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Table of Contents
Getting help and support
Related documentation............................................................................................. 1
Conventions used in help .......................................................................................... 1
Technical support ................................................................................................... 2
Getting started
Installing the Thunderbolt software
Install the Thunderbolt software ................ ................................ ............................. 3
Activate the license ............................................................................................ 3
View software version and license information ................. .................................. ......... 4
Installing the TenLira software
Install the TenLira software and test scripts ..... ................................ ........................... 5
Introduction to the application
Thunderbolt key features...................................................................................... 6
Supported oscilloscopes....................................................................................... 6
Minimum system requirements ........... ................................ .................................. . 7
Application directories and files ............................................................................. 8
File name extensions .......................................................................................... 9
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Operating basics
Run the application ................................................................................................ 11
Exit the application ................................................................................................ 11
Application controls and menus
Application controls .......................................................................................... 12
Options menu
Options menu overview ........... ................................ ................................ ...... 13
Instrument control settings .... .... .... . .... .... .... .... .... . .... .... .... .... .... . ... . .... .... .... .... . .. 14
Email settings
Email Settings dialog box overview .. .... . ... . ... . .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . ... . .. 14
Configure email settings... .... .... .... .... .... .... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .... .... .... .... .... 15
Deskew........ .................................. ................................ .......................... 16
Application panels
Application panel overview ................................................................................. 18
Setup panel
Setup panel overview.................................................................................... 18
Set DUT parameters ..................................................................................... 18
Select tests ................................................................................................ 21
Set acquisition parameters source .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... . ... . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . 22
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Settestnotification preferences ............ ................................ ............................ 23
Configure test parameters
About configuring test parameters .... ................................ ............................ 24
Configure test parameters .................... ................................ ...................... 24
Common test parameters ........................................................................... 24
Status panel overview ........................................................................................ 26
Results panel
Results panel overview.................................................................................. 27
View test results.................................. ................................ ........................ 28
View test-related fi les.................................................................................... 29
Reports panel
Reports panel overview ................................................................................. 29
Select report options ..................................................................................... 30
View a report ........... .................................. ................................ ................ 32
Report contents........................................................................................... 33
Setting up and configuring tests
About setting up tests ........... .................................. ................................ ................ 35
Equipment connection setup ..................................................................................... 36
View connected instruments.......................... .................................. .......................... 38
Test setup overview . .................................. ................................ ............................ 39
Running tests
About running tests................................................................................................ 41
Before you click Start ............................................................................................. 41
Pre-run checklist........................... ................................ ................................ ........ 43
Saving and recalling test setups
Test setups overview .................... .................................. ................................ ........ 45
Save a test setup ................................................................................................... 45
Recall a saved test setup .......................................................................................... 46
Create a new test setup based on an existing one .............................................................. 46
TekExpress programmatic interface
About the programmatic interface ............................................................................... 47
Requirements for developing TekExpress client ............................................................... 48
Remote proxy object .................... ................................ ................................ .......... 49
Client proxy object .......................... ................................ ................................ ...... 49
Client programmatic interface overview........................................................................ 51
Program remote access code example............... .................................. .......................... 54
Thunderbolt application commands
Thunderbolt application commands flow .......................... ................................ ........ 56
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Connect through an IP address.......... ................................ .................................. .. 61
Lock the server................................................................................................ 62
Disable the po
Set or get the DUT ID.... ................................ ................................ .................... 64
Set the configuration parameters for a suite or measurement ............................................ 65
Query the configuration parameters for a suite or measurement ...... ................................ .. 67
Select a test .......... ................................ ................................ .......................... 68
Select a suite................................................................................................... 69
Select a ch
Configure the selected measurement ... .................................. ................................ .. 71
Run with set configurations or stop the run operation .............................. ...................... 72
Handle error codes............................................................................................ 73
Get or set the timeout value.................................................................................. 74
Wait for the test to complete................................................................................. 75
he test is complete..................................................................................... 77
After t
Save, recall, or query a saved session .. .................................. ................................ .. 80
Unlock the server ... ................................ ................................ .......................... 81
Disconnect from the server ........ ................................ ................................ .......... 81
pups........................................ .................................. .................. 63
annel ................... ................................ ................................ ............ 70
Thunderbolt tests
PHY 1
PHY 1.2 Fall Time measurement .. .................................. ................................ ............ 83
PHY 1.3 Intra Pair Skew test........... .................................. ................................ ........ 83
PHY 1.4 AC common mode voltage Peak to Peak .......... ................................ .................. 83
PHY 1.5 Eye Height measurement ........................ ................................ ...................... 83
PHY 1.6 Eye Width measurement ............... .................................. .............................. 84
PH
PHY 1.8 Total Jitter measurement............................................................................... 84
PHY 1.9 Unit Interval (min) measurement ..... ................................ ................................ 84
PHY 1.10 SSC Modulation Frequency measurement ......................................................... 84
.1 Rise Time measurement . ................................ ................................ .............. 83
Y 1.7 Max Differential Voltage measurement.. ................................ ............................ 84
Reference
Map the My TekExpress folder .................... .................................. ............................ 86
Measurement parameter descriptions.......................................... .................................. 86
Index
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Getting help and support Related documentation
Related documentation
The following manuals are available as part of the TekExpress Thunderbolt Automated Solution
documentation set.
