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For product information, sales, service, and technical support:

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In North America, call 1-800-833-9200.

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Worldwide, visit www.tek.com to find contacts in your area.

Getting help and support

Technical support ........................................................................................................................... 1

Overview and key specifications

Overview and key specifications .................................................................................................... 3

Supported tests- HDM Source ........................................................................................................ 4

Supported tests- HDM Sink ............................................................................................................ 5

Supported resolutions- HDM Source ............................................................................................. 6

Supported resolutions- HDM Sink ................................................................................................. 6

Operating basics

Equipment connection setup (HDM Source) .................................................................................. 7

Equipment connection setup (HDM Sink for CTS 2.0) ............................................................... 16

Equipment connection setup (HDM Sink for CTS 1.4) ............................................................... 26

Application directories and usage ................................................................................................. 31

File name extensions .................................................................................................................... 32

Getting started

Installing the software .................................................................................................................. 33

Compatibility ........................................................................................................................... 33

Minimum system requirements ............................................................................................... 34

Windows 7 user accounts ........................................................................................................ 36

Install the software .................................................................................................................. 36

Activate the license ................................................................................................................. 38

View version and license information ..................................................................................... 39

Application basics

Run the application ....................................................................................................................... 41

Exit the application ....................................................................................................................... 41

Application controls and menus ................................................................................................... 42

Application controls ................................................................................................................ 42

Options menu .......................................................................................................................... 44

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Setup panel ................................................................................................................................... 48

Setup panel overview .............................................................................................................. 48

Set DUT parameters ................................................................................................................ 48

Select tests ............................................................................................................................... 55

Set acquisition parameters (source only) ................................................................................. 58

Set test notification preferences .............................................................................................. 59

Configure test parameters ........................................................................................................ 59

Status panel overview ................................................................................................................... 64

Results panel ................................................................................................................................. 66

Results panel overview ............................................................................................................ 66

View test results ...................................................................................................................... 67

View test-related files .............................................................................................................. 68

Reports panel ................................................................................................................................ 69

Reports panel overview ........................................................................................................... 69

Select report options ................................................................................................................ 69

View a report ........................................................................................................................... 71

Report contents ........................................................................................................................ 72

TekExpress programmatic interface

About the programmatic interface ................................................................................................ 75

To enable remote access ............................................................................................................... 76

Requirements for developing TekExpress client .......................................................................... 78

Remote proxy object ..................................................................................................................... 79

Client proxy object ....................................................................................................................... 80

Client programmatic interface overview ...................................................................................... 81

Program remote access code example .......................................................................................... 84

HDM application commands ........................................................................................................ 85

HDM application commands flow .......................................................................................... 85

Connect through an IP address ................................................................................................ 85

Lock the server ........................................................................................................................ 87

Disable the popups .................................................................................................................. 88

Set or get the DUT ID ............................................................................................................. 89

Set the configuration parameters for a suite or measurement ................................................. 91

Query the configuration parameters for a suite or measurement ............................................ 93

Select a test .............................................................................................................................. 95

Select a device ......................................................................................................................... 98

Select pattern(s) ....................................................................................................................... 99

Select a suite .......................................................................................................................... 101

Select a version ...................................................................................................................... 102

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Run with set configurations or stop the run operation .......................................................... 103

Handle error codes ................................................................................................................. 104

Get or set the timeout value ................................................................................................... 105

Wait for the test to complete ................................................................................................. 106

After the test is complete ....................................................................................................... 110

Save recall or query a saved session ..................................................................................... 115

Unlock the server ................................................................................................................... 117

Disconnect from the server .................................................................................................... 118

Algorithms

About algorithms ........................................................................................................................ 119

HDM Source tests

HF1- 2 - Source TMDS electrical - 6G -TRISE, TFALL .......................................................... 121

HF1- 3 - Source TMDS Electrical - 6G - Inter-Pair Skew ......................................................... 124

HF1- 6 - Source TMDS Electrical - 6G - Clock Duty Cycle and Clock Rate ............................ 127

HF1- 7- Source TMDS Electrical - 6G - Clock jitter ................................................................. 130

HF1-1- Source TMDS Electrical - 6G -VL and VSwing ........................................................... 133

HF1- 8 - Source TMDS Electrical - 6G - Data Eye Diagram ..................................................... 137

HF1- 4 - Source TMDS Electrical - 6G - Intra-Pair Skew ......................................................... 144

HF1- 5 - Source TMDS Electrical - 6G - Differential Voltage .................................................. 147

Table of Contents

HDM Sink Electrical tests for CTS version 1.4

Test ID 8-5 TMDS Min-max differential swing tolerance ......................................................... 151

Test ID 8-6 TMDS Intra-pair skew test ...................................................................................... 154

Test ID 8-7 TMDS Jitter tolerance test ...................................................................................... 157

HDM - Sink Protocol tests for 1.4

Test ID 8-15 Character synchronization test .............................................................................. 161

Test ID 8-16 Acceptance of all valid packet types test .............................................................. 163

Test ID 8-19 Pixel encoding requirements test .......................................................................... 165

Test ID 8-20 Video format timing test ....................................................................................... 167

Test ID 8-21 Audio clock regeneration test ................................................................................ 169

Test ID 8-22 Audio sample packet jitter test .............................................................................. 171

Test ID 8-23 Audio formats test ................................................................................................. 173

Test ID 8-24 Interoperability with DVI test ............................................................................... 175

Test ID 8-25 Deep color test ....................................................................................................... 177

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Test ID 8-28 One bit audio test .................................................................................................. 179

Test ID 8-29 3D video format timing test .................................................................................. 181

Test ID 8-30 4Kx2K video format timing test ........................................................................... 183

Test ID 8-31 Extended colors and contents test ......................................................................... 185

HDM - Sink Electrical tests for CTS 2.0

HF2-1 Min-max Differential Swing Tolerance .......................................................................... 189

HF2-2 Intra-pair skew test .......................................................................................................... 199

HF2-3-Jitter Tolerance test ......................................................................................................... 208

HDM - Sink Protocol tests for CTS 2.0

HF2-6 Sink video timing - 6G - 2160p 24 bit color depth ......................................................... 219

HF2-7 Sink video timing - 6G - 2160p deep color ..................................................................... 224

HF2-8 Sink video timing - 6G - 2160p 3D ................................................................................. 230

HF2-23- Sink pixel decoding YCBCR 4:2:0 .............................................................................. 235

HF2-24 Sink pixel decoding YCBCR 4:2:0 deep color ............................................................. 240

HF2-25 Sink video timing - 21:9 (64:27) ................................................................................... 245

HF2-36 Sink video timing - 6G - non-2160p 24 bit color depth ................................................ 251

HF2-37 Sink video timing - 6G - non-2160p deep color ........................................................... 256

HF2-38 Sink video timing - 6G - non-2160p 3D ....................................................................... 263

Reference

Map the My TekExpress folder .................................................................................................. 269

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Getting help and support

Technical support

Tektronix values your feedback on our products. To help us serve you better, please send us your suggestions, ideas, or comments on your application or oscilloscope. Contact Tektronix through mail, telephone, or the Web site,

www.tektronix.com.

When you contact Tektronix Technical Support, please include the following information (be as specific as possible):

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General Information

All instrument model numbers

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Hardware options, if any

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Probes used

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Your name, company, mailing address, phone number, FAX number

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Please indicate if you would like to be contacted by Tektronix about your suggestion or comments.

Application Specific

Information

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Software version number

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Description of the problem such that technical support can duplicate the problem

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If possible, save the setup files for all the instruments used and the application.

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If possible, save the TekExpress setup files, log.xml, *.TekX (session files and folders), and status messages text file.

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If possible, save the waveform on which you are performing the measurement as a .wfm file.

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Overview and key specifications

The TekExpress HDM Advanced Analysis and Compliance Solution gives you the tools to easily run high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) tests under the HDMI Compliance test specifications 2.0. It provides a complete and reliable solution for quick testing.

The application functionality is generally divided into three parts: the Source Suite, the Sink Electrical Suite, and the Sink Protocol Suite. You can select which suite and which version of the CTS you would like to use by clicking on the

Setup panel and clicking the DUT tab.

Supported Tests:

Supported Resolutions:

Supported tests- HDM Source

TekExpress HDM Source supports automation of following differential and single-ended tests:

Differential tests

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HF1-2: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – TRISE, TFALL

This test confirms that the rise times and fall times on the TMDS differential signals fall within the limits of the specification.

