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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 Summary3
Compliance and Environmental Information5
About This Guide6
Overview24
J-BERT M8020A high-performance BERT24
M8030A Multi-Channel BERT25
M8040A High-Performance BERT26
Document History28
Related Documents29
Abbreviations used in this Document29
2 Know Your Hardware
M8020A Overview32
M9505A AXIe Chassis33
AXIe Embedded System Module (USB ESM)34
Host Computer35
M8030A Overview36
M9514A AXIe Chassis37
AXIe System Module (ASM)38
Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module39
M8020A / M8030A Modules40
J-BERT M8041A Generator-Analyzer-Clock Module40
M8041A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs43
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J-BERT M8051A Generator-Analyzer45
M8061A 32 Gb/s Multiplexer with De-emphasis Module48
M8061A Front Panel Connector Inputs/Outputs50
M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance
BERT
M8062A Features51
M8062A Module Components52
M8062A Front Panel Pattern Generator Connectors53
M8062A Front Panel Analyzer Connectors54
51
M8020A Module Setup55
Setting up a Single Channel System55
Setting up a Multi-Channel System55
Keysight N1076A/N1077A DCA-M Clock Recovery72
Keysight Real Time Oscilloscopes73
Hardware Setup for M8046A and M8062A Modules74
Limitations75
ESD Protection76
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3 Quick Tour with M8070A User Interface
Overview82
Launching M8070A User Interface83
Messages while launching M8070A GUI83
Load Setting85
Get Module Information87
Exploring M8070A User Interface89
Title Bar89
Menu Bar89
Main Window109
Status Bar110
Other GUI Features115
Recall/Save Instrument State122
Recall Instrument State122
Save Instrument State123
4 User Interface - M8070A Display Views
Contents
Overview126
Module View127
How to Launch Module View127
Input and Output Ports130
Show Module Information136
Selecting Single/Multiple Ports137
Parameters Window137
Creating Groups in the Module View155
System View156
Using the Zoom Tool157
Understanding the System View158
System View with M8061A Integration162
System View with M8062A Integration169
M8040A System View173
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Impairment Setup View175
How to Access the Impairment Setup View175
Features of the Impairment Setup View176
Viewing Options in the Impairment Setup View178
How to set parameters in Impairment Setup View180
How to Use Filters182
Group View185
How to Launch Group View185
Setup View191
How to Access the Setup View191
Understanding Setup View192
GUI Elements Description195
How to perform a basic measurement197
Adjustable Intersymbol Interference198
Using System View for ISI Configuration198
How to Launch Adjustable ISI Window:199
Toolbar200
Adjustable ISI Graph201
ISI Parameters201
Intersymbol Interference (ISI) Setup202
Controlling AWG(s) from M8070A User Interface203
AWG(s) in Module View203
M819xA Configuration204
Configuring AWG(s) Parameters207
Simultaneous Injection of CMSI and DMSI Using M819xA AWGs209
AWG as External Level Interference (RI/SI) Source211
System View with AWG(s) Integration213
Signal Generation in AWG214
Using AWG Frequency Response Calibration for Improved Signal
Performance
Selecting Line Coding215
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Creating Patterns for AWG(s)217
Sequence Settings for AWG(s)217
Settings to Generate Data and Clock Signals in AWG219
Jitter Setting in AWG(s)219
One Time Preparation226
Using N1076A/77A from within M8070A228
FlexDCA and N1076A/77A Documentation230
Offline Usage230
Controlling a Real-Time Oscilloscope from M8070A233
Required preparation steps234
Setting up a LAN controlled real-time oscilloscope for usage by
M8070A
Understanding BER measurement with the real-time oscilloscope238
Real-time oscilloscope in Module View241
Differences to a hardware based error detector242
Best practices243
Remote controlling the real-time oscilloscope based error
detector
235
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Contents
5 Setting up Generator
Overview250
M8020A/M8030A Generator Ports251
M8040A Generator Ports253
Understanding the Output Protection Circuit254
Understanding the Output Level Parameters255
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Why Incorrect Terminations Could Damage Your Device258