Table 1: Product documentation
Item Purpose Location
Online Help
PDF of the Online Help
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See also
In-depth op
In-depth op
eration and UI help
eration and UI help
Applicatio
Applicatio
Downloadable file from w w w.tektronix.com
n Help menu
n Help menu
Technica
l Support
(see page 2)
Conventions used in help
Online Help uses the following conventions:
The term “DUT” is an abbreviation for Device Under Test.
The terms “click” and “select” are generic terms that mean to select an item in the application user
interface (UI). You can use a mouse or the touch screen to select UI items.
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Getting help and support Technical 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, o
When you contact Tektronix Technical Support, please include the following information (be as specificas
possible):
r the Web site. See Contacting Tektronix
General information
All instrument model numbers
for more information.
Hardware
Probes used
Yo ur name, company, mailing address, phone number, FAX number
Please indicate if you would like to be contacted by Tektronix about your suggestion or comments.
options, if any
Application specific information
Software version number
Description of the problem such that technical support can duplicate the problem
If possible, save the setup files for all the instruments used and the application.
If possible, save the TekExpress setup files, log.xml, *.TekX (session files and folders), and status
messages text file.
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Getting started Install the Thunderbolt software
Install the Thunderbolt software
The TekExpress Thunderbolt web installer page provides a link to the software package Tbolt WebInstaller
1.0.0.0.exe used to install the application on a supported oscilloscope. For a list of compatible instruments,
see Supported oscilloscopes and probes
To download and install the files:
1. Close the TekScope application.
2. Go to the www.tek.com Web site and search for Thunderbolt to locate the installation file. Download
the file
3. If you downloaded the file to a PC, copy the file to the oscilloscope.
Tbolt WebInstaller 1.0.0.0.exe.
(see page 6).
4. Double-c
After extraction, the installer launches and the software automatically installs in the following location:
5. To run the application, open the TekScope application and select Analyze > TekExpress Thunderbolt.
lso
See a
Minimum system requirements (see page 7)
Supported oscilloscopes and probes (see page 6)
lick the executable file to extract the installation files.
Windows 7 location: C:\Program Files (x86)\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress
Thunderbolt
Windows XP location: C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress
Thunderbolt
Activate the license
Activate the license using the Option Installation wizard on the oscilloscope. The oscilloscope Online Help
has instructions for using the Options Installation window to activate licenses for installed applications.
Follow these steps to activate the TekExpress Thunderbolt license:
1. From the oscilloscope menu, click Utilities > Option Installation. The TekScope Option Installation
wizard opens.
2. 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.
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Getting started View software version and license information
See also
View software version and license information (see page 4)
View software version and license information
The following instructions show how to view version and license information for the application and
associated modules such as the Programmatic Interface and the Programmatic Interface Client.
To view version information:
1. From the Options menu, select About TekExpress.
2. Click the
the dialog box when finished.
ew license information:
To vi
1. In the TekScope application, select Help > About TekScope.
View Version Details link to check the version numbers of the installed test suites. Close
The Options section in the dialog box displays a list of installed options, including Thunderbolt:
Transmitter solution.