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HF1-3: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Inter-Pair Skew

This test confirms that the skew between two data lanes on the TMDS differential signals fall within the limits of the specification.

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HF1-5: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Differential Voltage

This test confirms that the voltage level of the TMDS differential signals complies with the limits mentioned in specification.

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HF1-6: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Clock Duty Cycle and Clock Rate

This test confirms that the duty cycle and clock rate of the TMDS differential clock complies with the limits mentioned in specification.

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HF1-7: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Clock Jitter

This test confirms that the clock jitter of the TMDS differential clock complies with the limits mentioned in specification.

Single ended tests

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HF1-8: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Data Eye diagram

This test confirms that the HDMI Data output has signal quality that meets the eye opening required by the specification

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HF1-1: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – VL and VSwing

This test confirms that the low voltage level of the TMDS single ended signals complies with the limits mentioned in specification.

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HF1-4: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Intra-Pair Skew

This test confirms that the skew between the positive and negative lane of the TMDS single ended signals complies with the limits mentioned in specification.

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Overview and key specifications

Supported tests- HDM Sink

TekExpress HDM Sink supports the following automated HDM Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol tests.

These tests are supported for CTS Version 2.0:

HDM Sink Electrical tests

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HF 2-1-Min/Max Differential Swing Tolerance

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HF 2-2-Intra-Pair Skew

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HF 2-3-Jitter Tolerance

HDM Sink Protocol tests

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HF2-6 Sink Video Timing - 6G - 2160p 24 bit Color Depth

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HF2-7 Sink Video Timing - 6G - 2160p Deep Color

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HF2-8 Sink Video Timing - 6G - 2160p 3D

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HF2-23 Sink Pixel Decoding YCBCR 4:2:0

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HF2-24 Sink Pixel Decoding YCBCR 4:2:0 Deep Color

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HF2-25 Sink Video Timing - 21:9

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HF2-36 Sink Video Timing - 6G - Non-2160p 24 bit Color Depth

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HF2-37 Sink Video Timing - 6G - Non-2160p Deep Color

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HF2-38 Sink Video Timing - 6G - Non-2160p 3D

These tests are supported for CTS Version 1.4:

HDM Sink Electrical tests

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Test ID 8-5: TMDS-Min/Max Differential Swing Tolerance

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Test ID 8-6: TMDS-Intra-Pair Skew

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Test ID8-7: TMDS-Jitter Tolerance

HDM Sink Protocol tests

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Test ID 8-15: Character Synchronization

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Test ID8 -16: Acceptance of All Valid Packet Types

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Test ID 8-19: Pixel Encoding Requirements

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Test ID 8-20: Video Format Timing

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Test ID8-21: Audio Clock Regeneration

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Test ID 8-22: Audio Sample Packet Jitter

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Test ID 8-23: Audio Formats

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Test ID 8-24: Interoperability with DVI

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Test ID 8-25: Deep Color

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Test ID 8-28: One Bit Audio

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Test ID 8-29: 3D Video Format Timing

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Test ID 8-30: 4K 2K Video Format Timing

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Test ID 8-31: Extended Colors and Contents

Supported resolutions- HDM Source

CTS 2.0: All of the TekExpress HDM tests can be performed for DUTs operating in resolutions between 3.4 GHz to 6 GHz. Other resolutions that fall within this range can be entered in the Low Resolution and High Resolution fields on the DUT tab of the Setup panel.

When Low and High resolutions are the same, the software performs the test at that one resolution.

Table 1: Supported resolutions (Source)

DUT Configuration

Measurement name Highest supported TMDS

Character rate

HF 1-1: VL and V

HF 1-7: T

HF 1-3: Inter-Pair Skew Yes N/A

HF 1-5: Differential Voltage - -

Eye Width N/A Yes

Maximum Differential Voltage N/A Yes

HF 1-6: Clock Duty Cycle and Clock rate

Maximum Duty Cycle Yes Yes

Minimum Duty Cycle Yes Yes

Clock Rate Yes Yes

HF 1-7- Clock Jitter Yes N/A

Swing

HF 1-8-Data Eye Diagram Yes N/A

RISE

SWING

and T

FALL

N/A Yes

Yes N/A

- -

Yes N/A

Lowest supported TMDS Character rate

Supported resolutions- HDM Sink

CTS 2.0: All of the TekExpress HDM Sink tests can be performed at data rates

2.97 GHz, 3.71 GHz, 4.46 GHz and 5.94 GHz.

CTS 1.4: All of the TekExpress HDM Sink tests can be performed at data rates 27 MHz, 74.25 MHz, 148.5 MHz, 222.75 MHz and 297 MHz.

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Operating basics

Equipment connection setup (HDM Source)

You need the following equipment to run HDM Source tests. (For details, see

Minimum system requirements):

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A supported Tektronix oscilloscope

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Four differential probes – P7313SMA, for single ended and differential tests

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Four differential probes – P7720, for single ended and differential tests

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Device under test (DUT)

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TF-HDM-TPA-S fixture

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A PWS4205, PWS2185, Keithley 24XX or 2220-30-1/ 2220J-30-1 Dual Power Supply (if using external power supply option)

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Any approved EDID analyzer

Connection diagrams and the tests they apply to are listed below.

Single-ended and differential tests

NOTE. In case of single stack 2 channel oscilloscopes, you need to make appropriate channel configurations in TekExpress HDM software: DPO75002SX, DPO75902SX, and DPO77002SX.

Table 2: Source differential tests

Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

HF1-2: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – TRISE, TFALL

HF1-3: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – InterPair Skew

HF1-5: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Differential Voltage

HF1-6: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Clock Duty Cycle

HF1-7: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Clock Jitter

Source differential diagram Source differential diagram for SX series oscilloscopes

Clock diagram Clock diagram for SX series oscilloscopes

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Schematic for Source differential diagram

Schematic for Source differential diagram for SX series scopes

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Table 3: Source single ended tests

Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

HF1-8: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – Data Eye Diagram

HF1-1: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – VL and VSwing

HF1-4: Source TMDS Electrical – 6G – IntraPair Skew

Source data eye diagram Source data eye diagram

Source single ended diagram Source single ended diagram

Source single ended diagram

Schematic for Source data eye diagram

NOTE. In case of single stack 2 channel oscilloscopes you have to make appropriate channel configurations in TekExpress HDM software: DPO72302SX, DPO73302SX, DPO75002SX, DPO75902SX, and DPO77002SX

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Source data eye diagram for SX series oscilloscopes

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Source single ended diagram

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Source single ended diagram for SX series oscilloscopes

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Schematic for Clock diagram

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Schematic for Clock diagram for SX series oscilloscopes

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Equipment connection setup (HDM Sink for CTS 2.0)

You need the following equipment (for details, see Minimum system

requirements):

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A supported Tektronix oscilloscope

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Device under test (DUT)

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Two TCA-SMA connectors

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An AFG3102, AFG3102C, AFG3252, or an AFG3252C

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Eight 12 GHz Bias T (mini circuit bias T model number zx85-12G-s+)

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Two 120 psec Rise time filters (5115110-120)

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A Power supply external (PWS4721, PWS4602, PWS4323, PWS4305, or PWS4205)

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Two AWG70002A instruments with option 01, 03 and 225, or two AWG7122C instruments with option 1, 2/6, 8

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TF-HDM-TPA-S

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10 SMA cables (174-1428-00)

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Four BNC to SMA converters

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A BNC T connector

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Four BNC cables of similar length

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112 ps Delay Lines-Quantity 6#, Any recommended Delay Line( SPECTRUM 8001-SM21-02)

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0.15 Tbit skew- Quantity 6#, 5018CCSF from Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

Connection diagrams and the tests they apply to are listed below.

NOTE. GPIB connection is supported only for AWG7122C. If using AWG7122C and GPIB connections, three NI-GPIB cables are needed.

NOTE. In case of single stack 2 channel oscilloscopes you have to make appropriate channel configurations in TekExpress HDM software: DPO72302SX, DPO73302SX, DPO75002SX, DPO75902SX, and DPO77002SX.

