupies three slots of the 5-slot M9505A AXIe chassis.
M8045A Features
• Up to two Pattern Generator channels per 3-slot-module
• Symbol rate 2 to 64 Gbaud
• NRZ and PAM4 format is software-selectable
• PAM4 up to 64 Gbaud
• Built in de-emphasis
• Built in and calibrated jitter generation
• External jitter modulation per channel
• Remote head to get close to the DUT
• Pattern memory, PRBS, pattern sequencing
• Sequencing control by external control signals
Refer to the Online Help installed and integrated into the M8070A software to learn about how to use this module.
M8045A Module Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8045A module (2 data channel system):
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The M8045A module has the following components.
Table 35 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Component Description
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Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly
Module Insertion/Extraction Handles
Table 36 Front Panel LEDs
Connector Name Active when... Color
Fail power-up fault condition red
Access power-up ready state green
Data Mod In 1/2 signal is detected green
Clk Out 1/2 output is active green
Ctrl Out 1/2 output is active green
Ctrl In 1/2 logic level is detected green
P & N 1/2 output is active green
Clk In signal is detected green
Ref Clk In signal is detected green
inside the M9505A AXIe Chassis slot once you have fully placed it inside the chassis. To remove the module, you first need to loosen these screws ensuring that these screws disengage completely.
The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe Chassis.
Ref Clk Out Outputs a 10 and 100 MHz clock, 1 Vpp single ended
into 50 Ohm
Aux In not used n/a
Clk Out output is active green
Trig Out output is active green
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Connector Name Active when... Color
Clk Mod In input is active green
Sys Out A/Sys Out B output is active green
Sys In A/Sys In B logic state is detected green
M8045A Front Panel Input/Output Ports
The inputs/outputs of the M8045A module are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Connector Name Description
Clk Out 1, 2 Low Jitter (~150fs) Clk out. Baud-rate / 1,2,4,8,16
P and N P and N must be connected to M8057A remote head.
Remote Head 1, 2 Remote Head Control. This output provides power and control signals for the
Data Mod In 1, 2 This input is used for data out delay modulation by an external source.
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Table 37 M8045A Front Panel Input/Output Ports
Same Jitter as Data out or clean clk
Typ 1.5 V pp
Used for Analyzer as external clock
remote head amplifier
Connector Name Description
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Ctrl In A, B The data module has 2 control inputs at the front panel. The functionality of
each individual input can be selected.
Error Add Input
Every rising edge at the input generates a single error in the output stream by flipping a single bit. The maximum repetition rate is data rate divided by 4 times the vector size.
Output Blanking
If the input level is above the threshold level pattern generation stops and only 0’s are sent on data out. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold.
Electrical Idle
If the input level is above the threshold level the output amplifier enters electrical idle. Normal operation resumes when the input level is below the threshold.
Ctrl Out A, B The data module has 2 control output at the front panel. The functionality of this
output can be selected.
Error Output
This signal can be used to trigger an external instrument to help in error analysis. If an error occurs a single RZ pulse is generated with the width of half a vector length. Continuous errors will result in a clock signal.
Sync Out A, B This output is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system
clock. It is connected to the SYNC IN of the other module or to the M8192A if more than two modules are used.
Clk In Clock not used for M8045A.
Ref Clk In Reference clock input for applications that provide a host reference clock in the
range of 10 MHz … 16 GHz. It may be SSC modulated and is used as the reference for the system clock of all TX and RX channels. A SSC tolerant PLL is used to multiply the reference clock to the system clock.
Ref Clk Out The reference clock output is used to provide a 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference
Aux In Port not in use.
Clk Out Differential clock output.
Trig Out This output is used to send a trigger signal to another connected device, such as
Clk Mod In Input for delay modulation of TRIG OUT and CLK OUT channel, always affects
Sys In A, Sys In B These are control inputs at system level and can be used to generate events for
Sys Out A, Sys Out B These are control outputs at system level and can be used to signal events to
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clock to the DUT or other test equipment.
an oscilloscope.
both outputs.
the sequencer. The granularity is the vector size.
the DUT or external instruments. The granularity is the vector size.
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M8046A High-Performance BERT Analyzer Module