2. Look in the Option Installation Key section for option key information.
ee also
S
Activate the license (see page 3)
Options menu (see page 13)
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Getting started Install the TenLira software and test scripts
Install the TenLira software and test scripts
TenLira is a software utility (provided by the Intel corporation) used to control the DUT. The electrical
test scripts are used to control the Device DUT.
NOTE. Obtain
Business Link (IBL) portal to download the necessary files.
ing the TenLira software and compliance scripts requires that you have access to the Intel
TenLira software
1. Download the latest TenLira folder from the IBL library. Save the folder to your C: drive.
2. In the TenLira folder, open the SETUP_CTS_EDITION folder.
3. Double cl
4. Click NEXT and Close as needed.
5. When the window closes, go to the CMD window and follow the instructions until the installation is
complete.
6. Upon completion, the oscilloscope automatically restarts. (Restart manually if necessary.)
Thund
1. Download the latest Thunderbolt Electrical Compliance Scripts from the IBL library.
2. Navigate to the TenLira program folder.
erbolt electrical compliance scripts
ick TenLiraSetup_x86 bat file to start the installation.
Windows 7: C:\Program Files x86\Intel Corporation\TenLira
Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Intel Corporation\TenLira
3. Create a folder named “TBT Electrical”.
ace the T hunderbolt Electrical Compliance Scripts in the TBT Electrical folder.
4. Pl
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Getting started Thunderbolt k ey features
The Thunderbolt application uses the following executables to control the Device DUT when using
the Custom mode.
CIO_Host_TX_PRBS9.exe
CIO_Host_TX_PRBS31.exe
CIO_Host_TX_SQ6.exe
Thunderbol
Welc ome to
ThunderboltTX provides an automated, simple, and efficient way to test Thunderbolt Transmitter interfaces
and devices consistent to the requirements of the Thunderbolt Base Specification v0.6.
Thunderbolt is based on TekExpress version 2, the Tektronix Test Automation Framework developed to
support your current and future test automation needs. TekExpress uses a highly modular architecture that
lets you quickly deploy automated test solutions for various standards.
Key Thunderbolt transmitter testing features include:
t key features
the TekExpress
Automated testing reduces the complexity of executing transmitter tests and enables you to test
devices faster
Seamless debug allows pause on each test in automation, and switch to DPOJET analysis tool for
detailed debug
®
Thunderbolt Transmitter Automated Solution application (Option TBT-TX).
Supported oscilloscopes
The TekExpress Thunderbolt application runs on the following Tektronix oscilloscopes:
O/DSA/MSO71604/B/C
DP
DPO/DSA/MSO72004/B/C
DPO/DSA72504D
DPO/DSA73304D
See also
Minimum system requirements (see page 7)
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Getting started Minimum system requirements
Minimum system requirements
The following table shows the minimum system requirements for an oscilloscope to run TekExpress.
Table 2: System requirements
Oscilloscope Supported oscilloscopes (see page 6)
Processor
Operating System Same as the oscilloscope:
Memory
Hard Disk
Display
Firmware
Software
Same as the oscilloscope
Windows XP (32-bit) SP2 and higher
Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
Same as the oscilloscope
Same as the oscilloscope
Same as the oscilloscope
1
TekScope v5.3.4.25 (Windows XP),
TekScope v6.2.0.26 and above (Windows 7)
National Instruments LabVIEW Runtime 9.0.1 or later
National Instruments TestStand engine 4.2.1
Matlab Runtime engine v7.6 (Windows XP),
Matlab Runtime engine v7.14 (Windows 7)
Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework
Microsoft Excel 2002 or above
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or later
Adobe Reader 7.0 or equivalent software for viewing portable document
format (PDF) files
DPOJET
v3.5.1.4 and above
Other Devices Matched pair of SMA cables, one-set minimum for single lane
Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device
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1
If TekExpress is running on an instrument having a video resolution lower than 8 00x600 (for example, sampling oscilloscope), it is recommended
at you connect a secondary monitor. The secondary monitor must be configured and active before launching the application.
th
2
If TekExpress is installed on a Tektronix oscilloscope, TekExpress uses a virtual GPIB port to communicate with oscilloscope applications. If external
GPIB communication devices such as USB-GPIB-HS or equivalent are used for instrument connectivity, make sure that the Talker Listener utility is
enabled in the DPO/DSA/MSO oscilloscope GPIB menu. For ease of use, connect to an external (secondary) monitor.
