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Tektronix TekExpress USB 3.0 User manual

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TekExpress®USB
ZZZ
USB 3.0 Automated Test Solution Software
Printable Application Help
*P077085300*
TekExpress®USB USB 3.0 Automated Test Solution Software
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Printable Application Help
www.tektronix.com
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Tektronix products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Specifications and price change privileges reserved.
TEKTRONIX and TEK are registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc.
TekExpress is a registered trademark of Tektronix, Inc.
TriMode is a trademark of Tektronix, Inc.
TekExpress USB 3.0 Application Help, 076-0321-00.
Contacting Tektronix
Tektronix, Inc. 14150 SW P.O . B o x 5 0 0 Beaverton, OR 97077 USA
For product information, sales, service, and technical support:
In Nor Worldwide, visit www.tektronix.com to find contacts in your area.
Karl Braun Drive
th America, call 1-800-833-9200.
Table of Contents
Getting help and support
Related documentation............................................................................................. 1
Conventions used in help .......................................................................................... 1
Technical support ................................................................................................... 2
Getting started
Installing the software
Minimum system requirements . ................................ ................................ ............. 3
Windows 7 user account settings.......... .................................. ................................ . 4
Supported instruments......................................................................................... 5
Install the software........ .................................. ................................ ................... 6
Verify application installation ......................... ................................ ....................... 7
Activate the license............................................................................................ 7
View software version and license information . ................................ ........................... 8
Required \My TekExpress folder settings .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... . .... ..... ... . . 9
Map the My TekExpress folder to drive X ................................................................. 10
Set the \My TekExpress folder permissions ............................................................... 11
Application directories and their contents ................................................................. 12
File name extensions ......................................................................................... 13
Where test files are stored.................................. ................................ .................. 14
TekExpress
®
USB key features ........................ ................................ .......................... 15
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Operating basics
Run the application ................................................................................................ 17
Exit the application ................................................................................................ 18
Application controls and menus
Global application controls
Application controls ..... ................................ ................................ ................ 18
Options menu
Options menu overview ............................................................................ 19
TekExpress instrument control settings
Instrument control settings .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... . .... . .... ..... ..... ..... ... . . .... . .... . 20
View connected instruments ....................................................................... 21
Email settings
Email settings.......................... ................................ .............................. 23
Configure email settings... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... ... . . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... .... . . 23
Application test panels
Application panels overview............................................................................ 26
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Setup tabs
Setup control overview ............................................................................. 27
Set DUT parameters .................... .................................. .......................... 27
Select tests ................. ................................ ................................ .......... 28
Acquisitions tab
Set acquisition parameters ......................................................................... 30
Running tests on prerecorded (saved) waveforms............................................... 31
Configure test parameters
Configuration tab parameters ...... ................................ ................................ 32
Configuration tab: Global Settings parameters ... . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . ... 33
Configuration tab: Measurements ................................................................. 35
Preferences tab ........................................................................................... 36
Status panel overview ................... ................................ ................................ 37
Results panel
Results panel overview ....... .................................. ................................ .... 38
Preferences menu ....................... .................................. .......................... 39
View test-related fi les ............................. ................................ .................. 40
Reports panel
Reports panel overview............................................................................. 40
Select report options .. ................................ .................................. ............ 41
View a report ........................................................................................ 43
Report contents .............................. ................................ ........................ 44
Running tests
Test proc ess flow................................................................................................... 45
Deskew real-time oscilloscopes... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... ... . . .... . .... ..... ... . . .... ..... ... 45
Instrument and DUT connection setup.. ................................ ................................ ........ 47
Running tests....................................................................................................... 47
Prerun checklist.................................................................................................... 48
Saving and recalling test setup files
Test setup files overview.......................................................................................... 49
Save a test setup fi le............................................................................................... 49
Open (load) a saved test setup file ............................................................................... 50
Create a new test setup file based on an existing one.................. ................................ ........ 50
TekExpress programmatic interface
About the programmatic interface ............................................................................... 51
To enable remote access .......................................................................................... 51
Requirements for developing TekExpress client ............................................................... 54
Remote proxy object .................... ................................ ................................ .......... 55
Client proxy object .......................... ................................ ................................ ...... 55
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Client programmatic interface example. .................................. ................................ ...... 57
Program remote access code example........................................................................... 60
USB-TX programmer interface commands
Command list
ApplicationStatus() ...................................................................................... 61
