New software tools support faster 64 GT/s data transfer speeds using PAM4 multi-level signaling
Teledyne LeCroy announced support for PCI Express 6.0 electrical test and validation with QPHY-PCIE6-TX-RX fully automated test software, as well as SDAIII-PCIE6 and SDAIII-PAMx characterization and debug software packages.
The growth of new technologies, including artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and high-performance computing (HPC), are accelerating demand for fast access to large amounts of data. To support this growing demand, the next generation of PCI Express, PCIe 6.0, will use multi-level signaling (PAM4) to double data transfer speeds from the 32 GT/s transfer speed provided by PCIe 5.0. While this helps satisfy the need for fast data access, the new multi-level signaling approach will create significant new test complexities for system developers.
Teledyne LeCroy’s new QPHY-PCIE6-TX-RX fully automated test software, and the SDAIII-PCIE6 and SDAIII-PAMx characterization and debug software packages, when used together with a Teledyne LeCroy LabMaster 10 Zi-A oscilloscope and SDAIII-CompleteLinQ serial data analysis software, provide PCIe developers with the tools they need to test and debug complex PCIe 6.0 devices. This new solution can:
- Calculate and display jitter in three, unique transition groupings.
- Measure transmitter equalization (Tx EQ) settings, with results and methodologies aligned with current SigTest AC fit methods.
- Provide customizable setups for measuring preset cursors and waveforms using unique transmitter equalization tools.
- Measure Signal-to-Noise-and-Distortion Ratio (SNDR) with robust oscilloscope noise compensation and powerful signal analysis waveform views.
For more information on Teledyne LeCroy PCI Express 6.0 electrical test solutions, go here.