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Sink tests

Table 4: Sink Electrical tests for 2.0

Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

*HF 2-1: Min/Max Differential Swing Tolerance Sink Electrical min diagram for AWG70002A

Sink Electrical max diagram for AWG70002A Sink min/max diagram for AWG7122C

*HF 2-2: Intra-Pair Skew Sink Electrical intra-pair skew diagram for

AWG70002A Sink intra-pair skew diagram for AWG7122C

*HF 2-3: Jitter Tolerance Sink Electrical jitter tolerance diagram for

AWG70002A Sink jitter tolerance diagram for AWG7122C

Table 5: Sink Protocol tests for CTS 2.0

Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

HF2-6 Sink Video Timing - 6G - 2160p 24 bit Color Depth

HF2-7 Sink Video Timing - 6G - 2160p Deep Color

HF2-8 Sink Video Timing - 6G - 2160p 3D Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

*HF2-23: Sink Pixel Decoding YCBCR 4:2:0 Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

HF2-24 Sink Pixel Decoding YCBCR 4:2:0 Deep Color

HF2-25 Sink Video Timing - 21:9 (64:27) Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

HF2-36 Sink Video Timing - 6G - Non-2160p 24 bit Color Depth

HF2-37 Sink Video Timing - 6G - Non-2160p Deep Color

HF2-38 Sink Video Timing - 6G - Non-2160p 3D Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A Sink Protocol diagram for AWG7122C

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG7122C

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A Sink Protocol diagram for AWG7122C

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG7122C

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A Sink Protocol diagram for AWG7122C

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG7122C

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Schematic for Sink Protocol, Electrical (min, intra-pair skew, jitter tolerance) tests for AWG70002A

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Schematic for Sink Protocol, Electrical (min, intra-pair skew, jitter tolerance) tests for AWG70002A for SX series scopes

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Schematic for Sink Electrical max test for AWG70002A

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Schematic for Sink Electrical max test for AWG70002A for SX series scopes

NOTE. For AWG7122C, the connection remains the same as the nominal pattern.

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Schematic for Sink Electrical (jitter tolerance, intra-pair skew, and min/ max) tests for AWG7122C

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Schematic for Sink Electrical (jitter tolerance, intra-pair skew, and min/ max) tests for AWG7122C for SX series scopes

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Schematic for Sink Protocol test for AWG7122C

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Schematic for Sink Protocol test for AWG7122C for SX series scopes

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Operating basics

Equipment connection setup (HDM Sink for CTS 1.4)

You need the following equipment (for details, see Minimum system

requirements):

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A supported Tektronix oscilloscope

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Device under test (DUT)

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Two TCA-SMA connectors

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An AFG3102,AFG3102C,AFG3252, or an AFG3252C

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Eight 12 GHz Bias T (mini circuit bias T model number zx85-12G-s+)

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Eight 6.4 GHz filter (5115110-120)

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A Power supply external (PWS4721, PWS4602, PWS4323, PWS4305, or an PWS4205)

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Two AWG70002A instruments with option 01, 03 and 225, or two AWG7122C instruments with option 1, 2/6, 8

NOTE. The AWG7122C should not be used for CTS 1.4.

Sink tests

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TF-HDM-TPA-S

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10 SMA cables (174-1428-00)

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Four BNC to SMA converters

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One BNC T connector

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Three BNC cables

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One BNC T connector

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Four BNC cables of similar length

Connection diagrams and the tests they apply to are listed below.

NOTE. GPIB connection is supported only for AWG7122C. If using AWG7122C and GPIB connections, three NI-GPIB cables are needed.

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Table 6: Sink Electrical tests for 1.4

Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

Test ID 8-5: TMDS-Min/Max Differential Swing Tolerance

Test ID 8-6: TMDS-Intra-Pair Skew Sink Intra pair skew diagram- single lane for

Test ID 8-7: TMDS-Jitter Tolerance Sink jitter tolerance diagram for AWG70002A

Sink electrical min diagram for AWG70002A Sink Max diagram for AWG70002A

AWG70002A Sink Intra pair skew diagram - all lanes for AWG70002A

Schematic for Sink protocol, sink jitter tolerance, sink min test for AWG70002A (CTS 1.4)

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Schematic for Sink Intra pair skew for single lane test for AWG70002A

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Schematic for Sink intra pair skew all lanes test for AWG70002A

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Schematic for Sink Max for AWG70002A

Table 7: Sink Protocol tests for CTS 1.4

Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

Test ID 8-15: Character Synchronization Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-16: Acceptance of All Valid Packet Types

Test ID 8-19: Pixel Encoding Requirements Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-20: Video Format Timing Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-21: Audio Clock Regeneration Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-22: Audio Sample Packet Jitter Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

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Test number and characteristic tested Setup diagram

Test ID 8-23: Audio Formats Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-24: Interoperability with DVI Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-25: Deep Color Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-28: One Bit Audio Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-29: 3D Video Format Timing Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-30: 4K 2K Video Format Timing Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Test ID 8-31: Extended Colors and Contents Sink Protocol diagram for AWG70002A

Application directories and usage

The application directory and associated files are organized as follows:

The following table lists the default directory names and their usage.

Table 8: Application directories and usage

Directory names Usage

InstallDir\TekExpress\TekExpress HDM Contains the application and associated files

TekExpress HDM\Bin Contains miscellaneous HDM application

libraries

TekExpress HDM\Compliance Suites Contains compliance-specific files and filter files

TekExpress HDM\Documents Contains the technical documentation for the

HDM application

TekExpress HDM\Examples Contains various support files

TekExpress HDM\ICP Contains instrument and HDM application-

specific interface libraries

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Directory names Usage

TekExpress HDM\Lib Contains utility files specific to the HDM

application

TekExpress HDM\Report Generator Contains style sheets for report generation

TekExpress HDM\Tools Contains instrument and HDM application-

specific files

File name extensions

View test-related files

The TekExpress HDM software uses the following file name extensions:

File name extension Description

.TekX Session files are saved in this format but the extensions may not

be displayed

.py The test sequence file

.xml The encrypted XML file that contains the test-specific

configuration information The log file extension is also xml

.wfm The test waveform file

.mht Test result reports are saved in this format by default. Test

reports can also be saved in MHTML or PDF formats.

.pdf Test report can also be saved in pdf format.

.flt Filter file used with transmitter tests

Getting started

Installing the software

Compatibility

The TekExpress HDM application runs on the following Tektronix oscilloscopes:

For CTS 2.0

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DPO/DSA/MSO72004C, DPO/DSA/MSO71604C Digital Oscilloscopes with Option DJA

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DPO/DSA73304D and DPO/DSA72504D Digital Oscilloscopes with Option DJA

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DPO/MSO72304DX, DPO/MSO72504DX, DPO/MSO73304DX with Option DJA

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DPO75002SX, DPO75902SX, DPO77002SX, DPO72304SX, and DPO73304SX with option DJA

NOTE. You can also use a 12.5 GHz bandwidth oscilloscope, but there may be a 10% variation in the measurement result.

For CTS 1.4

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DPO/DSA/MSO72004C and/or DPO/DSA/MSO71604C Digital Oscilloscopes

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DPO/DSA73304D and DPO/DSA72504D Digital Oscilloscopes

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DPO/MSO72304DX and/or DPO/MSO72504DX, DPO/MSO73304DX

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Supports oscilloscopes > = 4 GHz

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DPO75002SX, DPO75902SX, DPO77002SX, DPO72304SX, and DPO73304SX with option DJA

See Also.

Minimum system requirements

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Minimum system

requirements

The following table shows the minimum system requirements for an oscilloscope to run TekExpress.

Table 9: System requirements

Component Description

Oscilloscope For CTS 2.0

BW ≥ 16 GHz, 16 M Record Length/Ch - Opt. 4M/2XL or more (for Eye Diagram and Jitter tests), and 20XL for Inter Pair Skew tests. For a list of compatible oscilloscopes, see

Compatibility.

Processor Same as the oscilloscope

Operating system Same as the oscilloscope

Memory Same as the oscilloscope

Hard disk Same as the oscilloscope

Display Same as the oscilloscope

Software

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TekExpress HDM Advanced analysis and Compliance software

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DPOJET, Jitter and Eye Diagram Analysis Tool Ver 6.2.1 and above

Probes

HDM sources

TDR tests

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later

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Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 or equivalent software for viewing image files

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Adobe Reader 8.0 or equivalent software for viewing portable document format (PDF) files

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Four differential probes – P7313SMA for Single-Ended and Differential tests

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Four differential probes - P7720 for SingleEnded and Differential tests

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HDM Tx DUTs

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HDM Ref waveforms

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Oscilloscope – DSA8200 or equivalent with 80E03 and 80E04 modules and I-Connect software

If TekExpress is running on an instrument having a video resolution lower than 800 x 600 (for example, a sampling oscilloscope), it is recommended that you connect a secondary monitor, which must be enabled before launching the application.