The M8046A is an instrument module that can be installed into the M9505A 5- slot AXIe chassis. This module occupies one slot.
The M8046A supports symbol rates up to 32.4 Gbaud, the default is NRZ format.
The analyzer module can be used for error analysis in conjunction with the M8045A pattern generator, the M8195A/M8196A Arbitrary Waveform generators or as stand-alone.
With M8070A software version 5.0, the M8046A can also be used in conjunction with M8041A + M8062A.
The three or four channel configuration requires a cable (provided with the M8046A) that connects the M8045A Sync Out to the M8046A Sync In to synchronize the two modules to a common system clock. The M8046A Analyzer module can also be used with an external clock coming from CR (e.g. N1076A) or Generator output (M8045A channel 1/2 Clock Output or M8195A/M8196A Data Output).
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M8046A Features
• Symbol rates 2 to 32.4 Gbaud
• One channel per 1-slot module
• 70 mV input sensitivity
• Supports NRZ and PAM4
• Built-in equalization
• Real-time bit error and symbol error analysis
M8046A Module Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8046A module with its various components:
The M8046A module has the following components.
Table 38 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Component Description
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Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly
Module Insertion/Extraction Handles
Table 39 Front Panel LEDs
Connector Name Active when... Color
Fail power-up fault condition red
Access power-up ready state green
Clk In on when output active and CLK detected green
Ctrl Out on when output active green
Ctrl In logic state is detected green
Data In data received green
inside the M9505A AXIe Chassis slot once you have fully placed it inside the chassis. To remove the module, you first need to loosen these screws ensuring that these screws disengage completely.
The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe Chassis.
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CAUTION
NOTE
M8046A Front Panel Inputs/Outputs Ports
The inputs of the M8046A module are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Table 40 M8046A Front Panel Inputs/Outputs Ports
Connector Name Description
Data In and /Data In Differential data inputs (3.5 mm, female)
Clk In Clock input to sample the incoming data. Full/half and quarter-rate clock.
Sync In This input is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system

M8057A Pattern Generator Remote Head

Ctrl Out A Outputs a pulse in case of an error. Generates a pulse or static high/low if used
Ctrl In A This input can be used as sequence trigger or pattern capture event.
The M8057A remote head is an external box which must be connected to each channel of M8045A module. The three cables are fixed on the back side of M8057A which need to be connected to M8045A remote head, P and N connectors. It helps in minimizing signal degradations caused by lossy channels.
Single ended.
clock. It is connected to the Sync Out of the other module or to the clock distribution module if more than two modules are installed. The sync cable is required if M8046A is connected with M8045A Pattern Generator module. Not needed if external clock is used.
from sequencer.
Please note that it is mandatory to connect M8057A remote head with each channel of M8045A module. Operation without M8057A remote head will not allow you to receive data.
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M8057A Remote Head Components
The following figure displays the front panel of the M8057A remote head with its various components:
The M8057A remote head has the following components.
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Table 41 Front Panel LEDs
Connector Name Active when... Color
Ready remote head is operation green
Table 42 M8057A Front Panel Inputs/Outputs Ports
Connector Name Description
Data Out and /Data Out Connected to DUT
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The following figure displays the back panel of the M8057A remote head with its various components:
The back panel of M8057A remote head has cables which connects with each channel of M8045A remote head controls (P and N). The length of these cables are 85 cm.
Ensure that the chassis is NOT powered up or connected to a power source while making connections to M8057A.
Also, make sure NOT to remove the M8057A connections when it is powered on. However, if you wish to remove the M8057A connections, ensure that the instrument is powered off.
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M8040A Module Setup

