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Keysight M8050A High-Performance BERT Getting Started Guide

Contents

Safety Summary

Compliance and Environmental Information

AXIe Embedded System Module (USB ESM)

Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module

Host Computer

M8042A Pattern Generator

M8042A Module Components

M8042A Front Panel Connectors

M8046A Analyzer Module

M8046A Module Components

M8046A Front Panel Inputs/Outputs Ports

M8009A Clock Generator

M8009A Module Components

M8009A Front Panel Connectors

M8058A/M8059A Remote Head for M8042A Pattern

Generator

M8058A/M8059A Remote Head Components

Summary of Contents for M8009A

Page 1: ...g Started Guide Keysight M8050A High Performance BERT M8042A Pattern Generator Module M8046A High Performance BERT Analyzer Module M8009A Clock Module M8058A M8059A Remote Head for M8042A Pattern Gene...

Page 2: ...ocumentation No additional government requirements beyond those set forth in the EULA shall apply except to the extent that those terms rights or licenses are explicitly required from all providers of...

Page 3: ...des of up to 2000 meters Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage requirements and ambient operating temperature range Before Applying Power Verify that all safety precautions are t...

Page 4: ...ry packaging indicates compliance to China standard GB 18455 2001 Indicates that antistatic precautions should be taken CSA is the Canadian certification mark to demonstrate compliance with the Safety...

Page 5: ...iption The crossed out wheeled bin symbol indicates that separate collection for waste electric and electronic equipment WEEE is required as obligated by DIRECTIVE 2012 19 EU and other National legisl...

Page 6: ...ting of one M9505A 5 slot AXIe Chassis with USB option The M8050A BU3 and M8050A BU5 bundled systems has the M8050A module s and pre configured system pre installed M9537A with M8070B and M8050A modul...

Page 7: ...odule USB ESM 15 Keysight M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module 16 Host Computer 16 M8042A Pattern Generator 17 M8042A Module Components 17 M8042A Front Panel Connectors 18 M8046A Analyzer Module 20...

Page 8: ...Chassis to a Power Supply 31 Step 5 Connect M8050A Modules with M8009A Clock Module 32 Preparing Single Channel System 32 Preparing Two Channel System 33 Step 6 Power Up if connecting via PCIe 34 Step...

Page 9: ...Real Time Oscilloscope as Analyzer 41 Step 15 Performing a Functional Test 42 Step 16 Turning off the Chassis and Modules If Required 44 3 Maintenance Locating Electronic Manuals and Online Help 46 R...

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Page 11: ...apter introduces you to Keysight s M8050A High Performance BERT It also introduces you to the concept of using a host computer to communicate with the M8050A The M8050A assembly supports the following...

Page 12: ...ance BERT enables accurate characterization of receivers used in next generation data center networks and server interfaces with symbol rates up to 120 GBd The M8050A high performance BERT is one part...

Page 13: ...available when you purchase and install a license for that option The M8050A supports the following modules M8042A Pattern Generator Module M8046A High Performance BERT Analyzer Module UXR Series Rea...

Page 14: ...ling system a PCIe Gen2 local data bus a Gigabit LAN interconnect and a USB and PCIe connection for external host computer connectivity Refer to the Keysight M9505A AXIe Chassis Startup Guide to get d...

Page 15: ...and manages power requirements monitors chassis temperature and controls variable speed chassis fans monitors module sensors and reports component failures to a system log acts as a Gigabit Ethernet...

Page 16: ...igure displays this module Figure 4 M9537A AXIe Embedded Controller Module Host Computer A host computer is used to host all the software components of the instrument modules needed to control configu...

Page 17: ...ot AXIe chassis The M8042A requires the clock module with jitter modulation M8009A and one remote head for each data output channel For operation above 64 GBd the 120 GBd pattern generator remote head...

Page 18: ...cess power up ready state green Component Description Retaining screws The screws on both ends of the module are used to retain the module tightly inside the M9505A AXIe Chassis slot once you have ful...

Page 19: ...channel 1 2 For connection to remote head Ch Clk In 1 2 Clock from M8009A Link 1 2 For link training and synchronization with other modules Sync In Sync from M8009A Trig Out 1 2 Trigger output 3 5 mm...

Page 20: ...front panel of the M8046A module with its various components Figure 7 M8046A module front panel As displayed in Figure 7 on page 20 the M8046A module has the following components Table 6 Insertion Ext...

Page 21: ...erefore take necessary anti static precautions such as wearing a grounded wrist strap to minimize the possibility of electrostatic damage Component Description Data In and Data In Differential data in...

Page 22: ...lock multiplier license M8009A 0G6 The M8009A is an instrument module that can be installed into the M9505A 5 slot AXIe chassis It comes as a 1 slot AXIe module which allows the M8009A plus up to two...

Page 23: ...pletely Module Insertion Extraction Handles The handles on both sides of the module to insert or eject the module from the slot of the M9505A AXIe Chassis CAUTION The inputs of the M8009A module are s...