ChangeDutId() ............................... ................................ ............................ 62
CheckSessionSaved()............................ ................................ ........................ 64
Connect() ......................... .................................. ................................ ...... 64
Disconnect() ............ .................................. ................................ ................ 67
GetCurrentStateInfo() ....... ................................ ................................ ............ 68
GetDutId() ............................ .................................. ................................ .. 70
GetPassFailStatus() ...................................................................................... 71
GetReportParameter() ................................................................................... 71
GetResultsValue()........................................................................................ 73
GetTimeOut()............................................................................................. 74
LockSession() ............................................................................................ 75
QueryStatus()................... ................................ .................................. ........ 76
RecallSession()..... .................................. ................................ .................... 77
Run() ...................................................................................................... 78
SaveSession()............................................................................................. 79
SaveSessionAs() ......................................................................................... 80
SendResponse() ...... ................................ .................................. .................. 81
SelectDevice().......... ................................ .................................. ................ 82
SelectSuite() .......... .................................. ................................ .................. 83
SelectTest() ............................................................................................... 84
SetDutId()................................................................................................. 85
The SetGeneralParameter command
SetGeneralParameter().............. ................................ ................................ 85
paramString values for SetGeneralParameter command
Select test p
Select test method................................................................................... 87
Set SSC mode ....................................................................................... 88
Set de-embed filter mode........................................................................... 88
Select de-embed filter file ...... ................................ ................................ .... 89
Set embed filter mode............................................................................... 90
Select embed filter file ............................ ................................ .................. 91
Set CTLE filter mode ............. ................................ ................................ .. 92
Select CTLE filter file ...... ................................ .................................. ...... 92
Set probing configuration .......................................................................... 93
Set b andwidth for LFPS acquisition .. ..... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .. 93
Set CM Measurement TriMode™ Probe mode .................................................. 94
Set Auto Recovery mode........................................................................... 94
oint.......................... .................................. .......................... 87
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Set verify toggle mode.............................................................................. 95
Set record length .................................................................................... 95
Set LFPS trigger lower limit . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... ..... .... 96
Set LFPS trigger upper limit . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... ..... .... 96
Set LFPS trigger level ... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ... 97
Set LFPS mid edge reference level.. .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . .... . .... 97
Set hysteresis level .......................... .................................. ...................... 98
Set AFG number of cycles ......................................................................... 98
Set AFG frequency...... ................................ .................................. .......... 99
Set AFG voltage level high ........................................................................ 99
Set AFG voltage level low ....................................................................... 100
Set signal pattern validation mode .............................................................. 100
SetTimeOut() ........................................................................................... 101
setVerboseMode().................. .................................. ................................ .. 102
Status() ........ ................................ .................................. ........................ 103
Stop() ............................ ................................ ................................ ........ 104
TransferImages() ....................................................................................... 105
TransferReport() ........................... .................................. .......................... 106
UnlockSession()........................................................................................ 107
Select panel parameters ....... ................................ .................................. ...... 108
Reference
Handle error codes......................................... ................................ ...................... 111
Limits Editor: compare string definitions... .... . .... . .... . .... . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... . .... ..... ..... .... . ... 111
De-Embedding and channel embedding information
De-Embedding and channel embedding overview.............................. ........................ 112
Host filter information.......................... ................................ ............................ 113
Device filter information........................... .................................. ...................... 116
DUT/Filter combinations . ..... .... . .... . .... ... . . .... . .... ..... ... . . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... ... . . .... . 118
Creating filter files with SDLA
SDLA filter creation requirements ........................................................................ 118
Setting up SDLA to generate USB Tx filters .. .................................. ........................ 119
To create a CTLE filter using SDLA .. ................................ ................................ ........ 120
To create a device back panel filter using SDLA............................................................. 121
To create a host filter using SDLA............................................................................. 123
Signal validation
LFPS pattern type validation . .... . .... ... . . .... . .... .... . .... . .... .... . .... . .... .... . .... . .... .... . .... . .. 124
CP0 pattern type validation................................................................................ 125
CP1 pattern type validation................................................................................ 125
CP0 CP1 CP7 toggle mechanisms
Oscilloscope-based toggle .... . .... ... . . .... . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... . .... ..... .... . .... . .... . .... ..... 126
AWG-based toggle.......................................... .................................. .............. 127
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Table of Contents
AFG-based toggle .......................................................................................... 128
Manual toggle............. ................................ ................................ .................. 130
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Getting help and support Related documentation