M8046A Module
M8045A Module (2 Channels)
M8057A Remote Head
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The M8040A 64Gbaud BERT is based on individual modules that are controlled by the M8070A software. The modules must be hosted in the 5-slot AXI chassis as described below:
• The M8045A module occupies three slots of the 5-slot M9505A AXIe chassis. It must be installed in slots 1 through 3 in the AXIe chassis unless the M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller is installed. The M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller must be installed in slot 1.
• The M8046A module occupies a single slot of the 5-slot M9505A AXIe chassis.
• The M8057A remote head is an external box which must be connected to each channel of M8045A module. Three cables are fixed on the back side of M8057A which need to be connected to M8045A remote head, P and N connectors.
The following figure shows a typical setup of M8045A, M8046A and M8057A.
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AWG Modules Supported by M8070A System Software

In addition to the BERT modules, the M8070A system software also supports the following AWG modules:
• M8195A 65 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Currently supported by M8070A Rev 3.5.104.4 or above and M8195A Rev 3.2.0.0 or above.
• M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Currently supported by M8070A Rev 3.5.104.4 or above and M8196A Rev 2.0.39.0. or above.
In case an AWG module (M8195A/M8196A) is used in a combined system with either M8020A or M8040A modules, ensure that the AWG modules are always mounted in a slot number, higher that M8020A or M8040A modules in the AXIe chassis. In other words, an AWG module always has to be mounted, last in the chassis.

M8195A 65 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The Keysight M8195A is a 65 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator with highest bandwidth and channel density. Flexible signal generation at up to 32 Gbaud. Clean and distorted signal to stress the device to the limits. High speed AWG with up to 65 GSa/s sample rate and 20 GHz bandwidth on up to 4 channels per module. The M8195A arbitrary waveform generator offers an output amplitude of up to 2 Vpp (diff.) and adjustable DC offset.
The M8195A module has 4 channels and up to 5 modules can be inserted in a 5 slot AXI chassis to provide the maximum of 20 channels. This is valid for channels which are not synchronized across module boundaries. To synchronize these modules, a sync module is added in the frame. Since the sync module occupies a single slot, only 4 AWG modules can now be added thereby providing a maximum of 16 channels in a frame.
The M8195A AWG gives you the versatility to create the signals you need for digital applications, optical and electrical communication and advanced research.
The basic functionality of the M8195A is controlled from a soft front panel application running on the AXIe embedded controller or external PC or laptop. However, the M8195A can also be integrated into the M8070A system software for M8000 Series of BER test solutions.
Details of M8195A module can be found at
www.keysight.com/find/M8195A.
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M8196A 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator

The Keysight M8196A is a 92 GSa/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator with highest bandwidth and channel density. It offers up to 4 x 512 kSa waveform memory. It is a high speed AWG with up to 96 GSa/s sample rate and 32 GHz bandwidth on up to 4 channels per module. The M8196A arbitrary waveform generator offers an output amplitude of up to 2 Vpp (diff.) and adjustable DC offset.
The M8196A provides high speed, precision, and flexibility which is ideally suited for digital applications, optical, aerospace/defense, and electrical communication.
The basic functionality of the M8196A is controlled from a soft front panel application running on the AXIe embedded controller or external PC or laptop. However, the M8196A can also be integrated into the M8070A system software for M8000 Series of BER test solutions.
Details of M8196A module can be found at
www.keysight.com/find/M8196A.
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N1076A Electrical Clock Recovery
N1077A Optical/Electrical Clock Recovery

Other Supported Hardware(s)

Keysight N1076A/N1077A DCA-M Clock Recovery

The N1076A electrical clock recovery and N1077A electrical/optical clock recovery provide necessary clock signals to trigger an 86100D, N109x-series DCA-M oscilloscopes, or the error detector in a M8070A.
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You can use an N1076/7A when:
• Access to appropriate clock signals from the Device Under Test (DUT) is not possible. The clock is recovered from the data stream.
• The existing clock has excessive intrinsic jitter that prevents accurate measurements. The N1076/7A can act as clean-up PLL for the clock.
• Input data is between 50 MBd and 16 GBd (32 GBd with option 232).
Detailed description of N1076A/N1077A can be found at:
www.keysight.com/find/N1076A
www.keysight.com/find/N1077A

