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TekExpress® DiiVA
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Quick Start User Manual
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TekExpress® DiiVA
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Quick Start User Manual
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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................. ii
Key Features
Documentation ...................................................................................................................ii
Software Upgrades. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... iii
Install the
Using the Software .................................................................................................................... 3
Application Examples................................................................................................................. 10
Index
Software .................................................................................................................... 1
Before Installation................................................................................................................ 1
Prerequisites . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . ... 1
Installat
Required Test Equipment . .. ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 2
Start the Software................................................................................................................2
Close the S
Connect and Configure the Equipment . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 4
Select a D
Configure the Test Parameters.................................................................................................. 5
Run the Test......................................................................................................................8
Interpr
Generate, Save, and Print a Report .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 9
Upstre
Upstream Hybrid Link Test: Differential Pk-Pk Voltage........................................................................ 16
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ion ........................................................................................................................ 1
oftware............................................................................................................... 2
evice, Lane Configuration, andTest ................................................................................. 4
et the Test Result ......................................................................................................... 9
am Video Link Test: Differential Pk-Pk Voltage......................................................................... 10
Table of Content
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TekExpress DiiVA Quick Start User Manual i
Preface
Preface
TekExpress is the Tektronix Compliance Test Automation Framework, developed to support current and future test
automation needs of customers. Developed using National Instruments’ TestStand, TekExpress leverages on the capabilities
of the Microsoft .NET framework. The TekExpress DiiVA Automated Solution meets the DiiVA draft specification, and
automates a comprehensive range of tests, enabling unprecedented efficiency with reliable results.
Key Features
The key features of the application are:
Reliable testing:
Conformance to DiiVA standards and test specifications CTS draft ensures reliable r esults
Complete validation to s tandards with wide range of tests
Sophisticated measurement techniques eliminate errors in jitter measurements
Closed loop measurements eliminate nonlinearities of test setup enable precise sink tests
Optimal setups ensure accurate results
Quick testing:
Remote control of signal sources automates sink tests and cuts test times
Automatic Mask-fit, measurements and Pass/Fail notification delivers quick results
One-button selection of multiple tests ensures faster testing
Mask margins aid analysis and help find answers quickly
One-button .MHT report saves time
Documentation
This manual describes how to install and operate the TekExpress DiiVA application. For more detailed information, see the
online help. The following information is available for this product:
Table i: Related documentation
TekExpress DiiVA Online Help, English
TekExpress DiiVA User Manual, English (PDF)
TekExpress DiiVA Quick Start User Manual,
English (PDF) (this manual)
076-0225-XX
077-0507-XX
077-0508-XX
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Software Upgrades
Periodic software upgrades may become available. To check for upgrades:
1. Go to the Tektronix Web site (www.tektronix.com/software).
2. Enter the product name (TekExpress DiiVA) in the Search Software field.
3. Click GO.
Preface
TekExpress DiiVA Quick Start User Manual iii
Preface
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Install the Soft
ware
Install the So
You must install the TekExpress application on a computer or on a Tektronix Microsoft Windows-based oscilloscope.
ftware
Before Installation
Read the Readme.txt file provided with the product software.
Prerequisites
The following items must already be installed before installing the TekExpress DiiVA application:
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.
Microsoft .NET Framework
National Instruments TestStand Run time Engine
OpenChoice TekVISA
DK2 DESKey Driver
TekExpress Framework
Installation
1. Close all applications.
2. Download
3. Double-click the executable to extract the files. After extraction, the DiiVA installer launches and the software is installed
in
C:\
DiiVAWebinstaller_<version>.EXE from the Web.
Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress
.