Related documentation

The following manuals are available as part of the TekExpress®USB 3 .0 Automated Test and Compliance Solution documentation set.
Table 1: Product documentation
Item Purpose Location
Help Applicatio
Interface help
PDF of the help Printable version of the compiled help
DPOJET SuperSpeed (USB
3.0) Setup Library Methods of Impleme Debug and Characterization.
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ntation (MOI) for Verification,
Detailed information on test setup and execution
See also
n operation and User
PDF file that ships with USB-TX software distribution (USB-TX- Software-Printable-Help-EN-US.pdf).
PDF file that ships with USB-T X software distribution
Automated-Test-Solution-
Techni
cal 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 term “select” is a generic term that applies to the two methods of choosing a screen item (button, control, list item): using a mouse or using the touch screen.
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Getting help and support Technical support
Table 2: Icon descriptions
Icon Meaning
This icon identifies important information.
This icon identifies conditions or practices that could result in loss of data.
This icon identifies additional information that will help you use the application more efficiently.
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Technical support

Tektronix values your feedback on our products. To help us serve you better, please send us your suggesti telephone, or the Web site. See Contacting Tektronix
ons, ideas, or comments on your application or oscilloscope. Contact Tektronix through mail,
for more information.
When you c
ontact Tektronix Technical Support, please include the following information (be as specificas
possible):
General information
All instrument model numbers
Hardware options, if any
sused
Probe
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.
lication specific information
App
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
If possible, save the waveform on which you are performing the measurement as a .wfm file
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Getting started Minimum system requirements

Minimum system requirements

The following table shows the minimum system requirements needed for an oscilloscope to run TekExpress USB.
Table 3: Syst
Oscilloscope See Supported instruments (see page 5)
Processor Operating System Same as the oscilloscope:
Memory
Hard Disk
Display
Firmware
em requirements
Same as the oscilloscope
Windows 7 (64-bit only) SP1 Windows 7 user account settings (see page 4) Same as the oscilloscope Same as the oscilloscope Super VGA resolution or higher video adapter (800 x 600 minimum video resolution
for small fonts or 1024 x 768 minimum video resolution for large fonts). The
ation is best viewed at 96 dpi display settings
applic
pe 6.7.4.3 and later (for Windows 7)
TekS co
1
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Getting started Windows 7 user account settings
Table 3: System requirements (cont.)
Software TekExpress Framework (version 3.0.x or later) installed.
Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework
SigTest 3.2.x or later installed.
DPOJET Jitter and Eye Analysis Tool (version 6.0.x or later) with Advanced Jitter
and Eye analysis (DJA option) installed.
(Optional- required for USB3 testing) SuperSpeed USB DPOJET Module
(DPOJET option USB3)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 SP1 or later, or other Web browser for viewing
reports.
Adobe Reader software 7.0 or later for viewing portable document format (PDF)
files.
(Optional) Serial Data Link Analysis (SDLA) software for Channel De-Embed,
for custom filter development.
Other Devices Microsoft compatible mouse or compatible pointing device.
Two USB ports (four USB ports recommended).
PCI-GPIB or equivalent interface for instrument connectivity2.
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1
If TekExpress is running on an instrument that has a video resolution less than 800x600, connect and configure a second monitor to the instrument.
2
Express is installed on a Tektronix oscilloscope, TekExpress cannot use the virtual GPIB port to communicate with oscilloscope applications.
If Tek If using external devices for instrument connectivity (such as USB-GPIB adapters or equivalent), enable the Talker Listener utility in the GPIB menu of the Tektronix MSO/DPO/DSA oscilloscope.