Keysight Real Time Oscilloscopes

NOTE
The M8070A system software (version 4.0 and above) supports certain real-time oscilloscopes to measure BER of NRZ signals and BER as well as SER of PAM4 signals. The real-time oscilloscope is completely controlled from M8070A to capture a signal and convert into a pattern stream that is then uploaded into the M8070A for comparison with an expected pattern and provide BER/SER measurements.
Nevertheless, it is possible to stop measuring BER on the integrated oscilloscope and therefore allow interactive tweaking of oscilloscope settings before continuing the BER measurements.
Currently, the following oscilloscopes are supported:
• DSOZ634A
• DSAZ634A
• DSOX96204Q
• DSAX96204Q
• DSAZ594A
• DSOZ594A
Detailed description of the above oscilloscopes can be found at:
http://www.keysight.com/find/oscilloscopes
The following licenses are required on the oscilloscope:
• N5384A Serial Data Analysis (SDA)
• N8827A PAM4 Measurement (PM4)
• N5461A Equalization (DEQ)
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The minimum supported Infiniium version is 06.10.00616.
For details on how to control a real-time scope from M8070A, refer to the section Controlling a Real-Time Oscilloscope from M8070A on page 233.
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Hardware Setup for M8046A and M8062A Modules

The M8046A module and the M8062A module can be used in the same setup. The following are the supported configurations:
1 Two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis controlled via USB
Chassis 1:
Slot 1: M8041A
Slot 4: M8062A
Chassis 2:
Slot 1: M8046A
USB control ports of both chassis connected to the controlling PC
2 Two M9505A 5-slot AXIe chassis using an embedded controller
Chassis 1:
Slot 1: M8041A
Slot 4: M8062A
Chassis 2:
Slot 1: Embedded Controller (M9536A or M9537A)
Slot 2: M8046A
USB control port of chassis 1 is connected to a USB 2.0 port of the embedded controller
3 M9514A 14-slot chassis controlled from external computer
Slot 1: M8041A
Slot 4: M8062A
Slot 6: M8046A
Slot 7: M9521A AXIe System Module
4 M9514A 14-slot chassis controlled from embedded controller
Slot 1: Embedded Controller (M9536A or M9537A)
Slot 2: M8041A
Slot 5: M8062A
Slot 7: M9521A AXIe System ModuleSlot 8: M8046A
The M8046A may be used with a N1076A external clock recovery.
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Limitations

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The following are the limitations while using the M8046A and M8062A modules in the same setup:
• The M8046A does not support all sequencer word width settings of a M8041A/M8062A combination.
• Even though M8041A/M8062A and M8046A support a common sequencer word width of 1, they internally work with a different granularity and therefore cannot be used in the same sequence. Instead individual sequences need to be defined for M8062A Data Out, Data In and M8046A.
• In order to run the M8062A Data Out and M8046A Data In at the same symbol rate, the CLK IN frequency of M8046A needs to be specified manually. To do this, disable 'Follow SYS CLK' under Clock and specify CLK IN frequency and multiplier as required for the setup.
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CAUTION

ESD Protection

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the circuits of the components on M8020A/M8030A/M8040A modules (M8041A, M8051A, M8061A, M8062A, M8045A, M8046A and M8057A). Avoid applying static discharges to the front-panel connectors. Before connecting any coaxial cable to the connectors, momentarily short the center and outer conductors of the cable together. Avoid touching the front-panel connectors without first touching the frame of the instrument. Be sure the instrument and all connected devices (DUT, etc.) are properly earth-grounded (to a common ground) to prevent buildup of static charge and electrical over-stress. Take necessary anti-static precautions, such as wearing a grounded wrist strap, to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies should be performed at a static-safe work station. The following list and figure shows an example of a static-safe work station using two types of ESD protection. Purchase acceptable ESD accessories from your local supplier.
• Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination.
• Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination.
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WARNING
Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of ESD protection. Of the two, only the table-mat and wrist-strap combination provides adequate ESD protection when used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at least 1 MW of isolation from ground.
These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.
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Discharging Cables