AC Coupling and Bias Tees258
Setting up Terminations261
DC Check (Unbalanced/Balanced Termination) for M8040A262
Adjust Output Levels (optional)265
De-Emphasis Signal Generator266
M8045A De-Emphasis269
Setting Up Data Out Port Parameters272
Setting up Output Timing274
Line Coding275
Bit Rate277
When to Use an External Clock Source?277
Bit Rate Range277
Spread Spectrum Clocking279
Setting the Bit Rate280
External Clock Divider281
External PLL Clock Divider and Multiplier281
Trigger Output282
FEC Error Insertion284
Error Insertion288
FEC Error Insertion290
Interference294
Common Mode Interference (CMI)294
Differential Mode Interference (DMI)295
Jitter Setup296
High Frequency Jitter (HF Jitter)296
Low Frequency Jitter (LF Jitter)296
Global Jitter State On/Off Switch296
How to Enable Global Jitter State297
Set Jitter Configuration297
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6 Setting up Analyzer
Overview310
M8020A/M8030A/M8040A Analyzer Ports311
Data In Port Termination312
Why Can Wrong Terminations Damage Your Device?312
Setting Up Termination313
Clock Setup318
How does Clock Data Recovery Work?318
Phase Locked Loop318
CDR Setup in M8020A/M8030A320
CDR Setup for M8040A321
Sampling Point Setup323
How Does the Sampling Point Setup Work?323
Auto Alignment323
Threshold Center Alignment324
Delay Center Alignment325
Canceling Auto Align326
Alignment BER Threshold326
Sampling Point Setup Window326
Contents
Equalization332
Equalization in M8041A/M8051A Data In332
Equalization in M8062A Data In333
Equalization in M8046A Data In334
Pattern Synchronization344
Introduction to Pattern Synchronization344
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 Pattern351
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Bit Recovery Mode352
Understanding Bit Recovery Mode (BRM)352
Setting up Bit Recovery Mode353
Line Coding354
Alignment Results355
7 Setting up Patterns
Pattern Overview358
Sequence Editor359
Overview359
When to Use a Sequence359
How a Sequence is Defined359
How to Launch a Sequence Editor360
Toolbar361
Creating New Sequence362
Importing a Sequence363
Exporting a Sequence365
Creating a Loop365
Loop Within Sequences366
Modifying the Existing Sequences366
Sequence Setting Window367
Editing a Pattern in a Sequence Editor387
Sharing Sequences388
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Pattern Editor395
How to Launch Pattern Editor395
Toolbar396
Settings Window412
Pattern Edit Pane414
Bit Coding419
8B/10B Coding421
128B/130B Coding423
128B/132B Coding425
Pattern Capture428
How to Launch Pattern Capture Window428
Toolbar429
Parameters Window430
How to Capture a Pattern431
Pattern Capture Pane432
Saving a Captured Pattern433
Capture Results Pane433
Interactive Link Training435
PCI Express 3.0/4.0 Testing435
Link Training PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 Parameters440
Link Training for USB 3.0 and USB 3.1443
Launching the Measurement User Interface461
Toolbar462
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Status Indicator463
Measurement History Window463
Copy Measurement History Properties464
Measurement Graph464
Parameters Window465
Calculated Results Pane465
Error Ratio Measurement467
Overview467
Launching Error Ratio Measurement467
Acquisition and Evaluation Parameters for Error Ratio469
How to Run a Measurement470
Error Ratio Measurement with PAM4 Symbols471
How to Stop a Measurement472
Measurement Graph472
Test Times and Confidence Levels473
Calculated Results474
Error Ratio Measurement for a Group of Analyzers477
Output Timing Measurement479
Overview479
Output Timing Characteristics479
Jitter Characteristics479
Example Results479
Understanding the Jitter Calculation480
Explanation of the Fast Total Jitter Measurement483
Evaluation Parameters485
Launching the Output Timing Measurement487
Parameters Pane488
How to Run Output Timing Measurement489
How to Stop Output Timing Measurement489
Measurement Graph490
How an Output Timing Measurement Works490
Calculated Results491
Fast Total Jitter Measurement Results493
Calculated Results for Fast Total Measurement493
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Output Level Measurement495
Overview495
Launching the Output Level Measurement495
Parameters Window496
Changing the Measurement Setting499
Available Views499
How to Execute Output Level Measurement500