Windows 7 user account settings

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.
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Getting started Supported instruments
See also
Support
ed oscilloscopes
(see page 5)

Supported instruments

Table 4: Required equipment
Resource Model supported
time oscilloscope
Real-
Probes
Host test fixtures TF-USB3-A-P (for best signal quality)
Compliance testing: Tektronix MSO/DPO/DSA71000 Series oscilloscopes with a bandwidth of 12 GHz or greater
ative measurements: MSO/DPO/DSA70804 Series oscilloscopes
Norm
CS-SMA cables
Two T P7313SMA differential probe P7500 differential probe
r more mechanical flexibility use TF-USB-B-R (with included 13 cm USB
Fo
3.0 Cable - Part number 174-5772-00). For precision De-embed of TF-USB3-A plug fixture, order TF-USB3-AB-KIT
ncludes Cal Kit).
(i TF-USB3-KIT (includes short USB 3.0 cable) USB-IF fixtures
1
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Getting started Install the software
Table 4: Required e quipment (cont.)
Resource Model sup po rted
Device test fixtures TF-USB3-A-R (includes short USB 3.0 Cable)
USB-IF fixtures
Tektronix AWG/AFG instruments Tektronix AWG7102, AWG7122 Series with options 6,8
Tektronix AWG5014B, AWG5014C Tektronix AFG3252, AFG3252C, AFG3251, AFG3251C, AFG3102,
AFG3102C, AFG3101, AFG3101C
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1
Available through USB-IF.
1
See also
Minimum system requirements (see page 3)

Install the software

Use the following steps to obtain the latest USB-TX software from the Tektronix Web site and install on any compatible instrument running Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit). See Minimum System Requirements
(see page 3) for details.
1. Close all applications (including the TekScope application).
2. Go to the www.tek.com Web site and locate the Downloads fields.
3. Ente
r tekexpress usb in the Model or Keyword field, select Software from the Select Download
Type list, and click GO.
4. Sel
ect the latest version of software. Follow instructions to download the software file.
5. Copy or download the USB-TX installer executable file to the oscilloscope.
6. Double-click the installer .exe file to extract the installation files and launch the InstallShield Wizard.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Software is installed at
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress USB
7. Verify application installation (see page 7)
See also
Minimum system requirements (see page 3) Supported instruments (see page 5) Required \My TekExpress folder settings (see page 9)
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Getting started Verify application installation

Verify application installation

To verify the installation was successful:
1. Open the TekScope application.
2. Click the Analyze menu.
3. Verify that Te kExp ress USB is listed in the Analyze menu.
4. Click Te kEx
successfully.
press USB to open the USB-TX application. Verify that the application opens
See also
Activate the license (see page 7) Required \My TekExpress folder settings (see page 9)

Activate the license

Activate the license using the Option Installation wizard in the TekScope application:
1. In the TekScope application menu bar, click Utilities > Option Installation.
The Te
2. Push the F1 key on the oscilloscope keyboard to open the Option Installation help topic.
3. Follow the directions in the help topic to activate the license.
See
kScope Option Installation wizard opens.
also
View version and license information (see page 8)
quired \My TekExpress folder settings
Re
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(see page 9)
Getting started View software version and license information

View software version and license information

Use the following instructions to view version information for the application and for the application modules such as the Programmatic Interface and the Programmatic Interface Client.
To view version information for USB-TX:
1. In the USB-TX application, click the Options button and select About TekExpress.
2. Click the View Version Details link to view the version numbers of the installed test suites.
NOTE. This example shows a typical Version Details dialog box, and may not reflect the actual values as show
To view license and option key information:
1. In the TekScope application, select Help > About TekScope.
2. Scroll through the Options section list to locate USB: TekExpress USB.
3. To view the Option key, look below the Options list.
n when you open this item in the application.
See also
Activate the license (see page 7) Options menu (see page 19)
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Getting started Required \My TekExpress folder settings

Required \My TekExpress folder settings

Before you run tests for the first time, do the following:
1. Map the \My TekExpress folder to Drive X
2. Set the \My TekExpress folder permissions (see page 11)
(see page 10)
See also
Application directories and usage (see page 12) File name extensions (see page 13)
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Getting started Map the My TekExpress folder to drive X