TekExpress DiiVA Quick Start User Manual 1
Install the Soft
ware
Required Test Equipment
The following equipment is required, depending on the tests that you will be running:
Tektronix DP O/DSA71254, DPO/DSA71604, and DPO/DSA72004 Series Digital Oscilloscopes, Tektronix
DPO/DSA71254B, DPO/DSA71604B, and DPO/DSA72004B Series Digital Oscilloscopes, Tektronix MSO71254,
MSO71604, and MSO72004 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes
Tektronix P7313 SMA differential probes (quantity two or four) w ith matched pair cables
Golden DiiVA Video Sink board
Golden DiiVA Video Source board
TF-DiiVA-TPA-P plug, TF-DiiVA-TPA-R receptacle, and TF-DiiVA-C calibration fixture
SMA cables (quantity eight)
DC blocks (quantity eight)
Barrel connectors (quantity two or eight)
Start the Software
To s t art t
he software, do one of the following:
From the S
Double-click the TekExpress DiiVA icon on the desktop.
tart menu, select Start > Programs > Tektronix > TekExpress > TekExpress DiiVA.
Close the Software
To close the software, do one of the following:
Select File > Exit.
Click .
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Using the Softwa
re
Using the Soft
The following steps describe a typical compliance test process. Details for each of these steps are given on the following
pages.
1. Set up the equipment.
2. Select a device.
3. Select the lane configuration (number of video lanes and target lanes) and CTS version.
4. Select the test.
5. Configure the test parameters.
6. View and select connected instruments.
7. Run the test.
8. View the progress of acquisition.
9. View the progress of analysis.
10. View and print the generated report.
ware
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Using the Softwa
re
Connect and Configure the Equipment
The Application Examples section describes the equipment connections in detail.(See page 10, Application Examples.)
You can click Show Schematic to display a diagram of the test setup for each of the test suites.
Select a Device, Lane Configuration, and Test
1. Click the Select tab.
2. Select a Device.
3. Select Video Link or Hybrid Link, or both.
4. Select the Video Link Bitrate.
5. Select the Hybrid Link Speed.
6. Select the test to run. You can select
tiple tests from the list.
mul
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7. Define the Lane Configuration.
Select the number of video lanes.
Select the video lane combination.
8. Select the target lanes for Video Link
measurements and the Hybrid Lane for
Hybrid Link
measurements.
Using the Softwa
re
9. Choose the v
suite from the Version drop-down list.
10. Click Show Schematic to see the
schematic diagram of the test setup.
Configure
1. Click the test name to configure.
2. Click Configure.
ersion of the selected test
the Test Parameters
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Using the Softwa
3. If multiple instruments are connected,
choose the correct instrument from the
parameter-va
re
lue list.
4. The Complian
by default. You can use the default
settings in Compliance Mode. Click the
Acquire tab
to acquisition.
NOTE. Use the User Defined Mode to
change the p
you do so, you will not be testing the device
against the values specified for compliance.
5. Click the Analyze tab to view analysis
paramete
ce Mode is selected
to view parameters related
arameter values as required. If
rs.
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6. Click the Limits tab to view the
measurement limits.
See the online
help for various test limit
comparisons.
7. Click the Comments tab to enter
cific comments.
test-spe
Using the Softwa
re
8. Click Can
cel.
NOTE. Use the File menu to save the
session.
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Using the Softwa
re
Run the Test
1. Click Run to run the test.
2. Click Acquire to view the waveform
acquisition d
sselected test suite.
etails for the tests in the
3. Click Analyze while the tests are running
to view the status and progress of the
tests. The application checks to see if
the device has passed the test.
The application displays run-time
messages with time-stamp data.
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Interpret the Test Result
The report summary appears when the test complete. Check the report to see if the device passed the test.
1. The report displays the DUT ID, the date
and time the test was run, and execution
time.
2. Test information like the Device Type,
Version, Execution Time, Compliance
Mode (Yes or No), and Overall Test
Result (Pass or Fail), are shown.
3. The test results include iInstrument
information such as the models,
serial numbers, and firmware/software
versions are shown.
Using the Softwa
re
4. Atabledi
Channel and Speed, Measurement
Details, Low and High Limits, Margin,
Test Resu
Time, and Comments.
splays the Test Name, Lane,
lt, Compliance Mode, Analysis
Generate, Save, and Print a Report
A report summary is generated in MHT format after you have successfully run one or more test(s).