How to Stop Output Level Measurement500
Measurement Graph500
How to Improve the Output Levels Display502
How to Change the Output Levels Properties502
Calculated Results503
Jitter Tolerance Measurement508
Overview508
Understanding Jitter Tolerance508
Types of Jitter510
BER Setup511
Graph Setup511
Instrument Setup512
Measurement Setup512
Launching Jitter Tolerance Measurement518
How to Run Jitter Tolerance Measurement519
How to Stop/Abort Jitter Tolerance Measurement519
Measurement Graph520
Viewing the Jitter Tolerance Results521
Saving Jitter Tolerance Measurement Results522
Using the Jitter Tolerance Template Editor522
Template Editor Toolbar523
Template Editor Functions524
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Eye Diagram Measurement525
What is an Eye Diagram?525
Methods of Representation of Eye Diagram526
Eye Diagram Measurement Parameters528
Launching the Eye Diagram Measurement530
How to Start/Abort an Eye Diagram Measurement530
How to Change the Default Settings531
Calculated Eye Diagram Results532
Parameter Sweep Plugin534
Launching Parameter Sweep Plugin534
Parameter Sweep Plugin Parameters535
How to Run Parameter Sweep Measurement537
How to Stop Parameter Sweep Measurement537
Measurement Graph for Parameter Sweep537
Measurement Data for Parameter Sweep539
9 Utilities
Overview542
Script Editor543
Launching the Script Editor544
Toolbar545
Editor Pane547
Output Pane548
Console549
Settings Window549
Find and Replace551
Creating a Script552
Saving a Script552
Importing a Script552
Exporting a Script553
Running a Script553
Stopping a Script554
Adding Duplicate Row/Selection in the Code554
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DUT Control Interface556
Launching the DUT Control Interfacer556
Toolbar558
Editor Pane560
Output Pane562
Console562
Insert Code Window563
Settings Window563
Find and Replace565
Creating a New Script566
Open a Script566
Saving a Script566
Importing a Script566
Exporting a Script567
Running a Script568
Stopping a Script568
Adding Duplicate Row/Selection in the Code568
Effects on M8070A GUI on Installing a DUT Control Script569
Writing a Script Code for DUT Control Interface571
Communication with the M8070A Instrument Layer578
Contents
SCPI Editor588
SCPI Basics588
Executing SCPI Commands592
SCPI Recorder593
Self Test Utility596
Launching the Self Test Utility596
Toolbar597
Self Test History597
Self Test Results Window598
Executing Self Test598
Aborting Self Test599
Saving Self Test Results599
Deleting Self Test Results600
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Licenses Window601
Launching the Licenses Window601
Settings Window602
Display Tab603
Channel Tab603
Hints Tab604
Logger Window605
SCPI Server Information606
Plug-in Manager607
How to Launch Plug-in Manager607
How to Install a Plug-in608
How to Uninstall a Plug-in609
How to Update a Plug-in610
How to Access an Installed Plug-in Through M8070A User
M8070A System Software for M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions618
M8041A - High-Performance BERT Module618
M8041A - License Upgrades for M8041A High-Performance BERT
Module
M8051A - High-Performance BERT Module622
M8051A - License Upgrades for M8051A High-Performance BERT
Module
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623
M8061A Multiplexer 2:1 with De-emphasis624
M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance
BERT
Software Requirements630
Installing M8070A-OTP License (not required for M8020A-BU1 and
M8030A-BU1)
Installing Temporary License (Trial License) for the M8000 Series630
Installing M8070A-ONP Floating/Networked License631
Installing the FlexNet License Manager633
Creating a New License Service using lmadmin.exe642
Installing and Setting up Client PC Floating Licenses643
Installing Module Licenses (not required for M8020A-BU1 and
M8030A-BU1)
Transporting an M8070A License645
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11 Appendix
Basic Troubleshooting648
Updating software components648
The chassis does not power up648
Module is exceptionally hot648
Contacting Keysight Technologies648
M8070A Factory Patterns649
Index
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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
1Introduction
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 1Typical 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.
