Functional Interconnect Test Solutions 8 Channel Validation

Keysight's Functional Interconnect Test Solution (FITS-8CH) provides the measurement and analysis capabilities needed for interconnect error performance validation. This demonstration highlights how FITS-8CH enables engineers to perform Bit Error Rate (BER) measurements, monitor Forward Error Correction (FEC) performance, and generate automated reports that document test results and support validation workflows. As data rates continue to increase, validating interconnect performance becomes increasingly important to ensure signal integrity, link reliability, and overall system performance. FITS-8CH provides a streamlined environment that helps engineers efficiently collect, analyze, and document measurement data throughout the validation process. FITS-8CH combines measurement, monitoring, and reporting functions within a single software interface. The platform is designed to help engineers evaluate the performance and reliability of high-speed interconnects by providing visibility into key error metrics and link behavior. By integrating measurement and reporting capabilities into a unified workflow, FITS-8CH reduces the complexity associated with collecting test data and generating validation documentation. The Measurement page provides access to key test configuration settings, including sample duration, sample count, and pass/fail criteria. These settings can be adjusted to support different validation objectives and test requirements. Flexible measurement configuration enables engineers to tailor testing parameters to specific devices, components, and test scenarios while maintaining a consistent workflow for data collection and analysis. Once configuration is complete, performance data can be collected by starting a measurement run. During test execution, FITS-8CH provides both Instant and Accumulated results views, giving engineers visibility into system behavior as measurements are performed. This capability allows users to monitor performance in real time while simultaneously tracking overall results across the duration of the test. The Instant view displays measurement results collected during the selected update interval. In the demonstrated workflow, the update interval is configured for one-second updates, providing timely visibility into changing conditions and measurement performance. This view enables engineers to observe current system behavior and identify variations that may occur while testing is in progress. The Accumulated view provides a cumulative perspective by displaying results gathered from the start of the measurement through the current point in time. By presenting long-term performance data, the accumulated results view helps engineers evaluate overall link behavior and assess performance trends across the entire test duration. Together, the Instant and Accumulated views provide complementary perspectives that support efficient analysis and interpretation of measurement results. After measurement completion, FITS-8CH enables users to review collected data and assess results against configured test criteria. Measurement duration and update interval settings can be modified to support different testing requirements, providing flexibility for a broad range of validation activities and interconnect evaluation scenarios. The demonstration also highlights automated reporting capabilities available within the platform. Engineers can access the reporting interface, enter relevant test information, and generate documentation that captures measurement results and test details. Automated report generation helps reduce manual effort, improves documentation consistency, and simplifies the process of recording and sharing validation results across engineering teams. By combining BER measurements, FEC monitoring, real-time result visibility, flexible test configuration, and automated reporting within a single platform, FITS-8CH provides a streamlined approach to interconnect error performance validation. These capabilities help engineers efficiently evaluate interconnect performance, document results, and support the validation of next-generation high-speed connectivity technologies.