See also
Supported oscilloscopes (see page 6)
Equipment connection setup (see page 36)
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Getting started Application directories and files
Application directories and files
The application directory and associated files are organized as follows:
The following table lists the default directory names and their usage:
Table 3: Application directories
Directory names Contains
InstallDir\TekExpress\TekExpress Thunderbolt Application and associated files
TekExpress Thunderbolt\ACP Instrument and Thunderbolt application-specific interface libraries
TekExpress Thunderbolt\B in
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Compliance Suites Compliance-specific files
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Data Manager Result management-specific libraries of the Thunderbolt application
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Data Storage Libraries needed for storing data
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Examples Various support files
TekExpress Thunderbolt\ICP Instrument and Thunderbolt application-specific interface libraries
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Lib Contains utility files specific to the Thunderbolt application
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Report Generator Excel Active X interface Library for Report Generation
TekExpress Thunderbolt\SCP Instrument and Thunderbolt application-specific interface libraries
TekExpress Thunderbolt\Tools Instrument and Thunderbolt application-specific files
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Miscellaneous Thunderbolt application libraries
See also
View test-related files (see page 29)
File name extensions (see page 9)
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Getting started File name extensions
File name extensions
The Thunderbolt application uses the following file name extensions:
File name extension Description
.TekX
.seq
.xml
.wfm Test waveform files
.mht
.xls
.csv
.html
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See also
Saved session files. The extensions may not be displayed.
Test sequence files
Encrypted XML files that contain test-specificconfiguration information
Note that the log file extension is also xml
Test result reports (default format).
Select r
eport options
(see page 30)
View test-related files (see page 29)
Application directories and files (see page 8)
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Getting started File name extensions
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Operating basics Run the application
Run the application
To run the Thunderbolt application, do either of the following:
Select Analyze > TekExpress Thunderbolt from the TekScope menu.
Double-click any saved Thunderbolt session file.
When you open the application after installation, the application checks for a file called
located in the My TekExpress folder. If this file is not found, instrument discovery is performed before
launching Thunderbolt. The
available on your network.
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.
See also
Activa
te the license
(see page 3)
Exit the application
Use the following method to exit the application:
. Using other methods to exit the application results in abnormal termination of the application.
NOTE
Resources.xml
Resources.xml file contains information regarding instruments that are
1. Click on the application title bar.
2. Do one of the following:
you have an unsaved session or test setup open, you are asked to save it before exiting. To save
If
it, click Yes. Otherwise click No. The application closes.
message box appears asking if you really want to exit TekExpress. To exit, click Ye s .
A
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Operating basics Application controls
Application controls
Table 4: Application control descriptions
Item Description
Options menu (see page 13) Opens the Options menu for access to global controls
Panels (see page 18) 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 accumulation. If prior
acquired measurements have not been cleared, the new measurements
are added to the existing set.
Stop button
Stops (aborts) the current measurement acquisition.
Pause \ Continue button
Clear button
r Log
Clea
Save
lication window move icon
App
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Use the
a test is paused, the button name changes to Continue.
Clears all existing measurement results. Adding or deleting a measurement,
or cha
clears measurements. This prevents t he accumulation of measurement
statistics or sets of statistics that are not coherent. This button is available
only o
This button is available only on the Status panel (see page 26).
This button is available only on the Status panel (see page 26).
Pl
application window. When the cursor changes to a hand, drag the window
to the desired location.
Pause button to temporarily interrupt the current acquisition. When
nging a configuration parameter of an existing measurement, also
ntheResults panel
ace the cursor over the three-dot pattern in the upper left corner of the
(see page 27).
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Operating basics Options menu overview
Options menu overview
The Options menu is located in the upper right corner of the application.
The Options menu
Menu Function
Default Test Setup Opens an untitle d 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 (see page 14) Shows the list of instruments connected to the test setup and allows
Keep On Top Keeps the TekExpress Thunderbolt utility on top of other open
Email settings dialog box (see page 14) Use to configure email options for test run and results notifications
Deskew (see page 16)
Help Displays TekExpress Help
About TekExpress
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(see page 13) has the following selections:
you to locate and refresh connections to connected instruments
windows on the desktop
Loads oscilloscope channel deskew settings into the application.