To save the report summary, select File > Save Report As.
To preview the report before printing, select File > Print Preview Report.
To print the report, select File > Print Report.
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Application Exa
mples
Application Examples
The measurements are classified based on the test pattern. The following examples show a test individually for both video
link and hybrid link. For details on other tests, see the TekExpress DiiVA Automated Solution online help.
Upstream Video Link Test: Differential Pk-Pk Voltage
This test che
Required equipment Description or quantity
Oscilloscope with DiiVA test automation software installed Tektronix DPO/DSA71254, Tektronix DPO/DSA71254,
Differential Probes with matched pair cables
Golden DiiVA Sink board used as HLCS Test Controller
and TPA
TF-DiiV
SMA cabl
DC blocks Six
50 Ω terminators Six
cks the DUT for compliance with upstream video link tests.
A-TPA-P test fixtures
es
Tektronix D
Tektronix MSO71254, Tektronix MSO71604, or
TektronixMSO72004 oscilloscope
Two Tektronix P7313 probes
One
Two
Six
Tektronix part number 174-1428-00 (1.5 meter)
Tektronix part number 174-1341-00 (1 meter)
PO/DSA71604, Tektronix DPO/DSA72004,
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1. Connect the DUT to the equipment as shown.
Application Exa
mples
Connect the DUT to the TF-DiiVA-TPA-P fixture.
Connect the TF-DiiVA-TPA-P board to the oscilloscope using the probes (three pairs, one for each video lane).
NOTE. Always attach all lanes through DC blocks, since these lines can carry 5 V power.
Connect the second TF-DiiVA-TPA-P board to Golden DiiVA Sink board.
Connect the TF-DiiVA-TPA-P board to the second TF-DiiVA-TPA-P board using two SMA cables or barrel adapters.
Terminate unused lanes with 50 Ω after connecting the DC blocks.
Connect a USB cable from the controlling device to the HLCS/μC Control Port input of the Golden DiiVA Sink board.
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Application Exa
mples
2. Launch TekExpr
ess DiiVA.
3. Enter the DUT ID.
4. Select the device as DiiVA UpStream.
5. Select Test 2.2.2.2-Differential Pk-Pk
Voltage Measurement VTX-DIFF-PP.
6. Set the number of video lanes toOne.
7. Set the VL Combination toVL0
8. Set the Video Link Bitrate to4.5 Gbps.
9. Select the CTS version.
10. Click Configure to open the configuration
panel.
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11. Use the default values in the Compliance
Mode to run the tests for compliance with
the standards
NOTE. To change acquisition parameter
values, click U ser Defined Mode. A m essage
appears prom
changes to a test, the test may no longer
be compliant. Click OK to proceed with the
User Defined M
12. Click Cancel
13. Click Acquire.
14. Set the channel for the video lane to VL0.
.
pting you that if you make
ode.
Application Exa
mples
15. Click Run.
16. When prompted, check the channel and
probe connections. Click OK.
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Application Exa
17. When prompted, configure the DUT
18. The application prompts you to confirm
19. The application automatically switches to
mples
to transmit the pattern at the selected
speed. Click O
K.
on the generation of the test pattern.
Click OK.
the Analyze tab. The application displays
the status of the tests in the Status
Messages window. Click Save Status to
save the status messages.
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Application Exa
mples
20. When the tests c
shows a report in the Report tab.
omplete, the application
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Application Exa
mples
Upstream Hybrid Link Test: Differential Pk-Pk Voltage
This test checks the DUT for compliance with upstream hybrid link tests.
Required equipment Description or quantity
Digital Storage Oscilloscope with DiiVA test automation
software installed
Differential P robe with matched pair cables One Tektronix P7313 probe
Golden DiiVA Video Sink board used as HLCS Test
Controller and TPA
TF-DiiVA-TPA-P test fixtures
SMA cables
DC blocks
50 Ω terminators Six
Tektronix DPO/DSA71254, Tektronix DPO/DSA71254,
Tektronix DPO/DSA71604, Tektronix DPO/DSA72004,
Tektronix MSO71254, Tektronix MSO71604, or
TektronixMSO72004 oscilloscope
One
Two
Two
Tektronix part number 174-1428-00 (1.5 meter)
Tektronix part number 174-1341-00 (1 meter)
Two
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1. Connect the DUT to the equipment as shown.