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Component Description

HDM Generator for Sink

HDM fixtures For CTS 2.0 HDM fixture kits from Tektronix

HDM accessory kit ( to be used with AWG) TF-HDM-DS-Acc kit from Tektronix contains the

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Two AWG70002A with option 01, 03 and 225 or two AWG7122C with option 1, 2/6, 8

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One AFG3102/AFG3102C/AFG3252/ AFG3252C

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TF-HDM-TPA-S

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TF-HDMI-TPA-T (Termination fixture)

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TF-HDM-TPA-STX

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TF-HDMD-TPA-STX

following:

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Eight Bias Tees from Mini-Circuits – ZX85-12G-S+

Other devices

See Also.

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For CTS 2.0: Two 120 ps TTC filters from Picosecond Pulse Labs (5915-100-1200)

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Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device

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Four USB ports (two USB ports minimum)

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PCI-GPIB or equivalent interface for instrument connectivity

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10 SMA cables, 174-1428-xx

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Four BNC cables

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One BNC T connector

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Four BNC-to-SMA adapter

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External power supply PWS4721/

PWS4602/PWS4323/PWS4305/PWS4205

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Any approved DDC Master

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Any approved EDID analyzer

Compatibility

If TekExpress is installed on a Tektronix oscilloscope, the virtual GPIB port will be used by TekExpress for communicating with oscilloscope applications. If external GPIB communication devices such as USB-GPIB-HS or equivalent are used for instrument connectivity, ensure that the Talker Listener utility is enabled in the DPO/DSA oscilloscope's GPIB menu. For ease of use, connect to an external (secondary) monitor.

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Windows 7 user accounts

Windows 7 instruments need to have the User Account Control Settings set to

Never Notify. To set User Account Control Settings:

1. Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.

2. Set it to Never Notify as shown in the image.

Install the software

The software can be installed on any compatible instrument running Windows 7.

1. Close all applications (including the TekScope application).

2. Go to the www.tek.com Web site and search for HDMI to locate the

installation file. Download the file HDM WebInstaller.exe.

3. Double-click the executable file to extract the installation files. After extraction, the installer launches and displays the InstallShield Wizard.

4. The software automatically installs in the following location:

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C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress HDM

5. The installer updates the TekScope Analyze menu to include TekExpress HDM:

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See Also.

Minimum system requirements

Compatibility

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Activate the license

Activate the license using the option installation wizard on the oscilloscope. Follow these steps to activate the TekExpress HDM license:

1. From the oscilloscope menu bar, click Utilities > Option Installation.

The TekScope Option Installation wizard opens.

2. Instructions for using the Options Installation window to activate licenses for installed applications is provided in the oscilloscope online help. Press the F1 key on the oscilloscope keyboard to open the Option Installation help topic. Follow the directions in the topic to activate the license.

See Also.

View version and license information

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View version and license

information

Use the following instructions to view application version information and version information for the application modules such as the Programmatic interface and the Programmatic interface client.

To view version information:

From the Options menu, select About TekExpress.

To view license information:

1. From the oscilloscope Help menu, select About TekScope.

The Options section in the dialog box displays a list of installed options, including TekExpress HDM.

2. To view the Option key, look in the Option Installation Key section. When finished, click OK to close the dialog box.

NOTE. For information regarding HDMXpress option, refer License section of HDMXpress Online Help

See Also.

Activate the license

Options menu

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Run the application

To run the HDM application, do either of the following:

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When you open the application after installation, the application checks for a file called Resources.xml located in the C:\Users\<username>\My Documents folder. The Resources.xml file gets mapped to the X: drive when the application launches. Session files are then stored inside the X:\HDM folder. The Resources.xml file contains information about available network-connected instruments. If this file is not found, the application runs an instrument discovery program before launching HDM to locate available instruments.

If the application license was not installed using the TekScope menu Utilities > Option Installation selection, you can open the application up to 10 times in evaluation mode. Each time you open the application without supplying a valid license key, one of the free trials is used.

Select Analyze > TekExpress HDM from the TekScope menu.

Double-click any saved HDMI session file.

Exit the application

Use the following method to exit the application:

Click

2. Do one of the following:

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If you have an unsaved session or test setup open, you are asked to save it before exiting. To save it, click Yes. Otherwise click No. The application closes.

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A message box appears asking if you really want to exit TekExpress. To exit, click Yes.

NOTE. Using other methods to exit the application results in abnormal termination of the application.

on the application title bar.

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Application controls and menus

Application controls

Table 10: Application control descriptions

Item Description

Options menu Opens the Options menu for access to global

controls

Panels Visual frames with sets of related options

Command buttons Buttons that initiate an immediate action such as

the Start, Stop, Pause, Continue, and Clear command buttons

Start button

Starts continuous measurement acquisition and analysis. If prior acquired measurements have not been cleared, the new measurements are added to the existing set.

Stop button

Pause \ Continue button

Stops (aborts) the current measurement acquisition.

Use the Pause button to temporarily interrupt the current acquisition. When a test is paused, the button name changes to Continue.

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Item Description

Clear button

Clears all existing measurement results. Adding or deleting a measurement, or changing a configuration parameter of an existing measurement, also clears measurements. This prevents the accumulation of measurement statistics or sets of statistics that are not coherent. This button is available only on the

Results panel.

Clear Log

Save

Application window move icon

This button is available only on the Status panel.

Place the cursor over the three-dot pattern in the upper left corner of the application window. When the cursor changes to a hand, drag the window to the desired location.

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Options menu

Options menu overview. The Options menu is located in the upper right corner of

the application.

The Options menu has the following selections:

Options menu

Menu Function

Default Test Setup Opens an untitled test setup with defaults selected.

Open Test Setup Opens a saved test setup.

Save Test Setup Saves the current test setup selections.

Save Test Setup As Creates a new test setup based on an existing one.

Open Recent Displays a menu of recently opened test setups from which to

select.

Instrument control settings Shows the list of instruments connected to the test setup and

allows you to locate and refresh connections to connected instruments.

Keep On Top Keeps the TekExpress HDM utility on top of other open windows

on the desktop.

Email settings dialog box Use to configure email options for test run and results

notifications.

Open Current Suite RunSession

Help Displays TekExpress Help.

About TekExpress

Opens current Suite's run session. This option is selected in the Options menu when you select Suite as Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol in the DUT tab.

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Displays application details such as software name, version number, and copyright.

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Provides access to software version and license information for your HDM installation.

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Provides a link to the Tektronix Web site.

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See also.

Application controls

Instrument control settings. Use the TekExpress Instrument Control Settings dialog box to search for and list the connected resources (instruments) found on specified connections (LAN, GPIB, USB, and so on) and each instruments connection information. You access this dialog box from the Options menu.

Use the Instrument Control Settings feature to and view instrument connection details. Connected instruments displayed here can be selected for use in the Global Settings tab in the configuration section. See step 1 of Configure Tests for details.

See also.

Options menu overview

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Email settings dialog box overview. Use the Email Settings dialog box to enable TekExpress to send an email message when a test completes, produces an error, or fails. Select the type of test run information to attach to the email (such as test reports and test logs), the email message format, and the email message size limit.

Open the Email Settings dialog box from the Options menu.

NOTE. Recipient email address, sender’s address, and SMTP Server are mandatory fields.

See also.

Configure email settings

Options menu

Select test notification preferences

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Configure email settings. To be notified by email when a test completes, fails, or produces an error, configure the email settings.

1. Select Options > Email Settings to open the Email settings dialog box.

2. (Required) For Recipient email Address(es), enter one or more email

addresses to which to send the test notification. To include multiple addresses, separate the addresses with commas.

3. (Required) For Sender’s Address, enter the email address used by the instrument. This address consists of the instrument name, followed by an underscore, followed by the instrument serial number, the @ symbol and then the email server used. For example: DPO72004C_B130099@yourcompany.com.

4. (Required) In the Server Configuration section, type the SMTP Server address of the Mail server configured at the client location, and the SMTP Port number, in the corresponding fields.

If this server requires password authentication, enter a valid login name, password, and host name in the corresponding fields.

NOTE. If any of the above required fields are left blank, the settings will not be saved and email notifications will not be sent.

5. In the Email Attachments section, select from the following options:

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Reports: Attach the test report to the notification email.

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Status Log: Attach the test status log to the notification email. If you select this option, then also select whether you want to receive the full log or just the last 20 lines.

6. In the Email Configuration section:

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Select the message file format to send: HTML (default) or plain text.

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Enter a maximum file size for the email message (message plus attachment files). Messages with attachments larger than this limit will be truncated. The default is 5 MB.

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Enter the number in the Number of Attempts to Send field, to limit the number of attempts that the system makes to send a notification. The default is 1. You can also specify a timeout period.