Introduction1
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 2Typical base M8030A instrument configuration
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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.
Introduction1
Figure 3Typical M8040A instrument configuration
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Document History
Table 3 Document History
EditionDescription
Edition 1.0, June 2014Edition 1.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 2.0, October 2014Edition 2.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 3.0, March 2015Edition 3.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 4.0, August 2015Edition 4.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 4.1, September 2015Edition 4.1 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 4.2, January 2016Edition 4.2 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 5.0, February 2016Edition 5.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 5.1, March 2016Edition 5.1 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 6.0, July 2016Edition 6.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 7.0, August 2016Edition 7.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 8.0, December 2016Edition 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 2017Edition 9.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 9.1, August 2017Edition 9.1 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
Edition 10.0, October 2017Edition 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.
EditionDescription
Introduction1
Related Documents
Edition 11.0, December 2017Edition 11.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
M8070A version 4.5.
Edition 12.0, June 2018Edition 12.0 of the M8000 Series User Guide is in accordance to the
M8070A version 5.0.
Edition 13.0, July 2018Edition 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
M8000-91010Tips for Preventing Damage
M8000-91020M8020A Start Here Document
M8030-91010M8030A Start Here Document
M8020-91010M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Installation Guide
M8020-91020M8020A/M8030A Getting Started Guide
M8020-91030M8000 Series BER Test Solutions User Guide
M8020-91040M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Programming Guide
M8070-91010M8000 Series BER Test Solutions Plug-ins
M8040-91010M8040A Start Here Document
M8040-91020M8040A Getting Started Guide
Abbreviations used in this Document
Table 5 Abbreviations
AbbreviationExtended Form
AXIeAdvancedTCA Extensions for Instrumentation and Test
AWGArbitrary Waveform Generator
BERBit Error Ratio
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AbbreviationExtended Form
CDRClock Data Recovery
CTLEContinuous-Time Linear Equalizer
DUTDevice Under Test
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
ESMEmbedded System Module
GBGigabyte
GUIGraphical User Interface
J-BERTJitter-Bit Error Ratio Tester
LEDLight-Emitting Diode
MBMegabyte
MIPIMobile Industry Processor Interface
PCPersonal Computer
PCIePeripheral Component Interconnect Express
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PLLPhase Locked Loop
PRBSPseudorandom Binary Sequence
PXIPCI eXtensions for Instrumentation
R & DResearch & Development
SASSerial Attached SCSI
SATASerial Advanced Technology Attachment
SCPIStandard Commands for Programmable Instruments
SMASubMiniature Version A
SSCSpread Spectrum Clock
TCPTransmission Control Protocol
USBUniversal Serial Bus
VCOVoltage Controlled Oscillator
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User Guide
• 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-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
NOTE
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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.
The modules must be installed in the M9514A AXIe 14-slot chassis in the
following way:
Table 6 M8030A Modules Arrangement
Slot NumberModule
# 1M8030A-BU1 AXIe embedded controller. For M8030A-BU2 this slot is empty
# 2, 3 & 4M8041A module
# 5 & 6M8051A module
# 7M9521A AXIe system module, always included in M8030A-BU1 or
and covered with filler front-plane
M8030A-BU2, must be in this slot
# 8 & 9M8051A module
# 10 & 11M8051A module
# 12 & 13M8051A module
# 14M8192A 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
NOTE
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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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ComponentDescription
The M8041A module has the following components.