Application Exa
mples
Connect the DUT to the first TF-DiiVA-TPA-P board.
Connect the second TF-DiiVA-TPA-P board to the Golden DiiVA Sink board.
NOTE. Always attach all lanes through DC blocks, since these lines can carry 5 V power.
Connect the hybrid link of the two TF-DiiVA-TPA-P fixtures using SMA cables or barrel adapters.
Connect the hybrid link output from the Golden DiiVA Sink board to the oscilloscope channel using the differential probes.
Terminate the unused lanes with 50 Ω after connecting the DC blocks.
Connect a USB cable from the controlling device to the HLCS/μC Control Port input of the Golden DiiVA Sink board.
During manual operation, commands are manually sent to the Golden DiiVA Sink board.
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Application Exa
mples
2. Launch TekExpr
3. Enter the DUT ID.
4. Select the device as DiiVA UpStream.
5. Select Test 2.3.3.2-Differential Pk-Pk
Voltage
ess DiiVA.
Measurement VHTX-DIFF-PP.
6. Set the
7. Selec
8. Selec
9. Clic
Hybrid Link Speed to All.
t the Target Lane as Hybrid Lane.
t the CTS version.
k Configure to open the configuration
panel.
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10. Use the default values in the Compliance
Mode to run the tests for compliance with
the standards
NOTE. To change acquisition parameter
values, click U ser Defined Mode. A m essage
appears prom
changes to a test, the test may no longer
be compliant. Click OK to proceed with the
User Defined M
11. Click Cancel.
12. Click Acquire
.
pting you that if you make
ode.
Application Exa
mples
13. Select the channel for the hybrid lane.
14. Click Run.
15. When prompted, check the channel
connections and click OK.
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Application Exa
16. When prompted, configure the DUT
17. When prompted, program the DUT to
18. Repeat steps 15 through 17 for each of
mples
to transmit the pattern at the selected
speed, and cli
ck OK.
generate the test pattern. Click OK.
the speeds.
19. The application automatically switches to
the Analyze tab. The application displays
the status of the tests in the Status
Messages window. Click Save Status to
save the status messages.
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Application Exa
mples
20. When the tests c
shows a report in the Report tab.
omplete, the application
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Application Exa
mples
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Index
Index
A
Acquire, 8
Analyze, 8
C
Compliance mode, 6
Configure, 5
Acquire panel, 6
Analyze panel, 6
Comments p
Limits panel, 7
Connections
Hybrid lin
Video link, 11
anel, 7
k, 17
D
DC blocks, 10, 16
Device,
DiiVA UpStream, 12, 18
4
E
Equipment, 2
G
n DiiVA Sink board, 10
Golde
Golden DiiVA Video Sink board, 16
I
Installation
,1
L
Lane configuration, 5
M
Multiple tests, 4
P
Prerequis
Probe, 10, 16
ites, 1
R
Readme, 1
me oscilloscope, 10, 16
Real-ti
Report
generate, 9
MHT, 9
previewing, 9
print, 9
ng, 9
printi
save, 9
saving, 9
Run
test, 8
Software
closing the, 2
process flow,
starting the, 2
upgrades, iii
Status messa
3
ges, 8
T
Terminators, 10, 16
Test
configurin
details, 9
interpreting the result, 9
parameter
report, 9
running, 8
selectin
Test fixtures, 10, 16
Test s uite
version
g, 5
s, 5
g, 4
,5
U
User defined mode, 13, 21
V
Video link
rential Pk-Pk Voltage
Diffe
Measurement, 12
H
Hybrid lane, 18
id link
Hybr
Differential Pk-Pk Voltage
Measurement, 18
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S
Show Schematic, 2, 5
ables, 10
SMA c
SMA Cables, 16
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