Displays application details such as software name, version
number, and copyright
Provides access to software version and license information
(see page 4) for your Thunderbolt installation
Provides a link to the Tektronix Web site
Options menu
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Operating basics Instrument control settings
See also
Application controls (see page 12)
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
(see page 24) for details.
See also
View connected instruments (see page 38)
Options menu overview (see page 13)
Email Settings dialog box overview
Use the Email Settings dialog box to enable Thunderbolt 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), t he 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.
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Operating basics Configure email settings
See also
Configure email settings (see page 15)
Options menu (see page 13)
Select t
est notification preferences
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.
(see page 23)
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Operating basics Deskew
5. In the Email Attachments section, select from the following options:
Reports: Attach the test report to the notification email.
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:
Select the message file format to send: HTML (the default) or plain text.
7. Select th
8. To test y
9. To apply your settings, click Apply.
10. Click Close when finished.
Deskew
The Deskew utility reads the instrument configuration and channel deskew settings from the connected
oscilloscope and stores them in a file. When you run a test (click the Start button), Thunderbolt resets
the oscilloscope to the factory default settings, loads the instrument configuration and channel d eskew
set
instrument is set to a known state before each test run.
Enter a maxi
attachments larger than this limit will not be sent. The default is 5 MB.
Enter the n
system makes to send a notification. The default is 1. You can also specify a timeout period.
e Email Test Results When complete or on error check box. Use this check box to quickly
enable or disable email notifications.
our email settings, click Test E m ail.
tings with the saved values, and then starts running the test session. This is to make sure that the
mum file size for the email message (message plus attachment files). Messages with
umber in the Number of Attempts to Send field, to limit the number of attempts that the
NOTE. Make sure that you run the Thunderbolt Deskew utility after you have finalized the DUT setup,
oscilloscope settings, and channel deskew values, and before you run compliance tests with that test
configuration. See your oscilloscope user documentation or online help for information on channel
deskew procedures.
NOTE. You will need to run the Deskew utility whenever you change the oscilloscope settings or channel
deskew values for a test setup.
NOTE. Thunderbolt does not verify that the saved oscilloscope settings and d eskew values are applicable
to the current instrument attached to the application.
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Operating basics Deskew
1. In the TekExpress Thunderbolt application, select Options > Deskew.
2. Select the level sensitive deskew setting:
Less than 100 mV Vertical Scale: Select this if the oscilloscope vertical setting is less than
100 mV/division for the signal you are measuring.
100 mV or greater Vertical Scale: Select this if the oscilloscope vertical setting is greater than
100 mV/division for the signal you are measuring.
3. Click Read Deskew/Attn. The utility stores the instrument settings and deskew settings as follows:
<100 mV: C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress \TekExpress Thunderbolt\ICP\Deskew-
Attenuation.txt
≥100 mV: C:\Program Files\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress Thunderbolt\ICP\Deskew-
Attenuation-GE100mV.txt
4. When the status in the dialog box indicates the deskew is finished, click Close.
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Operating basics Application panel overview
Application panel overview
Panels group related configuration, test and results settings.
The TekExpress Thunderbolt panels are:
Table 5: Application panels
Panel name Description
Setup
(see page 18)
Status
(see page 26)
Results
(see page 27)
Reports
(see page 29)
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See also
Set the DUT, test, acquisition, and report parameters.
View the progress and analysis status of the selected tests, and view test logs.
View a summary of test results and select results viewing pref
Browse for reports, save reports as specific file types, specif
report content to include (such as summary information, detailed information, user comments,
setup configuration, application configuration), and select report viewing options.
erences.
y report naming conventions, select
Application controls (see page 12)
About setting up tests (see page 35).
Setup panel overview
The Setup panel contains sequentially ordered tabs that help guide you through a typical test setup process.
Set the DUT parameters
Select test(s)
(see page 21).
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.
Set DUT parameters
(see page 18).
(see page 22).
(see page 24).
(see page 23).
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.
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Operating basics Set DUT parameters
1. Click Setup > DUT.
2. (Optional) Enter the ID for the device. The default value is DUT001. The DUT ID parameter is
addedtoreports.