Loose cables are like a capacitor and can hold electrostatic charges. The free end of a cable touching surfaces that have voltage levels will cause product damage. Before connecting any cable to product connector, short the center and outer conductors of the cable together to ground momentarily.
You should use the cable discharger provided with the initial product shipment and shown in the following figures.
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While discharging a cable, make sure to ground the box appropriately, via the “GND” connector of the box, to the ground connector of the AXIe chassis as shown in the figure.
That is either directly using the accessories provided with the discharger like the grounding cable, or via an ESD mat, which is connected to the ground connector of the AXIe chassis.
Discharge your cables using the matching connector e.g. 2.40 mm (also for 1.85 mm), 3.50 mm (also for 2.92 mm) and Mini-Coax. You may stick the cable discharger box to your instrument/AXIe chassis e.g. using the fastener tape provided.
Fixture made of plastic can store charges, and probing powered devices can subject inputs to damaging voltage and power levels. Poor AC power supply connected to product or DUT may create AC transients, insufficient grounding, floating neutral lines which cause damaging currents to flow into or out of the instrument.
For more information about electrostatic discharge, contact the Electrostatic Discharge Association www.esda.org.
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3 Quick Tour with
M8070A User Interface
Overview / 82 Launching M8070A User Interface / 83 Exploring M8070A User Interface / 89 Other GUI Features / 115 Recall/Save Instrument State / 122
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NOTE

Overview

The M8070A system software for the M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions is required to control M8020A/M8030A/M8040A modules (M8041A, M8051A, M8061A, M8062A, M8045A, M8046A and M8057A) and other modules from M8000 family (M8190A, M8195A and M8196A). It provides a user-friendly experience that can be used with standard or touchscreen enabled computers. It is fully supported by the Microsoft Windows 7 (64 bit) SP1, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 8.1 (64 bit) and Windows 10 (Version 1607, Anniversary Update or newer) operating systems. The M8070A software also supports an off-line version, that does not require any license to operate.
The M8070A user interface provides an interactive graphical display in multiple windows containing controls, that enable you to perform the tasks. The GUI components include menus, tool bars, dialog boxes, toggle buttons, standard windows buttons, drop-down lists, sliders, and many more which are further discussed in this manual.
Depending upon the M8020A/M8030A/M8040A bundle with of chassis/controller pre-installation, you may have to install the M8070A software. Refer to Installation Guide and follow the given instructions to install the M8070A software.
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Launching M8070A User Interface

To launch the M8070A user interface, go to Start menu and then click All Programs > Keysight M8070A > Keysight M8070A.
The splash screen will be displayed as shown in the following figure:
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Messages while launching M8070A GUI

Whenever there is a change in the M8070A software version, the following message appears:
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This message box prompts the user to update the workspace as there is an update in the software version.
• Clicking on “Yes” will update the workspace.
• Clicking on “No” will do nothing and you will have to manually update the workspace. For details on how to update the workspace, refer the “M8070A Release Notes”.
Whenever, an old workspace data (Agilent/M8070A) is detected, the following message will appear:
• Clicking on “Keep Existing Data” will migrate the old data from Agilent/M8070A folder to Keysight/M8070A folder. Now, the user will use data from Keysight/M8070A folder. Also, it will keep the old existing data (Agilent/M8070A) in case a user wants to down-grade M8070A again.
• Clicking on “Delete Existing Data” will delete the Agilent/M8070A folder and the user will use data from Keysight/M8070A.
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Load Setting

