Stephen Law  October 9, 2022 

ANRITSU  MP1900A Signal Quality Analyzer-R now supports the PCI Express 6.0 (PCIe 6.0) Base Specification Receiver Test (Rx Test) and has been further enhanced with an SKP function to filter SKP packets to support separate clock architecture (SRNS). As a result, one MP1900A supports PCIe 3.0 to PCIe 6.0 and can calibrate stressed test signals and measure jitter tolerance using a real-time oscilloscope to provide engineers with an efficient solution to verify their high-speed interconnect designs for 5G data centers and services.

Product provides each preset and compliance test pattern required by PCIe 6.0. It also has a built-in SKP filter function for common and separate clocks (SRNS), in addition to real-time FEC uncorrectable error measurement. Test time is reduced, as the software automates stressed signal calibration and BER measurements for efficient evaluation. Device margin tests are supported, as the unit has measurement functions, such as high-quality pulse pattern generator (PPG) waveforms, high-sensitivity reception PAM4 error detector (ED), and various jitter and vertical noise generation.

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