Table 7 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Retaining screwsThe screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe
Module Insertion/Extraction
Handles
Connector NameActive when...Color
Failpower-up fault conditionred
Accesspower-up ready stategreen
Data In xinput is overloadedred
Data Out xoutput is overloadedred
Data Mod In xinput is activegreen
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In Blogic level is detectedgreen
Ctrl Out Aoutput is activegreen
Clk Insignal is detectedgreen
Ref Clk Insignal is detectedgreen
Ref Clk Outoutput is activegreen
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 Innot usedn/a
Clk Outoutput is activegreen
Trig Outoutput is activegreen
Clk Mod Ininput is activegreen
Sys Out A/Sys Out Boutput is activegreen
Sys Ctrl In A/Sys Ctrl In Blogic level is detectedgreen
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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
ComponentDescription
Data Out and /Data OutDifferential data outputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data In and /Data InDifferential data inputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data Mod InAccepts an external source for data out delay modulation (SMA, female).
Table 10 Clock Inputs/Outputs
ComponentDescription
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Clk InExternal clock input in the range of 8.1 to 16.2 GHz. This input is used as a direct clock for all
Ref Clk InReference clock input for applications that provide a host reference clock in the range of 10 MHz to
Ref Clk OutThe reference clock output is used to provide a 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference clock to the DUT or
Clk Out and /Clk OutDifferential clock output (3.5 mm, female).
Trig Out and /Trig OutThis output is used to send a trigger signal to another connected device, such as an oscilloscope (3.5
Clk Mod InInput 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
ComponentDescription
Sync InThis input is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system clock. It is connected to
Sync OutThis output is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system clock. It is connected
ComponentDescription
Sys Out A/Sys Out BSystem level control outputs used to signal events to the DUT or external instruments (SMA, female).
Sys In A/Sys In BSystem level control inputs used to generate sequencer events (SMA, female).
ComponentDescription
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In BThe 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 AThe 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
ComponentDescription
The M8051A module has the following components.
Table 14 Insertion/Extraction and Retaining
Retaining screwsThe screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe
Module Insertion/Extraction HandlesThe handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe
Connector NameActive when...Color
Failpower-up fault conditionred
Accesspower-up ready stategreen
Data In xinput is overloadedred
Data Out xoutput is overloadedred
Data Mod In xinput is activegreen
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In Blogic level is detectedgreen
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
ComponentDescription
Data Out and /Data OutDifferential data outputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data In and /Data InDifferential data inputs (3.5 mm, female).
Data Mod InAccepts an external source for data out delay modulation (SMA, female).
Table 17 Sync In
ComponentDescription
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Sync InThis 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
ComponentDescription
Ctrl In A/Ctrl In BThe 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 AThe 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
ComponentDescription
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Retaining screwsThe 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 HandlesThe 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 NameActive when...Color
Failpower-up fault conditionred
Accesspower-up ready stategreen
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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
ComponentDescription
Electrical Idle InThis input is used to enable/disable the output signal by an external control signal. If the input level
ComponentDescription
Clk OutReference clock output used in clean clock mode to provide the synthesizer signal to the J-BERT
Clk InReference clock input used in clean clock mode, the synthesizer should be connected to this port
Aux Clk InExternal clock input in the range of 150 MHz to 14.2 GHz. This input is used with the J-BERT’s
ComponentDescription
DMI InDifferential mode interference input independent of ground (SMA, female).
CMI InCommon mode interference input relative to ground (SMA, female).
ComponentDescription
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 OutDifferential or single-ended data output (2.4 mm, female).
Data In xSingle-ended data input (3.5 mm, female).
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M8062A 32Gb/s Front-end for J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT
NOTE
NOTE
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
ComponentDescription
Retaining screwsThe 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 HandlesThe handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe
Connector NameActive when...Color
Failpower-up fault conditionred
Accesspower-up ready stategreen
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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 NameDescription
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Table 27 Sync In/Clean Clk Out
Sync InThis 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 OutHalf-rate, or divided, clock output with no applied jitter.
M8062A Front Panel Pattern Generator Connectors
Table 28 Electrical Idle Input
ComponentDescription
Electrical Idle InThis 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
ComponentDescription
Clk OutHalf-rate Pattern Generator clock output. Carries the same jitter as the full-rate data output.
Clk InPattern Generator clock input (half-rate). Connect to clock output of M8041A.
Aux Clk InAlternate Pattern Generator clock input (half-rate). Typically unused.