3. (Optional) To
add comments to the test report, click the note pad icon (
)totherightoftheDUTID
field. Enter comment text up to 256 characters. To enable or disable displaying comments in the test
report, see Select report options
(see page 30).
4. Select from the following parameters. Settings that do not apply to compliance testing cannot be
changed and are grayed out.
Table 6: DUT tab settings
Setting Description
Acquire live waveforms Acquire active signals from the oscilloscope for testing.
Use pre-recorded
waveform files
View
Device Device
Version
Data Rates
Patterns
Number of Lanes to Test Select the desired number of test lanes to use for this test session. The lanes shown here
Run tests on a saved run session file. Select a run session file from the list.
Determines where to access the test configuration settings:
Compliance:Viewconfiguration settings by clicking Setup > Test Selection >
Configure
Advanced: Enables the Setup > Configuration tabinwhichtoviewconfiguration
settings.
Host
Select the Thunderbolt testing specification version to use for testing. The latest version
is the default.
Select the data rates to include in the tests.
10G is the only s election available at this time.
All patterns are selected by default. To exclude a pattern from a test, clear the check boxes.
determines the number of test lanes you can select.
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Operating basics Set DUT parameters
Table 6: DUT tab settings (cont.)
Setting Description
Selected Test Lanes
SETUP
Displays the test lanes selected for the test session.
Click Setup to change lanes selected for testing.
a. In the Test Lane Setup dialog box, select the desired number of
lanes from the Link Width drop-down list.
b. To select the lanes to use, click the corresponding lane buttons:
To select both lanes at once, click Select All. If you select this,
select 2Lanesfrom the Number of Lanes to Test drop-down
list.
To deselect all selected lanes, click Deselect All.
If you select 1 Lane, select the Lane0 button.
If you select 2 Lanes, select Lane0 and Lane1.
c. Click OK.
Your selections display in the Link Width s ection of the DUT tab.
DUT Automation
The DUT Autom ation field displays the type of DUT control currently in use. DUT controls
are detected by through the Instrument Control Settings feature.
Manual: This option is displayed if your setup does not have the capability to control the
DUT automatically. You will be prompted to configure the DUT manually during the test.
You can change this to Custom if needed.
Custom: Select this option if you are using the TenLira custom utility to manage the D UT.
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See also
About setting up tests (see page 35)
nLira software installation
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(see page 5)
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Operating basics Select tests
Select tests
Use the Test Selection tab to select the tests to run on the connected DUT.
1. Click Setup > Test Selection.
2. Select the test(s) to run:
Click one or more check boxes adjacent to each test.
Click Desel
Click Select Required to select all tests that are required for compliance.
Click Select All to select all tests.
3. Configure the test(s):
Click Configure to open the configuration settings for a selected test.
NOTE. The Configure button is not displayed if the View in the DUT tab is set to Advanced.
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.
ect All to deselect all tests. All tests are selected by default.
See also
About setting up tests (see page 35)
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Operating basics Set acquisition parameters source
Set acquisition parameters source
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. Click the Lane 0 (+) and Lane 0 (-) fields to select the oscilloscope channels to use for those lanes.
3. ClickontheView Probes button to view the probe configuration of each oscilloscope channel.
4. Select an Acquisition and Save Options to determine the order in which waveforms are acquired and
analyzed.
Select Save All Waveforms Before Analysis to save all acquired waveforms before analysis
begins.
Select Analyze Immediately - No Waveform Saved to perform an analysis without saving
the waveform.
Select Save and Analyze Acquisition in Sequence to determine the order of acquisition and
analysis during the test execution.
5. Select Show Acquire Parameters to show the acquisition parameters in the test list.
6. Selec
7. Sele
t Acquire Step By Step to have the software prompt you to continue after each phase of the
test completes.
ct a Signal Validation parameter:
Select Prompt me if signal fails to open a dialog box when the application fails to acquire a valid
nal after a specified number of retries (as set in the Configuration tab or fields). Select one of
sig
the three options in the dialog box:
Acquire: The application attempts to re-acquire the signal.
Re-
Use Anyway: Use the acquired signal for all applicable tests.
Skip Test: Skip (ignore) any test(s) that depend on this acquisition. Skipped tests are listed in
the status panel and in the report.
Select Use signal as is - Don’t Check to skip signal validation and use the signal as-is for testing.
The test results may not be as expected.
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