Teledyne QPHY-10GBase-T User Manual
QPHY-10GBASE-T
(Tx and RL Tests)
Operator’s Manual
Revision A – April, 2014
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 1
About QualiPHY ............................................................................................................................................ 1
About QPHY-10GBASE-T Option ................................................................................................................. 1
Required Equipment ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Required Host Computer Syst em ................................................................................................................. 2
Installation and Setup ............................................................................................................... 3
Install Base Application ................................................................................................................................. 3
Activate Components .................................................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Dual Monitor Display ......................................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Remote Control ................................................................................................................................. 4
Using QualiPHY ......................................................................................................................... 5
Accessing the Software ................................................................................................................................. 5
General Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 6
QualiPHY Test Process ................................................................................................................................. 7
Customizing QualiPHY .................................................................................................................................. 9
X-Replay Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 12
QPHY-10GBASE-T Tx Testing ................................................................................................ 13
Test Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 13
QPHY-10GBASE-T Tx Test Configurations ................................................................................................ 13
QPHY-10GBASE-T Tx T est Descriptions .................................................................................................... 14
QPHY-10GBASE-T Tx Variables ................................................................................................................ 22
QPHY-10GBASE-T Limit Sets .................................................................................................................... 22
QPHY-10GBASE-T Return Loss Testing ............................................................................... 23
Test Preparation .......................................................................................................................................... 23
QPHY-10GBASE-T RL Test Configurations ................................................................................................ 24
QPHY-10GBASE-T RL Tests ...................................................................................................................... 24
QPHY-10GBASE-T RL Variables ................................................................................................................ 26
QPHY-10GBASE-T RL Limit Sets ............................................................................................................... 26
Manual Deskewing Procedures.............................................................................................. 27
Cable Deskewing Using the Fast Edge Output........................................................................................... 27
Cable Deskewing Without Using the Fast Edge Output ............................................................................. 30
Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 31
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Table of Figures
Figure 1 - QualiPHY framework dialog and Standard selection menu. ................................................. 5
Figure 2 - The Test Report summary page. .............................................................................................. 8
Figure 3 - Variable Setup tab. ................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 4 - Limits Manager dialog. ............................................................................................................ 11
Figure 5 – X-Replay Mode window. ......................................................................................................... 12
Figure 6 – Maximum Output Droop Test Results ................................................................................... 15
Figure 7 – Transmitter Linearity Test Results ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 8 – Transmitter Timing Jitter (Master) Test Results................................................................... 17
Figure 9 – Transmitter Clock Frequency Test Results .......................................................................... 18
Figure 10 – Transmitter Power Spectral Density Test Results ............................................................. 19
Figure 11 –Transmitter Power Level Test Results ................................................................................. 20
Figure 12 – Transmitter Timing Jitter (Slave) Test Results ................................................................... 21
Figure 13 – Transmitter Clock Frequency Test Results ........................................................................ 25
Figure 14 - The Skew parameter right side dial o g, Skew clock 2 tab, showing default setup. ......... 31
About This Manual
This manual assumes that you are familiar with using an oscilloscope−in particular the Teledyne
LeCroy oscilloscope that will be used with QualiPHY−and that you have purchased the QPHY10GBASE-T software option. Some of the images in this manual may show QualiPHY products
other than QPHY-10GBASE-T, or were captured using different model oscilloscopes, as they
are meant to illustrate general concepts only. Rest assured that while the user interface may
look different from yours, the functionality is identical.
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Introduction
About QualiPHY
QualiPHY is a highly automated compliance test software meant to help you develop and
validate the PHY (physical-electrical) layer of a device, in accor dance with the official
documents published by the applicable standards organizations and special interest groups
(SIGs). You can additionally set custom variables and limits to test compliance to internal
standards.
QualiPHY is composed of a “framework” application that enables the configuration and control
of separate tests for each standard through a common user interface. Features include:
• Multiple Data Source Capability: Connect to your X-Stream oscilloscope via LAN or
other interfaces.
• User-Defined Test Limits: Par ameter interconnect losses can be factored into the
parametric results.
• Flexible Test Results Reporti ng that includes XML Test Record Generation.
Understand a device performance distribution, or obtain process related information from
the devices under test.
About QPHY-10GBASE-T Option
QPHY-10GBASE-T is an automated test package performing all the normative, real-time
oscilloscope tests for transmitter and return loss sources in accordance with IEEE 802.3-2008.