Map the My TekExpress folder to drive X

The first time you run TekExpress USB, it creates the following folders on the oscilloscope:
\My Documents\My TekExpress\USB
\My Documents\My TekExpress\USB\Untitled Session
YouneedtomapthesharedMy Te kExpress folder as drive X: on the instrument running the USB-TX application. USB-TX uses this shared folder to save session waveform files and for other application file transfer operations.
To map the My TekExpress folder on the instrument to be drive X:
1. Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.
2. From the W
3. Select the Drive letter as X: (if there is any previous connection on X:, disconnect it first through
Tools > D press the Alt key).
4. In the F
My TekExpress
ermine the IP address of the instrument where the My TekExpress folder exists, do the following:
To det
1. On the instrument where the
2. Enter cmd and press Enter.
3. At the command prompt, enter ipconfig and press Enter .
NOTE. The My TekExpress folder has the share name format
If the instrument is not connected to a domain, the share name format is
ID>My TekExpress
NOTE. If the X: drive is mapped to any other shared folder, the application displays a warning message asking you to disconnect the X: drive manually.
indows Explorer menu, click Computer and select Map network drive.
isconnect Network drive menu of Windows Explorer. If you do not see the Tools menu,
older field, enter the remote
).
My TekExpress folder exists, click Start and select Run.
.
My TekExpress folder path (for example, \\192.158.97.65\
<domain><user ID>My TekExpress
<instrument name><user
.
See also
Set the \My TekExpress folder permissions (see page 11) Application directories and usage (see page 12) File name extensions (see page 13)
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Getting started Set the \My TekExpress folder permissions

Set the \My TekExpress folder permissions

Make sure that the My TekExpress folder has read and write access. Also verify that the folder is not set to be encrypted:
1. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
2. Select the General tab and then click Advanced.
3. In the Advanced Attributes dialog box, make sure that the option Encrypt contents to secure data
is NOT selected.
4. Click the Security tab and verify that the correct read and write permissions are set.
See also
the \My TekExpress folder to Drive X
Map Application directories and usage (see page 12) File name extensions (see page 13)
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(see page 10)
Getting started Application directories and their contents

Application directories and their contents

TekExpress US
B application
The TekExpress USB application files are installed at the following location:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Tektronix\TekExpress\TekExpress USB
The following table lists the application directory names and their purpose.
Table 5: Application directories and usage
Directory names Usage
Bin Compliance Suites Contains compliance-specific files Documents
Examples ICP Contains instrument and USB-TX application-specific
Lib Report Generator Contains style sheets for report generation Tools
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Contains USB-TX application libraries
Contains the technical documentation for the USB-TX application
Contains various support files
interface libr a ries Contains utility files specific to the USB-TX application
Contains instrument and USB-TX application-specific files
See also
View test-related files (see page 40) File name extensions (see page 13)
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Getting started File name extensions

File name extensions

The TekExpress USB application uses the following file name extensions:
File name extension Description
.TekX
.py
.xml
.wfm Test wavef .mht
.flt Filter files .xslt
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See also
Application session files (the extensions may not be displayed)
Python sequence file Test-specificconfiguration information (encrypted) files Applicati
Test resu Test reports can also be savedinHTMLformat
page 41)
Style sheet used to generate reports
on log files
orm files
lt reports (default)
(see
View test-related files (see page 40) Application directories and their contents (see page 12)
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Getting started Where test files are stored
Where test files are stored
When you launch TekExpress USB for the first time, it creates the following folders on the oscilloscope:
\My Documents\My TekExpress\USB
\My Documents\My TekExpress\USB\Untitled Session
Every time you launch TekExpress USB, an Untitled Session folder is created in the USB folder. The
Untitled Session folder is automatically deleted when you exit the USB application. To preserve your
test session files, save the test setup before exiting the TekExpress application.
CAUTION. Do not modify any of the session files or folders because this may result in loss of data or corrupted session files. Each session has multiple files associated with it. When you save a session, a .TekX file, and a
See also
Map the \My TekExpress folder to Drive X (see page 10) Set the \My TekExpress folder permissions (see page 11) Application directories and usage (see page 12) File name extensions (see page 13)
folder named for the session that contains associated files, is created on the oscilloscope X: drive.
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Getting started TekExpress®USB key features