Table 30 DMI/CMI Inputs
ComponentDescription
DMI InDifferential Mode Interference input. Applies a single-ended, external interference source differentially to the
CMI InCommon 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
Ω
ComponentDescription
Table 31 Pattern Generator Data Inputs/Outputs
Data Out and /Data OutDifferential or single-ended, full-rate data output to the device under test. Unused outputs must be
Data In 1 and Data In 2Single-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
ComponentDescription
Data In and /Data InDifferential or single-ended, full-rate data input from the device under test. Unused input should be terminated
Data Out 1 and Data Out 2Single-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
ComponentDescription
Clk OutHalf-rate Error Analyzer clock output, synchronous with analyzer sampling.
Clk InHalf-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 NumberModule
# 1M8030A-BU1 AXIe embedded controller.
# 2, 3 & 4M8041A module
# 5 & 6M8051A module
# 7M9521A AXIe system module
# 8 & 9M8051A module
# 10 & 11M8051A module
# 12 & 13M8051A module
# 14M8192A 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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AXIe
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Module
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BERT Module
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M8192A
AXIe
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BERT Module
M8051A J-BERT
High-Performance
BERT Module
M8051A J-BERT
High-Performance
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:
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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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
ComponentDescription
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Retaining screwsThe screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly
Module Insertion/Extraction
Handles
Table 36 Front Panel LEDs
Connector NameActive when...Color
Failpower-up fault conditionred
Accesspower-up ready stategreen
Data Mod In 1/2signal is detectedgreen
Clk Out 1/2output is activegreen
Ctrl Out 1/2output is activegreen
Ctrl In 1/2logic level is detectedgreen
P & N 1/2output is activegreen
Clk Insignal is detectedgreen
Ref Clk Insignal is detectedgreen
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 OutOutputs a 10 and 100 MHz clock, 1 Vpp single ended
into 50 Ohm
Aux Innot usedn/a
Clk Outoutput is activegreen
Trig Outoutput is activegreen
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CAUTION
Connector NameActive when...Color
Clk Mod Ininput is activegreen
Sys Out A/Sys Out Boutput is activegreen
Sys In A/Sys In Blogic state is detectedgreen
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.
P and NP and N must be connected to M8057A remote head.
Remote Head 1, 2Remote Head Control. This output provides power and control signals for the
Data Mod In 1, 2This 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 NameDescription
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Ctrl In A, BThe 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, BThe 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, BThis 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 InClock not used for M8045A.
Ref Clk InReference 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 OutThe reference clock output is used to provide a 10 MHz or 100 MHz reference
Aux InPort not in use.
Clk OutDifferential clock output.
Trig OutThis output is used to send a trigger signal to another connected device, such as
Clk Mod InInput for delay modulation of TRIG OUT and CLK OUT channel, always affects
Sys In A, Sys In BThese are control inputs at system level and can be used to generate events for
Sys Out A, Sys Out BThese 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
ComponentDescription
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Retaining screwsThe screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly
Module Insertion/Extraction
Handles
Table 39 Front Panel LEDs
Connector NameActive when...Color
Failpower-up fault conditionred
Accesspower-up ready stategreen
Clk In on when output active and CLK detectedgreen
Ctrl Out on when output activegreen
Ctrl In logic state is detected green
Data Indata receivedgreen
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 NameDescription
Data In and /Data InDifferential data inputs (3.5 mm, female)
Clk InClock input to sample the incoming data. Full/half and quarter-rate clock.
Sync InThis input is used to synchronize two or more modules to a common system
M8057A Pattern Generator Remote Head
Ctrl Out AOutputs a pulse in case of an error. Generates a pulse or static high/low if used
Ctrl In AThis 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 NameActive when...Color
Readyremote head is operation green
Table 42 M8057A Front Panel Inputs/Outputs Ports
Connector NameDescription
Data Out and /Data OutConnected 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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NOTE
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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Other GUI Features / 115
Recall/Save Instrument State / 122
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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 > KeysightM8070A > 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
NOTE
NOTE
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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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