The transmitter testing is performed using any Teledyne LeCroy WaveMaster 8 Zi-A, LabMaster
9 Zi-A or LabMaster 10 Zi oscilloscope installed with QualiPHY version 7.4 or higher. The fixture
kit TF-10GBASE-T is available for breaking out signals from DUT. All tests in section 55.5.3 are
performed by the software.
The 10GBASE-T MDI return loss test is performed using a Teledyne LeCroy SPARQ Series
Network Analyzer . The TF-10GBASE-T fixture kit includes a calibration board and balun for the
calibration of the analyzer, and a balun for creating a differential signal.
Required Equipment
See the respective test sections of this manual for required equipment.
For the most complete and up-to-date lists, see the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Working Group
website: www.ieee802.org/3/
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Required Host Computer System
Usually, the oscilloscope is the host computer for the QualiPHY software, and all models that
meet the acquisition requirements will also meet the host system requirements. However, if you
wish to run the QualiPHY software from a remote computer, these minimum requirements apply:
• Operating System:
o Windows 2000 Professional with service pack 4
o Windows XP Professional with service pack 2
o Windows VISTA with service pack 1
o Windows 7 Professional
• 1 GHz or faster processor
• 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) of RAM
• Ethernet (LAN) network capability
• Hard Drive:
o At least 100 MB free to install the framework application
o Up to 1GB per standard installed to store the log database (each database grows
from a few MB to a maximum of 1 GB)
See Set Up Remote Control
for configuration instructions.
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Installation and Setup
QualiPHY is a Windows-based application that can be configured with one or more serial data
compliance components. Each compliance component is purchased as a software option.
Install Base Application
Download the latest version of the QualiPHY software from:
teledynelecroy.com/support/softwaredownload under Oscilloscope Downloads > Software Utilities
If the oscilloscope is not connected to the Internet, copy the installer onto a USB memory stick,
then transfer it to the oscilloscope desktop or a folder on a D:\ drive to execute it.
Run QualiPHYInstaller.exe and follow the installer prompts. Choose all the components you
plan to activate. If you omit any components now, you will need to update the installation to
activate them later.
By default, the oscilloscope appears as local host when QualiPHY is executed on the
oscilloscope. Follow the steps under Add Connection to QualiPHY
is 127.0.0.1.
to check that the IP address
Activate Components
The serial data compliance components are factory installed as part of the main application in
your oscilloscope and are individually activated through the use of an alphanumeric code
uniquely matched to the oscilloscope’s serial number. This option key code is what is delivered
when purchasing a software option.
To activate a component on the oscilloscope:
1. From the menu bar, choose Utilities > Utilities Se tu p .
2. On the Options tab, click Add Key.
3. Use the Virtual Keyboard to Enter Option Key, then click OK.
If activation is successful, the key code now appears in the list of Installed Option Keys.
4. Restart the oscilloscope application by choosing File > Exit, then double-clicking the
Start DSO icon on the desktop.
Set Up Dual Monitor Display
Teledyne LeCroy recommends running QualiPHY on an oscilloscope equipped with Dual
Monitor Display capability. This allows the waveform and measurements to be shown on the
oscilloscope LCD display while the QualiPHY application and test results are displayed on a
second monitor.
See the oscilloscope Operator’s Manual or Getting Started Manual for instructions on setting up
dual monitor display.
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Set Up Remote Contr ol
QualiPHY software can be executed from a remote host computer, controlling the oscilloscope
through a LAN Connection. To set up remote control:
• The oscilloscope must be connected to a LAN and assigned an IP address (fixed or
dynamic).
• The host computer must be on the same LAN as the oscilloscope.
Note: LXI, GPIB, LSIB, and USBTMC remote control is available for some model instruments.
Follow the same procedure, selecting the appropriate connection type on the oscilloscope and
in QualiPHY.
Configure Oscilloscope for Remot e Cont rol
1. From the menu bar, choose Utilities Utilities Setup...
2. Open the Remote tab and set Remote Control to TCP/IP.
3. Verify that the oscilloscope shows an IP address.
Add Connection to QualiPHY
1. On the host PC, download and run QualiPHYInstaller.exe.
2. Start QualiPHY and click the General Setup button.
3. On the Connection tab, click Scope Selector.
4. Click Add and choose the connection type. Enter the oscilloscope IP address from Step
3 above. Click OK.
5. When the oscilloscope is properly detected, it appears on the Scope Selector dialog.
Select the connection, and click OK.