7. Select the Email Test Results When complete or on error check box. Use this check box to quickly enable or disable email notifications.

8. To test your email settings, click Test Email.

9. To save your settings, click Apply.

10. Click Close when finished.

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Setup panel

Setup panel overview

Source

The Setup panel contains sequentially ordered tabs that help guide you through a typical test setup process.

Set the DUT parameters.

Select test(s).

Set lane acquisition source.

Configure the selected tests.

Select test notification preferences.

Items selected in a preceding Setup tab may change options available in the following tabs. You can switch between the tabs in any order to modify your test parameters.

Sink

The Setup panel contains sequentially ordered tabs that help guide you through a typical test setup process.

Set the DUT parameters.

Select test(s).

Set DUT parameters

Configure the selected tests.

Select test notification preferences.

Items selected in a preceding Setup tab may change options available in the following tabs. You can switch between the tabs in any order to modify your test parameters.

Use the Setup panel DUT tab to select parameters for the device under test. The settings are global and apply to all tests for the current session. DUT settings also affect the list of available tests in the Test Selection tab.

Source

1. Source

Click Setup > DUT.

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Suite > Source

Table 11: DUT tab settings (Source)

Setting Description

Acquire live waveforms Acquire active signals from the oscilloscope for testing.

Use pre-recorded waveform files

View Determines where to access the test configuration settings:

DC Voltage Internal\External Other\Tek Power Supply

Data Rates (Gbps) Highest: Select the Highest data rate to include in the tests.

TBit For High Data Rate (ps) Sets the TBit calculated for highest data rate

TBit For Low Data Rate (ps) Set the TBit calculated for lowest data rate

Probe Attenuation (X) Differential: 12.5/2.5

Recalc TBit Check or Uncheck Recalc TBit. TBit Should be calculated for

Run tests on a saved run session file. Select a run session file from the list.

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Compliance: View configuration settings by clicking Setup > Test Selection > Configure

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Advanced: Enables the Setup > Configuration tab in which to view configuration settings.

Lowest: Select the Lowest data rate to include in the tests

Single-Ended: 12.5/2.5

at least once.

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Setting Description

Number of Lanes to Test Select the number of lanes to be tested: 1 Lane / 2 Lanes /

3 Lanes / 4 Lanes

Setup button Opens Test Lane Setup dialog box

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Suite > Sink Electrical Sink Electrical for CTS 1.4

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Sink Electrical for CTS 2.0

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Table 12: DUT tab settings (Sink Electrical CTS 1.4 and 2.0)

Setting Description

For CTS 1.4: Clock Rate (Gbps) For CTS 2.0: Data Rate (Gbps)

Format Select format from Device Profile

DC Voltage Select DC Voltage from the Device Profile

Select data rate or clock rate from Device Profile

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Suite > Sink Protocol Sink Protocol for CTS 1.4

Application basics

Sink Protocol for CTS 2.0

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Table 13: DUT tab settings (Sink Protocol for CTS 1.4 and 2.0)

Setting Description

DC Voltage If Tek Power Supply is connected, select DC voltage as “Tek

Power Supply’ or “External”.

2. (Optional) Enter the ID for the device. The default value is DUT001. The DUT ID parameter is added to reports.

(Optional) To add comments to the test report, click the note pad icon ( ) to the right of the DUT ID field. Enter comment text up to 256 characters. To enable or disable displaying comments in the test report, see Select report

options.

4. Settings that do not apply to compliance testing cannot be changed and are grayed out.

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Select tests

Use the Test Selection tab to select the tests to run on the connected DUT.

1. Click Setup > Test Selection.

Source Electrical 2.0

Sink Electrical 1.4

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Sink Electrical for CTS 2.0

Sink Protocol 1.4

Sink Protocol 2.0

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2. Select the test(s) to run:

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Click one or more check boxes adjacent to each test.

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Click Deselect All to deselect all tests. All tests are selected by default.

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Click Select All to select all tests.

3. Click Schematic to display a schematic diagram that shows the DUT test setup. Use the diagram to verify the test setup before running the test.

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Set acquisition parameters

(source only)

Use the Acquisitions tab to set the signal source (channel) used to acquire data. Acquisition options are available only when acquiring a live waveform.

1. Click Setup > Acquisitions.

2. Select Source field to select the oscilloscope channels to use for those lanes.

3. Select probe type from Probe Type field as Differential, Single-Ended, or

Eye-Diagram.

4. Check or uncheck the Enable Filter check box and configure the Filter Configuration by clicking the Filter Config button and choose from the displayed field.

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Set test notification

preferences

Configure test parameters

Use the Preferences tab to set the application to send an email when a test measurement completes:

1. Click Setup > Preferences.

2. Select the Email Test Results when complete check box in the Email Settings dialog box. Click Email Settings to configure the email settings.

See also.

Select report options

About configuring test parameters (source only). Use the configuration settings to view the measurement parameters for selected tests. How the test configurations are accessed depend on the View selected in the DUT tab.

NOTE. The View option is not applicable for Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol.

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If you selected Compliance View in the DUT tab, then in the Test Selection tab, select the desired test in the list and then click the Configure button.

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If you selected Advanced View in the DUT tab, click the Configuration tab in the Setup panel.

See also.

Configure tests parameters

Configure test parameters. The Configuration parameters let you set global and individual test parameters. To return to test selection from the Configuration tab or panel, click the Test Selection button.

NOTE. You cannot change test parameters that are grayed out.

Source and Sink.

1. Modify Global settings as desired:

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To select the instruments for testing, click Global Settings. In the Instruments Detected section, click in the shaded areas to activate the drop-down lists and select an instrument. If you do not see the desired instrument in the list, see Instrument control settings.

2. To modify any individual test measurement settings, click Measurements, select the test in the tree view, and change the settings.

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Test parameters. Source - Global Settings

Sink Electrical - Global Settings

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Source - Measurement

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Sink Electrical - Measurement

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The following table lists common and specific test settings and parameters based on the Suite selected in the DUT tab.

Table 14: Common and specific parameters and values

Parameter type Parameter

Common

Mode Determines whether test parameters are in compliance mode or can be

edited (User Defined Mode).

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Compliance: Most test parameter values cannot be edited.

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User Defined: Most test parameter values can be edited.

Global Settings These settings apply to all tests selected for the current session. You can

change only some of these settings.

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Scope Settings: Specifies the instrument channel to use as the source for the trigger. This can be changed.

Measurements These settings apply to the test selected in the tree view of the

configuration section.

Limits Editor (Source only)

Shows the upper and lower limits for the applicable measurement using different types of comparisons. In Compliance Mode, you are able to view the measurement high and low limits used for the test selected in the tree view of the Measurements tab. When running tests in User Defined Mode, you can edit the limit settings in the Limits Editor. When running tests in User Defined Mode, the cells in the Limits Editor table are active for editing so you can change parameters.

When running tests in User Defined Mode, the cells in the Limits Editor table are active for editing so you can change parameters.

Specific to Source

Global Settings

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Instruments Detected: Displays the list of instruments connected to the scope.

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DSP Filter (16GHz): DSP filter bandwidth is set to 16GHz by default.

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Parameter type Parameter

Measurements Scope Settings:

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Sample Rate (GS/sec): Select the required sample rate from the drop-down menu.

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Record Length (M): Select the required record length from the dropdown menu.

Clock Setting:

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PLL Mode: Configures the type of PLL.

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Clock Recovery Method: Sets the method for recovering the clock.

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Signal Type: Sets the type of signal for clock recovery.

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Clock Edge: Sets the edges which are used for computation.

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Loop Band Width (MHz): Sets the bandwidth of the PLL.

Specific to Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol

Global Settings Scope Connection:

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Master AWG: Select the Master AWG address.

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Slave AWG: Select the Slave AWG address.

NOTE. Applicable to Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol.

Measurements Pattern Settings:

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Pattern Type:

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Standard: Select to use the patterns embedded in the application.

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Custom: Select to use your own patterns.

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Pattern Table button: Click to display and configure available list of patterns.

NOTE. Applicable to Sink Electrical and Sink Protocol.

AWG Settings:

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AWG Gain: Configure the gain.

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Test Lane: Configure test lane for Sink Intrapair Skew Test.

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Error Detector: Check if Error Detector is connected.

Power Supply:

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Others: Used for further settings like frequency profile.

NOTE. Applicable only to Sink Electrical.