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Before the M8070A software is launched, a Load Setting dialog will appear which allows you to load settings.
The Load Setting dialog provides the following settings:
Last Used: Launches the M8070A user interface with the last used settings.
Factory Preset: Launches the M8070A user interface with factory default settings.
Select...: Opens the Recall Instrument State dialog which allows you to load the M8070A user interface with the stored settings. For details, refer to Recall Instrument State on page 122.
Exit Application: Terminates the M8070A application.
The Load Setting dialog will appear each time the M8070A software is launched.
A warning message will appear on the top of Load Setting dialog if the modules are offline. In this case, the results are simulated.
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Once the settings are loaded, the M8070A software launches. The following figure shows the M8070A user interface when there is only one module connected to the M8020A/M8030A system.
However, if there are two modules connected to the M8020A/M8030A system, the M8070A user interface will appear as shown in the following figure:
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Get Module Information

You can get the module information that is connected to
the M8020A/M8030A by clicking the icon present at the right side of each module. If properly connected, the module information will be shown as depicted in the following figure:
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It provides the following information about the module:
Address - Address of module, e.g. USB-PXIO::11::0::INSTR
Product Number - Product no. of the module, e.g. M8041A
Serial Number - Serial no. of the module, e.g. DE53C00061
Hardware Revision - Hardware revision of module, e.g. 0
However, if you unable to get the module information, we suggest you to restart the M8070A software.
In the off-line mode, the icon will appear in the M8070A GUI.
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Exploring M8070A User Interface

The M8070A user interface consists of the following GUI elements:
•Title Bar
• Menu Bar
• Main Window
• Status Bar
The detailed information on these GUI elements are described in the following sections.

Title Bar

The title bar contains an application icon, title, a context-sensitive help icon and standard buttons to minimize, maximize or to close the window.
The context-sensitive help icon provides information about the M8070A user interface relative to the task a user performs.
The title bar is shown in the following figure.
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Menu Bar