Page 24: ...d is shown at the left side and this provides 1 85 mm connectors It is used to accommodate close connection to the device under test for symbol rates up to 64 GBd The 120 GBd M8059A remote head is sho...

Page 25: ...s which connects with each channel of M8042A remote head ports The length of these cables are 760 mm Ensure that the chassis is NOT powered up or connected to a power source while making connections t...

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Page 27: ...cting via PCIe 34 Step 7 Verify Basic M8050A Operation 35 Step 8 Install Keysight IO Libraries Suite not required for M8050A BU3 BU5 36 Step 9 Install M8070B Software not required for M8050A BU3 BU5 3...

Page 28: ...is with USB option The M8050A BU3 and M8050A BU5 bundled systems has the M8050A module s and pre configured system pre installed M9537A with M8070B and M8050A module driver consisting of one M9505A 5...

Page 29: ...d assist worldwide contact information for repair and service Step 2 Set up the M8050A This step does not have to be performed while verifying the basic setup for power up and connectivity However you...

Page 30: ...2 0 Mini B recommended PCIe 2 0 8x only for highest data throughput and desktop PC VGA resolution 1024 x 768 1 5 GB or more free hard disc space Software requirements Windows 10 64 bit operating syst...

Page 31: ...AXIe Chassis to a Power Supply Ensure that the sum of power consumed by all modules should not exceed the max DC power delivered from the AXIe Chassis In this case the module connected at the last ma...

Page 32: ...channel and M8009A clock module Follow the given steps to make the single channel system 1 Connect M8009A Channel Clock Out 1 port with the M8042A Channel Clock In 1 port using a semi rigid cable 2 Co...

Page 33: ...009A clock module Follow the given steps to make the two channel system 1 Connect M8009A Channel Clock Out 1 port with the M8042A Channel Clock In 1 port using a semi rigid cable 2 Connect M8009A Chan...

Page 34: ...uter 3 Wait until the Access LED s of the module s in the chassis is are solid green 4 Power up the host computer By this time the Status LED of the ESM in the chassis and the Access LED s of the modu...

Page 35: ...t power up to a steady green Status light or powers up to a steady red light the chassis has detected a failure and requires service If the Fail LED on the front panel of the instrument module is stea...

Page 36: ...t computer screen Step 9 Install M8070B Software not required for M8050A BU3 BU5 The M8070B software does not require any license for its installation However it can only be used to perform some basic...

Page 37: ...on Step 10 Starting the M8070B Software 1 Ensure that the system is powered up and ready to start as described in the sections Basic Setup for M8050A on page 27 2 On the host computer click on Start A...

Page 38: ...es can be installed using the Keysight License Manager It helps you install licenses on your local machine instrument or computer or configure your local machine to use licenses from a remote license...

Page 39: ...arted the license is recognized by the M8070B software and compared to the module s serial number If the PC Host ID and serial number match the EEPROM in the module is programmed and the option is ena...

Page 40: ...070B 2 Select the module driver for example M8042A from the M8070B Startup Options dialog box For details on the M8070B Startup Options dialog box refer to M8000 Series User Guide or Online Help 3 Cli...

Page 41: ...s completely controlled from M8070B to capture a signal and convert into a pattern stream that is then uploaded into the M8070B for comparison with an expected pattern and provide BER SER measurements...

Page 42: ...Heads M8058A or M8059A to Data Input of Scope or M8046A For M8058A Remote head use 150 mm 1 85 mm cable and for M8059A use the 150 mm 1 00 mm cable For M8046A use the recommended cable pair M8046A 802...

Page 43: ...then enable CDR However if you are using UXR series real time scope an analyzer then enable Follow Sys Clk Data In Clock 7 Also if you are using M8046A as an analyzer then enable the Equalization and...

Page 44: ...1 Turn off the host computer If you are using the Keysight AXIe Embedded Controller module as the host computer ensure that you shut down the controller by executing the Windows shutdown process 2 Tu...

Page 45: ...ht M8050A High Performance BERT Getting Started Guide 3 Maintenance Locating Electronic Manuals and Online Help 46 Routine Care 46 Updating Software Components 47 Contacting Keysight Service and Suppo...

Page 46: ...age of interest You can also visit www keysight com find M8050A to find the latest versions of related manuals and the data sheet for each M8050A module Routine Care NOTE Except for performing initial...

Page 47: ...on the front panel of the module 5 Click the Drivers Firmware and Software link on the module page 6 Download the required software update from the list of available updates CAUTION Some instruments s...

Page 48: ...8 Keysight M8050A High Performance BERT Getting Started Guide 3 Maintenance Contacting Keysight Service and Support To locate a sales or a service office near you go to www keysight com find contactus...

Page 49: ...1 M8042A Pattern Generator 17 M8042A Pattern Generator Module 11 M8046A components 20 M8046A Module Components 20 M8050A 11 M8050A high performance BERT 12 M8050A BU2 6 M8050A BU3 6 M8050A BU4 6 M8050...

Page 50: ...This information is subject to change without notice Keysight Technologies 2022 Edition 1 0 April 2022 Printed in Germany www keysight com...

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