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Status panel overview

The Status panel provides status on test acquisition and analysis (Test Status tab) and a listing of test tasks performed (Log View tab). The application opens the Test Status tab when you start a test run. You can select the Test Status or the Log View tab to view these items while tests are running.

Test Status tab

The Test Status tab lists a high level status for each test.

Table 15: Test Status tab

Column Description

Test Name Name of the test

Acquire Status, Analysis Status Status of the signal acquisition or test analysis

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To be started

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In progress

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Completed

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Aborted

NOTE. Sink tests have a minimal set of status indicators.

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The Log View tab provides a list of the actions executed during the test. Use this information to review or troubleshoot tests.

Log View tab

Table 16: Log View fields

Item Description

Message History Displays all run messages with timestamp

information

Auto Scroll Sets the program to automatically scroll down

the Message History window as information is added to the log during the test.

Clear Log button Clears all messages in the Message History

window.

Save button Saves the log file as a text file for examination.

Displays a standard Save As File window and saves the status messages in the file that you specify.

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Results panel

Results panel overview

See also

View test results

When a test finishes, the application switches to the Results panel to display a summary of test results. Set viewing preferences for this panel from the Preferences menu in the upper right corner. Viewing preferences include showing whether a test passed or failed, summary results or detailed results, and enabling wordwrap. For information on using this panel, see View test results.

Results panel - Source results

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Results panel - Sink results for CTS 2.0

View test results

When a test finishes, the application switches to the Results panel, which displays a summary of test results. The overall test result is displayed at the top left of the Results table. If all of the tests for the session pass, the overall test result will be Pass. If one or more tests fail, the overall test result will show Fail.

Each test result occupies a row in the Results table. By default, results are displayed in summary format with the measurement details collapsed and with the Pass/Fail column visible. Change the view in the following ways:

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To expand all tests listed, select View Results Details from the Preferences menu in the upper right corner.

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To expand and collapse tests, click the plus and minus buttons.

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To collapse all expanded tests, select Preferences > View Results Summary.

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To remove or restore the Pass/Fail column, select Preferences > Show Pass/ Fail.

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To enable or disable the wordwrap feature, select Preferences > Enable Wordwrap.

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To expand the width of a column, place the cursor over the vertical line that separates the column from the column to the right. When the cursor changes to a double-ended arrow, hold down the mouse button and drag the column to the desired width.

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To sort the test information by column, click the column head. When sorted in ascending order, a small up arrow is displayed. When sorted in descending order, a small down arrow is displayed.

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To clear all test results displayed, click Clear.

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See also.

View a report

View test-related files

Files related to tests are stored in the My TekExpress\HDM folder. In the HDM folder, each test setup has a test setup file and a test setup folder, both with the test setup name. The test setup file is preceded by the HDM icon and usually has no visible file extension.

Inside the test setup folder is another folder named for the DUT ID used in the test sessions. The default is DUT001.

Inside the DUT001 folder are the session folders and files. Each session has a folder and file pair, both named for the test session using the naming convention (date)_(time). Each session file is stored outside its matching session folder.

The first time you run a new, unsaved session, the session files are stored in the Untitled Session folder located at ..\My TekExpress\HDM. When you name and save the session, the files are placed in a folder with the name that you specify.

See also.

File name extensions

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Reports panel

Reports panel overview

Use the Reports panel to open reports, name and save reports, select report content to include, and select report viewing options.

For information on setting up reports, see Select report options. For information on viewing reports, see View the report.

Select report options

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Use the Reports panel to select which test information to include in the report, and the naming conventions to use for the report. For example, always give the report a unique name or select to have the same name increment each time you run a particular test. Generally, you would select report options before running a test or when creating and saving test setups. Report settings are included in saved test setups.

In the Reports panel, select from the following options:

Table 17: Report options

Setting Description

Generate new report Creates a new report.

Append with previous run session Appends the last run session and the previous

run session.

Application basics

Setting Description

Replace current test results in previous run session

Report name Displays the name and location from which to

Replaces the current test results in the previous run session. Newly added tests results are appended to the end of the report.

open a report. The default location is at X:\ HDM \Reports. The report file in this folder gets overwritten each time you run a test unless you specify a unique name or select to auto increment the report name. To change the report name or location.

Do one of the following:

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In the Report Name field, type over the current folder path and name.

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Click inside Report Name field and Click on <image> or Double click inside the field to launch Tek keyboard. Provide Report path in the Tek keyboard and Click Enter key.

Be sure to include the entire folder path, the file name, and the file type. For example: C:\Users \UnserName\Documents\My TekExpress\HDM \DUT001_Test_85.mht.

NOTE. You cannot change the file location using the Browse button.

Open an existing report.

Click Browse, locate and select the report file and then click View at the bottom of the panel.

Save as type Lists the available report formats for user to

generate. Supported formats are MHT and PDF.

NOTE. If you select a file type different from the default, be sure to change the report file name extension in the Report Name field to match.

Auto increment report name if duplicate Sets the application to automatically increment

the name of the report file if the application finds a file with the same name as the one being generated. For example: DUT001, DUT002, DUT003. This option is enabled by default.

Include pass/fail results summary Sets the application to include the color block

labeled Test Result (indicating whether the test passed or failed) in the report. For details, see Report Contents in View a report.

Include detailed results Sets the application to include parameter limits,

execution time, and test-specific comments generated during the test.

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Setting Description

Include plot images Sets the application to include plotted diagrams.

Include setup configuration Sets the application to include information about

hardware and software used in the test in the summary box at the top of the report. Information includes: the oscilloscope model and serial number, probe model and serial number, the oscilloscope firmware version, SPC and factory calibration status, and software versions for applications used in the measurements.

Include Complete Application Configuration Sets the application to include a table listing

general, common, and acquired parameters used in the test. This option is disabled by default.

Include user comments Select to include any comments about the test

that you or another user added in the DUT tab of the Setup panel. Comments appear in the Comments section under the summary box at the beginning of each report.

View report after generating Automatically opens the report in your Web

browser when the test completes. This option is selected by default.

Application basics

View a report

See also.

View a report

The application automatically generates a report when test analysis is completed and displays the report in your default Web browser (unless you cleared the View Report After Generating check box in the Reports panel before running the test). If you cleared this check box, or if you want to view a different test report, do the following:

1. Click the Reports > Browse button and locate and select the report file to view.

NOTE. If you did not save the test setup after running the test and you either closed the application or you ran another test, the report file was not saved.

2. At the bottom of the Reports panel, click View.

For information on changing the file type, file name, and other report options, see

Select report options.

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Report contents

A report shows specified test details, as defined in the Reports panel.

Setup configuration information

Setup configuration information is listed in the summary box at the top of the report. This information includes the oscilloscope model and serial number, probe model and serial number, and software versions. To exclude this information from the report, clear the Include setup configuration check box in the Reports panel before running the test.

Source

Sink

User comments

If you selected to include comments in the test report, any comments you added in the DUT tab of the Setup panel appear in the Comments section directly below the summary box.

Test results

This table lists the tests results. The contents of this table depend on the selections made in the Reports panel before running the test (Include pass/fail results summary, Include user comments, Include detailed results, Include setup configuration, and Include user comments).

If Include plots images is selected, then measurement waveform plots are shown below the test results table.

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See also.

View test results

View test-related files

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About the programmatic interface

The Programmatic interface allows you to seamlessly integrate the TekExpress test automation application with the high-level automation layer. This also allows you to control the state of the TekExpress application running on a local or a remote computer.

For simplifying the descriptions, the following terminologies are used in this section:

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TekExpress Client: A high-level automation application that communicates with TekExpress using TekExpress Programmatic Interface.

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TekExpress Server: The TekExpress application when being controlled by TekExpress Client.

TekExpress leverages .Net Marshalling to enable the Programmatic Interface for TekExpress Client. TekExpress provides a client library for TekExpress clients to use the programmatic interface. The TekExpress client library is inherited from .Net MarshalByRef class to provide the proxy object for the clients. The TekExpress client library maintains a reference to the TekExpress Server and this reference allows the client to control the server state.

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See also

Requirements for developing TekExpress client

Remote proxy object

Client proxy object

To enable remote access

To access and remotely control an instrument using the TekExpress programmatic interface, you need to change specific firewall settings as follows:

1. Access the Windows Control Panel and open the Windows Firewall tool

2. Click Advance Settings > Inbound Rules.

3. Scroll through the Inbound Rules list to see if the following items (or with a

(Start > Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Windows Firewall).

similar name) are shown:

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TekExpress HDM

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TekExpress

4. If both items are shown, you do not need to set up any rules. Exit the Windows Firewall tool.

5. If one or both are missing, use the following procedure to run the New Inbound Rule Wizard and add these executables to the rules to enable

remote access to the TekExpress application.