TekExpress®USB key features

Welcome to the TekExpress® U SB Automated Test Solution Software application (referred to as TekExpress USB or USB in the rest of the document). TekExpress USB provides an automated, simple, and efficient way to test USB transmitter interfaces and devices consistent to the requirements of the USB 3.0 specifications.
Key features and benefits of TekExpress USB include:
Comprehensive test coverage; select or deselect individual tests
Precise debugging and troubleshooting
Accurate and reliable results
Intel SigTest is integrated into the TekExpress framework
Reduced time required to run tests
Minimizes user intervention when performing time-consuming testing
SSC Measurements controlled through a single UI control
Able to select individual filters for de-embedding, embedding, and equalization
Automatically detect Tektronix TriMode™ P7500 series probes
De-emphasis measurement uses CP7 pattern
Automatic compliance pattern toggle from CP1-CP7
Consolidated report with both SigTest and DPOJET measurement results
LFPS Vcm-AC measurement support using a Tektronix TriMode Probe
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Getting started TekExpress®USB key features
Configuration panel features:
DUT specificAFG/AWGconfiguration for pattern toggle
Automatically save channel waveforms.
Support common mode measurements with TriMode P7500 series probes
Automatica not use’
Extended pr
Complete programmatic interface enables automation scripts to call USB-TX functions
NOTE. The
USB 3.0 near end measurement ‘Vtx-de-ratio’ analyzes using the CP7 pattern.
lly recover oscilloscope settings when ‘CP0 CP1 CP7 Toggle using’ is s et to ‘Do
obing configurations (Single Ended (Ch1-Ch3), Single Ended (Ch2-Ch4))
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Operating basics Run the application

Run the application

To launch the TekExpress USB application, do either of the following:
Select Analyze > TekExpress USB from the TekScope menu.
Double-click any saved TekExpress USB session file (<file name>.TekX).
The oscilloscope opens the TekExpress USB application:
When you first run the application after installation, the application checks for a file called
Resources.xml located in the C:\Users\<username>\My TekExpress\USB folder. The
Resources.xml file gets mapped to the
de the
insi instruments. If this file is not found, the application runs an instrument discovery program to detect connected instruments before launching USB.
NOTE. Do the steps in the Required \My TekExpress folder settings tests with the USB application for the first time.
To keep the USB application window on top, select Keep On Top from the USB Options menu (see
page 19). If the application goes behind the oscilloscope application, click Analyze > TekExpress USB
to move the application to be in front.
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X:\USB folder. The Resources.xml file contains information about available network-connected
X: drive when the application launches. Session files are then stored
(see page 9) topic before running
Operating basics Exit the application
See also
Required My TekExpress folder settings (see page 9) Activate the license (see page 7) Exit the application (see page 18) Application Application panel overview (see page 26)
controls
(see page 18)

Exit the application

To exit the application, click on the application title bar. Follow on-screen prompts to save any unsaved session, save test setup files, or exit the application.
NOTE. Using other methods to exit the application can result in abnormal termination of the application.
Application controls
Table 6: Application controls descriptions
Item Description
Options menu (see page 19)
Test Panel buttons (see page 26)
Start / Stop button Use the Start button to start the test run of the measurements in the selected order.
Pause / Continue button
Menu to display global application controls.
Controls that open panels for configuring test settings and options.
If prior acquired measurements have not been cleared, the new measurements are added to the existing set.
The button toggles to the Stop mode while tests are running. Use the Stop button to abort the test.
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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Operating basics Options menu overview
Table 6: Application controls descriptions (cont.)
Item Description
Clear button Use the Clear button to clear all existing measurement results. Adding or deleting a
measurement, or changing a configuration parameter of an existing measurement, also clears measurements. This is to prevent the accumulation of measurement statistics or sets of statistics that are not coherent. This button is available only on the
Application window move icon
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Results 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.
(see page 38).
See also
Application panel overview (see page 26)
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 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 to select
Instrument Control Settings (see page 20) Detects, lists, and refreshes the connected instruments
Keep O n Top Keeps the TekExpress USB application on top of other open
Email Settings (see page 23) Usetoconfigure email options for test run and results
(see page 20) has the following selections:
from
found on specified connections (LAN, GPIB, USB, and so on)
windows on the desktop
notifications
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Operating basics Instrument control settings
Menu Function
Help About TekExpress
Displays the TekExpress USB help
Displays application details such as software name,
version numbe
r, and copyright
xxx
Options menu
See also
Provides acc
your USB-TX installation
Provides a l ink to the Tektronix Web site
ess to license i nformation
(see page 8) for
Application controls (see page 18)
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.
Access this dialog box from the Options menu.
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