QualiPHY is now ready to control the oscilloscope.
Select Connection
Multiple oscilloscopes may be accessible to a single remote host. In that case, go to General
Setup and use the Scope Selector at the start of the QualiPHY session to choose the correct
connection.
QualiPHY tests the oscilloscope connection when starting a test. The system warns you if there
is a connection problem.
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Using QualiPHY
This section provides an overview of the QualiPHY user interface and general procedures. For
detailed information about the QPHY-10GBASE-T software option, see
Testing and QPHY-10GBASE-T RL T esting.
Accessing the Softw ar e
Once QualiPHY is installed and activated, it can be accessed from the oscilloscope menu bar
by choosing Analysis > QualiPHY, or by double-clicking the QualiPHY desktop icon on a
remote computer.
The QualiPHY framework dialog illustrates the overall software flow, from general set up
through running individual compliance tests. Work from left to right, making all desired settings
on each sub-dialog.
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Figure 1 - QualiPHY framework dialog and Standard selection me nu.
The sub-dialogs are organized into tabs each containing configuration controls related to that
part of the process. These are described in more detail in the following sections.
If Pause on Failure is checked, QualiPHY prompts to retry a measure whenever a test fails.
Report Generator launches the manual report generator dialog.
The Exit button at the bottom of the framework dialog closes the QualiPHY application.
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General Setup
The first sub-dialog contains general system settings. These remain in effect for each session,
regardless of Standard, until changed.
Connection ta b
Shows IP Address of the test oscilloscope (local host 127.0.0.1 if QualiPHY is r un fr om the
oscilloscope). The Scope Selector allows you to choose the oscilloscope used for testing when
several are connected to the QualiPHY installation. See Set Up Remote Control
Session Info tab
Optional information about the test session that may be added to reports, such as: Operator
Name, Device Under Test (DUT), Temperature (in °C) of the test location, and any additional
Comments. There is also an option to Append Results or Replace Results when continuing a
previous session.
To optimize report generation, enter at least a DUT name at the beginning of each session.
Report tab
Settings related to automatic report generation. Choose:
• Reporting behavior of:
for details.
o “Ask to generate a report after tests,” where you’ll be prompted to create a new
file for each set of test results.
o “Never generate a report after tests,” where you’ll need to manually execute the
Report Generator to create a report.
o “Always generate a report after tests,” to autogenerate a report of the late s t te s t
results.
• Default report output type of XML, HTML, or PDF.
• A generic Output file name, including the full path to the report output folder.
• Optionally, check Allow style sheet selection in Report Generator to enable the use
of a custom .xslt when generating reports. The path to the .xslt is entered on the Report
Generator dialog.
Report Generator launches the Report Generator dialog, which contains the same settings as
the Report tab, only applied to individual reports.
Advanced tab
This tab launches the X-Replay Mode dialog. See X-Replay Mode.
About tab
Information about your QualiPHY installation.
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QualiPHY Test Process
Once general system settings are in place, these are the steps for running test sessions.
Set Up Test Session
1. Connect the oscilloscope to the DUT.
2. Access the QualiPHY software to display the framework dialog.
3. If running QualiPHY remotely, click General Setup and open the Scope Selector to
select the correct oscilloscope connection.
4. If you have more than one component activated, click Standard and select the desired
standard to test against. Otherwise, your one activated component will appear as the
default selection.
Note: Although all the QualiPHY components appear on this dialog, only those selected
when installing QualiPHY are enabled for selection.
5. Click the Configuration button and select the test configuration to run. These preloaded configurations are set up to run all the tests required for compliance and provide
a quick, easy way to begin compliance testing.
You can also create custom configurations for internal compliance tests by copying and
modifying the pre-loaded configurations. See Customizing QualiPHY
6. Close the Edit/View Configuration dialog to return to the framework dialog.
for de tails.
Run Tests
1. On the framework dialog, click Start to begin testing.
When tests are in progress, this button changes to Stop. Click it at any time to stop the
test in process. You’ll be able to resume from the point of termination or from the
beginning of the test.
2. Follow the pop-up window prompts. QualiPHY guides you step-by-step through each of
the tests described in the standard specification, including diagrams of the connection to
the DUT for each required test mode.
3. When all tests are successfully completed, both progress bars on the framework dialog
are completely green and the message “All tests completed successfully” appears. If
problems are encountered, you’ll be offered options to:
• Retry the test from the latest established point defined in the script
• Ignore and Continue with the next test
• Abort Session
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