6. On the client side include Client application.exe through which TekExpress application is remotely controlled. For example if the application is controlled using python scripts then "ipy64.exe" should be included as part of Inbound rules.

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Run the New Inbound Rule

Wizard

1. Click on New Rule (in Actions column) to start the New Inbound Rule Wizard.

2. Verify that Program is selected in the Rule Type panel and click Next.

3. Click Browse in the Program panel and navigate to and select one of the

following TekExpress applications (depending on the one for which you need to create a rule):

4. TekExpress HDM.exe

5. TekExpress.exe

NOTE. See for the path to the application files.

6. Click Next.

7. Verify that Allow the connection is selected in the Action panel and click Next.

8. Verify that all fields are selected (Domain, Private, and Public) in the Profile panel and click Next.

9. Use the fields in the Name panel to enter a name and optional description for

the rule. For example, a name for the TekExpress HDM application could be TekExpress HDM Application. Add description text to further identify the rule.

10. Click Finish to return to the main Windows Firewall screen.

11. Scroll through the Inbound Rules list and verify that the list shows the rule

that you just entered.

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12. Repeat steps 1 through 11 to enter the other TekExpress executable if it is missing from the list. Enter TekExpress PI as the name.

13. Scroll through the Inbound Rules list and verify that the list shows the rule that you just entered.

14. Exit the Windows Firewall tool.

To use the remote access:

1. Obtain the IP address of the instrument on which you are running TekExpress HDM. For example, 134.64.235.198.

2. On the PC from which you are accessing the remote instrument, use the instrument IP address as part of the TekExpress HDM PI code to access that instrument. For example:

object obj = piClient.Connect(“134.64.235.198”,out clientid);

Requirements for developing TekExpress client

While developing the TekExpress Client, use the TekExpressClient.dll. The client can be a VB .Net, C# .Net, TestStand or Web application. The examples for interfaces in each of these applications are in the Samples folder.

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References required

TekExpressClient.dll has an internal reference to IRemoteInterface.dll.

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IRemoteInterface.dll provides the interfaces required to perform the remote automations. It is an interface that forms the communication line between the server and the client.

NOTE. The end-user client application does not need any reference to the above mentioned DLL files. It is essential to have these DLLs (IRemoteInterface.dll and TekDotNetLib.dll) in the same folder as that of TekExpressClient.dll.

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The following steps are used by the client to programmatically control the server using TekExpressClient.dll:

Develop a client UI to access the interfaces exposed through the server. This client loads TekExpressClient.dll to access the interfaces. After TekExpressClient.dll is loaded, the client UI can call the specific functions to run the operations requested by the client. When the client is up and running, it does the following to run a remote operation:

1. To connect to the server, the client provides the IP address of the PC where the server is running.

2. The client locks the server application to avoid conflict with any other Client that may try to control the server simultaneously. “Lock” would also disable all user controls on the server so that server state cannot be changed by manual operation.

TekExpress programmatic interface

If any other client tries to access a server that is locked, it will receive a notification that the server is locked by another client.

3. When the client has connected to and locked the server, the client can access any of the programmatic controls needed to run the remote automations.

4. After the client operations finish, the client unlocks the server.

See also

Remote proxy object

HDM application commands flow

The server exposes a remote object to let the remote client access and perform the server-side operations remotely. The proxy object is instantiated and exposed at the server-end through marshalling.

The following is an example:

RemotingConfiguration.RegisterWellKnownServiceType (typeof (TekExpressRemoteInterface), “TekExpress Remote interface”, WellKnownObjectMode.Singleton);

This object lets the remote client access the interfaces exposed at the server side. The client gets the reference to this object when the client gets connected to the server.

For example,

//Get a reference to the remote object

remoteObject = (IRemoteInterface)Activator.GetObject(typeof(IRemoteInterface), URL.ToString());

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Client proxy object

Client exposes a proxy object to receive certain information.

For example,

//Register the client proxy object

WellKnownServiceTypeEntry[] e = RemotingConfiguration.GetRegisteredWellKnownServiceTypes();

clientInterface = new ClientInterface();

RemotingConfiguration.RegisterWellKnownServiceType(typeof(ClientInterface) , “Remote Client Interface”, WellKnownObjectMode.Singleton);

//Expose the client proxy object through marshalling

RemotingServices.Marshal(clientInterface, "Remote Client Inteface");

The client proxy object is used for the following:

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To get the secondary dialog messages from the server.

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To get the file transfer commands from the server while transferring the report.

Examples

clientObject.clientIntf.DisplayDialog(caption, msg,iconType, btnType);

clientObject.clientIntf.TransferBytes(buffer, read, fileLength);

For more information, click the following links:

Secondary dialog message handling

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The secondary dialog messages from the Secondary Dialog library are redirected to the client-end when a client is performing the automations at the remote end.

In the secondary dialog library, the assembly that is calling for the dialog box to be displayed is checked and if a remote connection is detected, the messages are directed to the remote end.

File Transfer Events

When the client requests the transfer of the report, the server reads the report and transfers the file by calling the file transfer methods at the client-end.

Client programmatic interface overview

The following is an overview of the client programmatic interface:

Process flowchart

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Process overview:

1. Connect to a server or remote object using a programmatic interface.

2. Get the client ID that is created when connecting to the remote object. This

client ID is one of the required parameters to communicate with the server.

NOTE. The server identifies the client with this ID only and rejects any request if the ID is invalid.

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3. Lock the server for further operations. This disables the application interface.

NOTE. You can get values from the server or set values from the server to the client only if the application is locked.

4. Register for receiving notifications on status change events on the server. To register you need to give a handler as a parameter. For details, see Handler of

status change notification.

NOTE. Whenever there is a change in the status of the server, all the clients registered with the server receive a notification from the server.

5. Select the tests to run through the programmatic interface.

6. Set the necessary parameters for each test.

7. Run the tests.

8. Poll for the status of the application.

Handler of status change

notification

See also

NOTE. Skip this step if you are registered for the status change notification and the status is Ready.

9. After completing the tests, get the results.

10. Create a report or display the results and verify or process the results.

11. Unlock the server after completing all the tasks.

12. Disconnect from the remote object.

1. Get the status. If the status is Wait or Error, get the information that contains

the title, message description, and the expected responses for the status.

2. Perform the actions based on the status information.

3. Set the response as expected.

HDM application commands flow

Program remote access code example

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Program remote access code example

This code example shows how to communicate between a remote PC and TekExpress HDM.

Table 18: Remote access code example

Task Code

Start the application

Connect through an IP address. m_Client.Connect("localhost") 'True or False

clientID = m_Client.getClientID

Lock the server m_Client.LockServer(clientID)

Disable the Popups m_Client.SetVerboseMode(clientID, false)

Set the DUT ID m_Client.SetDutId(clientID, "DUT_Name")

Select a test For Source: SelectTest(clientId, device, Suite,

test name, true) m_Client.SelectTest(clientID, "HDM Physical Layer Solution", "Source", "HF1-2- TRISE, TFALL", true);

Run with set configurations m_Client.Run(clientID)

Wait for the test to complete. Do

Thread.Sleep(500) m_Client.Application_Status(clientID) Select Case status Case "Wait"

Get the current state information mClient.GetCurrentStateInfo(clientID,

WaitingMsbBxCaption, WaitingMsbBxMessage, WaitingMsbBxButtontexts)

Send the response mClient.SendResponse(clientID,

WaitingMsbBxCaption, WaitingMsbBxMessage, WaitingMsbBxResponse) End Select Loop Until status = "Ready"

Save results 'Save all results values from folder for current

run m_Client.TransferResult(clientID, logDirname)

Unlock the server m_Client.UnlockServer(clientID)

Disconnect from server m_Client.Disconnect()

Exit the application

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HDM application commands

HDM application

commands flow

Click a client action link to see the associated command name, description, parameters, return value, and an example.

Connect through an IP address

Lock the server

Disable the popups

Set or get the DUT ID

Set the configuration parameters for a suite or measurement

Query the configuration parameters for a suite or measurement

Select a test

Select a suite

Run with set configurations or stop the run operation

Handle error codes

Get or set the timeout value

Wait for the test to complete

After the test is complete

Connect through an IP

address

Save, recall, or query a saved session

Unlock the server

Disconnect from the server

Command name Parameters Description Return value Example

Connect() string ipAddress

out string clientID

This method connects the client to the server. Note The client provides the IP address to connect to the server. The server provides a unique client identification number when connected to it.