The menu bar consists of various drop-down menus which provide access to different functions, and launch interactive GUI controls.
The menu bar includes the following drop-down menus:
•File
• Application
•System
•Clock
• Generator
•Analyzer
• Patterns
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File Menu
• Measurements
• Utilities
•Window
•Help
• Increase/Decrease Splitter Size
Each drop-down menu and their options are described in the following sections.
The File menu provides the following selection:
Preset Instrument State... - Opens the Preset Instrument State dialog.
This dialog allows you to:
Soft Preset - For a Soft Preset, select the check box and then click
Preset button. This option resets the instrument state to factory default settings. However, it retains current symbol width, opened windows and data stored in current setting such as patterns, templates and scripts.
Preset - Resets the parameters to their default values.
You can also perform a soft preset/preset to the instrument by sending *RST command in the SCPI panel. For details on *RST command, refer to M8000 Series Programming Guide.
Recall Instrument State... - Opens the Recall Instrument State dialog which allows you to retrieve the user-defined settings or the factory settings. For more details, refer to Recall Instrument State on page 122.
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Save Instrument State... - Opens the Save Instrument State dialog which allows you to save the current instrument state. For more details, refer to Save Instrument State on page 123.
Exit - Closes the M8070A user interface.
Application Menu
The Application menu allows you to select application specific features for the following:
• PCI Express
•USB
•SATA
• MIPI C-PHY/D-PHY (Included in separately available MIPI plug-in)
• 10 GBASE KR Link Training (For details, refer to the 10 GBASE KR Link Training User Guide)
On selecting any of these standards from the Application menu, a standard specific dialog or plug-in interface will appear.
System Menu
The System menu allows you to launch the various display views provided by M8020A/M8030A/M8040A. It provides the following selections:
Module View - Opens the Module View user interface as shown in the following figure:
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The Module View is a graphical representation of the input/output ports that are present on the front panel of the modules, connected to the M8020A/M8030A. You can use the Module View to configure the properties of a single port or a group (combination of multiple ports). For details, refer to Module View on page 127.
System View - Opens the System View user interface as shown in the following figure:
The System View displays the block representation of the currently selected channel of the M8020A/M8030A/M8040A. In addition, it also allows you to interactively modify the configuration settings for each channel. For details, refer to System View on page 156.
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Groups View - Opens the Group View user interface as shown in the following figure:
The Group View allows you to create a group of ports and re-program their properties. For details, refer to Group View on page 185.
Ctrl In/ Ctrl Out - Opens the Module View with the Ctrl In/Ctrl Out ports selected and the corresponding parameters are reflected in the Properties window.
Sys In/Out A/B - Opens the Module View with the Sys In/Out ports selected and the corresponding parameters are reflected in the properties window.
Clock Menu
The Clock menu provides the following selections:
Clock Generator - Allows you to configure Clk Gen port.
Clock Output - Allows you to configure Clk Out port.
Once you make a selection, the Module View appears with the Clk Gen/Clk Out ports selected and the corresponding parameters are reflected in the Properties window.
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The following figure shows the Module View with the Clk Gen port selected:
The generator's output ports are used to supply a clock signal and trigger for another device (for example, analyzer), and an arbitrary data signal for testing your device. For details, refer to Setting up Generator on page 249.
To change bit rate, go to the Properties window and then click on the Synthesizer function block.
Generator Menu
The Generator menu provides the following selections:
Data Output - Allows you to configure Data Out port.
Trigger Out - Allows you to configure Trig Out port.
Once you make a selection, the Module View shows the Data Out/Trig
Out ports selected and the corresponding parameters are reflected in the Properties window.
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The following figure shows the Module View with the Data Out port selected:
The generator's ports are used to set the clock frequency and the output signal with respect to jitter, error insertion and signal output. For details, refer to Setting up Generator on page 249.
To change amplitude/offset, go to Properties window and then click the Amplifier function block.
Analyzer Menu
The Analyzer menu provides the following selections:
Data Input - Allows you to configure Data In port.
Once you make a selection, the Module View shows the Data In ports selected and the corresponding parameters are reflected in the Properties window.
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The following figure shows the Module View with the Data In port selected:
The analyzer’s ports are used for running tests and for connecting external equipment. For details, refer to Setting up Analyzer on page 309.
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Patterns Menu
The Patterns menu provides the following selections:
Select Pattern... - Opens the Select Sequence Pattern dialog. It allows you to override all sequences with a single block loop. For details refer to Pattern Editor on page 395.
Pattern Editor - Opens the Pattern Editor user interface as shown in the following figure:
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The pattern editor provides an interactive user-interface for creating, editing and importing patterns. For details, refer to Pattern Editor on page 395.
Sequence Editor - Opens the Sequence Editor user interface as shown in the following figure:
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Measurements Menu
The Sequence Editor allows you to create and maintain sequences. In addition to this, it also allows you to edit the memory patterns. For details, refer to Sequence Editor on page 359.
The Measurements menu provides the following selections:
Error Ratio - Opens the Error Ratio measurement user interface as shown in the following figure:
The error ratio measurement allows you to collect measurement data over a specific period. This can be used to create test scenarios that are reproducible and comparable. Also, you can let tests run over long times and then evaluate the results afterwards. For details, refer to
Error Ratio Measurement on page 467.
Output Timing - Opens the Output Timing measurement user interface as shown in the following figure:
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The output timing measurement is used to measure the timing and jitter behavior for a device under test (DUT). It uses a bit error rate (BER) measurement to evaluate the shape of the eye for the output signal of the DUT. It also analyzes the jitter, separates the random jitter and deterministic jitter components, and estimates the total jitter. For details, refer to Output Timing Measurement on page 479.
Output Level - Opens the Output Level measurement user interface as shown in the following figure
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The Output Levels measurement allows you to characterize the behavior of the output levels of a device under test (DUT). The sampling delay is fixed. The analyzer's decision threshold is automatically swept within a user-defined range.
For details, refer to Output Level Measurement on page 495.
Jitter Tolerance - Opens the Jitter Tolerance measurement user interface as shown in the following figure:
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