Return value is either True or False.

m_Client = new Client() //m_Client is a reference to the Client class in the Client DLL. returnval as boolean returnval = m_Client.Connect( ipaddress,m_client ID)

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string ipAddress

Name Type Direction Description

ipAddress string IN The ip address of the

server to which the client is trying to connect. This is required to establish the connection between the server and the client.

out string clientID

Name Type Direction Description

clientID string OUT Identifier of the client

that is connected to the server. clientID = unique number + ipaddress of the client. For example, 1065–192.157.98.70

NOTE. The server must be active and running for the client to connect to the server. Any number of clients can be connected to the server at a time

NOTE. The Fail condition for this command occurs in the following conditions:

If the server is LOCKED the command returns "Server is locked by another client".

If the session is UNLOCKED the command returns "Lock Session to execute the command".

If the server is NOTFOUND the command returns "Server not found...Disconnect!".

If none of these fail conditions occur the command returns "Failed...".

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Lock the server

Command name Parameters Description Return value Example

LockSession() string clientID This method locks

the server. Note The client must call this method before running any of the remote automations. The server can be locked by only one client.

String value that gives the status of the operation after it has been performed. The return value is "Session Locked...” on success.

m_Client = new Client() //m_Client is a reference to the Client class in the Client DLL. returnval as string returnval = m_Client.LockServ er(clientID)

out string clientID

Name Type Direction Description

clientID string OUT Identifier of the client

that is connected to the server. clientID = unique number + ipaddress of the client. For example, 1065–192.157.98.70

NOTE. When the client tries to lock a server that is locked by another client, the client gets a notification that the server is already locked and it must wait until the server is unlocked. If the client locks the server and is idle for a certain amount of time then the server is unlocked automatically from that client.

NOTE. The Fail condition for this command occurs in the following conditions:

If the server is LOCKED the command returns "Server is locked by another client".

If the session is UNLOCKED the command returns "Lock Session to execute the command".

If the server is NOTFOUND the command returns "Server not found...Disconnect!".

If none of these fail conditions occur the command returns "Failed...".

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Disable the popups

Use these commands to disable popup messages that require user intervention.

Command name Parameters Description Return value Example

SetVerboseMode() string clientID

bool -verbose

This method sets the verbose mode to either true or false. When the value is set to true, any message boxes that appear during the application will be routed to the client machine that is controlling TekExpress. When the value is set to false, all the message boxes are shown on the server machine.

String that gives the status of the operation after it has been performed. When Verbose mode is set to true, the return value is “Verbose mode turned on. All dialog boxes will be shown to client”. When Verbose mode is set to false, the return value is “Verbose mode turned off. All dialog boxes will be shown to server”.

m_Client = new Client() //m_Client is a reference to the Client class in the Client DLL. returnval as string

Verbose mode is turned on

return=m_Client.S etVerboseMode(cli entID, true)

Verbose mode is turned off

returnval=m_Clien t.SetVerboseMod e(clientID, false)

out string clientID

Name Type Direction Description

clientID string OUT Identifier of the client

that is connected to the server. clientID = unique number + ipaddress of the client. For example, 1065–192.157.98.70

bool-verbose

Name Type Direction Description

-verbose bool IN Specifies whether the verbose mode should be turned ON or OFF.

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NOTE. The Fail condition for this command occurs in the following conditions:

If the server is LOCKED the command returns "Server is locked by another client".

If the session is UNLOCKED the command returns "Lock Session to execute the command".

If the server is NOTFOUND the command returns "Server not found...Disconnect!".

If none of these fail conditions occur the command returns "Failed...".

Set or get the DUT ID

Command name Parameters Description Return value Example

SetDutId() string clientID

string dutName

GetDutId() string clientID

string dutId

This method changes the DUT ID of the setup. The client must provide a valid DUT ID.

This method gets the DUT ID of the current setup.

String that gives the status of the operation after it has been performed. Return value is “DUT Id Changed” on success .

String that gives the status of the operation after it has been performed.

m_Client = new Client() //m_Client is a reference to the Client class in the Client DLL. returnval as string return=m_Client.S etDutId(clientID,de siredDutId) Note

m_Client = new Client() //m_Client is a reference to the Client class in the Client DLL. returnval as string return=m_Client.G etDutid(clientID, out DutId)

out string clientID

Name Type Direction Description

clientID string OUT Identifier of the client

that is connected to the server. clientID = unique number + ipaddress of the client. For example, 1065–192.157.98.70

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string dutName

Name Type Direction Description

dutName string IN The new DUT ID of the

setup.

string dutId

Name Type Direction Description

dutId string OUT The DUT ID of the

setup.

The dutId parameter is set after the server processes the request.

NOTE. If the dutName parameter is null, the client is prompted to provide a valid DIT ID.

NOTE. The Fail condition for this command occurs in the following conditions:

If the server is LOCKED the command returns "Server is locked by another client".

If the session is UNLOCKED the command returns "Lock Session to execute the command".

If the server is NOTFOUND the command returns "Server not found...Disconnect!".

If none of these fail conditions occur the command returns "Failed...".

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Set the configuration

parameters for a suite or

measurement

Command name Parameters Description Return value Example

SetGeneralParam eter

SetAnalyzeParam eter()

SetAcquireParame ter()

string clientID string device string suite string test string parameterString

This method sets the general parameter values.

NOTE. Use this command to select a lane, channel, or source type.

This method sets the configuration parameters in the Analyze panel of the Configuration Panel dialog box for a suite or measurement.

This method sets the configuration parameters in the Acquire panel of the Configuration Panel dialog box for a suite or measurement.

String that gives the status of the operation after it has been performed. The return value is "" (an empty String) on success.

Sets the value for the general Parameter. mClient.SetGener alParameter(clientI D, "HDM Physical Layer Solution", "Source", "HF1-2TRISE, TFALL", "Voltage termination $Internal"

Sets the value for the Analyze Parameter. mClient.SetAnalyz eParameter(clientI D, "HDM Physical Layer Solution", "Source", "HF1-2TRISE, TFALL", "Signal Type $DATA" )

Sets the value for the Acquire Parameter. mClient.SetAcquir eParameter(clientI D, "HDM Physical Layer Solution", "Source", "HF1-2TRISE, TFALL", "Short Recordlength for VLow $Record Length (M)$4"

out string clientID

Name Type Direction Description

clientID string OUT Identifier of the client

that is connected to the server. clientID = unique number + ipaddress of the client. For example, 1065–192.157.98.70

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string device

Name Type Direction Description

device string IN Specifies the name of

the device. For example "HDM Physical Layer Solution"

string suite

Name Type Direction Description

suite string IN Specifies the name of

the suite. For Example "Source"; "Sink Electrical"; "Sink Protocol"

string test

Name Type Direction Description

test string IN Specifies the name of

the test to obtain the pass or fail status. Test Names for Source: "HF1-1- VL and VSwing"; "HF1-2TRISE, TFALL"; "HF1-3- Inter-Pair Skew"; "HF1-4- IntraPair Skew"; "HF1-5Differential Voltage"; "HF1-6- Clock Duty Cycle and Clock Rate"; "HF1-7- Clock Jitter"; "HF1-8- Data Eye Diagram"

string parameterString

Name Type Direction Description

parameterString string IN Selects or deselects a

test.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting help and support

Technical support

Overview and key specifications

Overview and key specifications

Supported tests- HDM Source

Supported tests- HDM Sink

Supported resolutions- HDM Source

Supported resolutions- HDM Sink

Operating basics

Equipment connection setup (HDM Source)

Equipment connection setup (HDM Sink for CTS 2.0)

Equipment connection setup (HDM Sink for CTS 1.4)

Application directories and usage

File name extensions

Getting started

Installing the software

Compatibility

Windows 7 user accounts

Install the software

Activate the license

Application basics

Run the application

Exit the application

Application controls and menus

Application controls

Options menu

Setup panel

Setup panel overview

Set DUT parameters

Select tests

Configure test parameters

Status panel overview

Results panel

Results panel overview

View test results

View test-related files

Reports panel

Reports panel overview

Select report options

View a report

Report contents

TekExpress programmatic interface

About the programmatic interface

To enable remote access

Requirements for developing TekExpress client

Remote proxy object

Client proxy object

Client programmatic interface overview

Program remote access code example

HDM application commands

Connect through an IP address

Lock the server

Disable the popups

Set or get the DUT ID