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The Keysight N1081PLCA TX PLL Test application can be used with the various DCA Clock Recovery model and pair with Keysight Jitter source, to quickly and accurately perform PLL measurements according to PCI Express 5.0 and 6.0 PLL test specifications.

The N1081PLCA is an easy-to-use test application that:

• Saves time in understanding details of standards
• Guided Setup and PLL measurement based on PCI Express 5.0 and 6.0 PLL specifications
• Helps debug your device using customer configurations
• Able to generate HTML reports that summarize the performance of your device

PLL measurement and debug solution:

• PLL calibration per data rate (2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16.0, 32.0 & 64.0 GT/s)
• Measurement details include PLL bandwidth, peaking response, gain frequency, etc. 

Flexible and extensible:

• Operates on an N1000A DCA-X oscilloscope with N1060A Precision Waveform Analyzer, or Keysight N107x model CDR as Jitter Receiver
• Pair with Keysight M8000 series bit error ratio testers or 81160A Arbitrary Noise Generator as Jitter Source
• Test all or selected parameters to conformance limits or custom limits

• Generates dual I/Q signals (BPSK …. QAM256) with flexible signal parameters (e.g. pulse shape, delay) from up to 8 GSym per I/Q pair
• High symbol rate signals up to 50 GBaud with M8196A, up to 75 GBaud with M8196A, and up to 100 GBaud with M8194A
• Option RSP (real-time signal processing) in conjunction with the M8195A enables to change signal parameters (e.g. pulse shape, delay) on the fly at runtime, without the need to download a new waveform
• Option OSP in conjunction with the M8195A, M8196A, or the M8194A provides the ability to synthesize optical signal properties

     - Phase noise (laser line width)

     - Polarization control (polarization rotation > 1000 krad/s)

     - Static polarization mode dispersion (PMD) up to 218 ps (differential group delay) and > 11,000 ps2 (2nd order PMD)

     - With option RSP in conjunction with the M8195A the optical signal properties can be changed in real-time

The Optical Modulation Generator Software 81195A introduces a new approach to optical test. Combined with the M8195A AWG it speeds up your test by a factor of up to 100 with its unique real-time mode. This helps design engineers of long-haul, metro and data-center interconnect coherent optical transmission applications to maximize test efficiency and thus reduce development time and cost.

The 81195A generates dual-I/Q signals for polarization-multiplexed coherent signal transmission test with defined signal parameters and optical signal properties. In conjunction with the M8195A 4-channel AWG it generates transmission signals with up to 32 GBaud and up to 8 GSym per channel using a single M8195A module in real-time encoding mode (option RSP).

The option OSP allows the user to deterministically emulate optical signal properties and receiver stress conditions (incl. phase noise, polarization rotation, and polarization mode dispersion) on the M8195A, the M8196A, or the M8194A AWG. In combination with option RSP, the parameters of these signal properties can be changed on the fly on the M8195A, without the need to download a new waveform.

For more information about pulse generator, please visit Keysight Pulse Generator Product.

Waveform Builder Pro Makes Custom Waveforms Quick and Easy

Keysight 33503B BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro Software is a full-featured waveform creation software for pulse/function/arbitrary waveform generators. The waveform tool software enables you to take full advantage of the signal generation capabilities of the Keysight 33200, 33500, 81100 Series waveform generators and makes custom waveform creation fast and simple!

This Microsoft Windows^®-based program provides easy-to-use waveform tools such as an equation editor, waveform math, and drawing tools to create custom signals with a library of built-in waveforms to choose from. The software also provides a waveform sequencer, filters, and windowing functions allowing you to easily modify and further define your waveform.

With the BenchLink Waveform Builder Pro you get advanced signal creation and editing capabilities without spending hours programming.

• Waveform libraries provide quick and easy access to both common signals (sine, square, triangle, ramp, pulse, exponential) and complex signals
• Free-hand, point, and line-draw modes to create custom shapes
• Equation editor allows you to create waveforms with exact polynomials
• Sequencing editor allows you to build and arrange composite waveforms to optimize your design
• Filtering and windowing functions allow you to smooth transitions between waveforms
• Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) allows you to view the frequency characteristics of your signals
• Complimentary Cumulative Distribution Function (CCDF) curves allow you to view the power characteristics of your signals

The software supports the following Keysight products:

• 33600A Series Trueform waveform generators, 80 & 120 MHz
• 33500B Series waveform generators, 20 & 30 MHz
• 33210A, 33220A, 33250A function/arbitrary waveform generators
• 33521A, 33522A function/arbitrary waveform generators
• 81150A, 81160A, 81180A pulse/function/arbitrary noise generators
• M8190A arbitrary waveform generator
• 3000 and 4000 X-Series InfiniiVision oscilloscopes
• U2761A USB modular function generator

• Symbol-error distribution
• Consecutive bit-errors distance distribution
• Burst-error capture and analysis
• Error map
• Frame loss ratio (counted and estimated)

The M8070B system software for the M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions can be enhanced by additional software packages, such as M8070ADVB or M8070EDAB to get the best out of the M8040A, M8020A and M8030A J-BERT platforms.
The M8070EDAB Error Distribution Analysis package offers features like burst mechanism detection and analysis, frame loss ratio estimation and error mapping.
For instance, you can easily estimate your FEC decoder margin or find the root cause of systematic errors by exploring the error map. The plugin also supports the use of real-time scopes as error detector.

Figure 1: Measured and estimated symbol error per frame distribution

• BERT scan
• Jitter tolerance
• DUT control interface
• Parameter sweeps
• External CDR control
• Real-time scope as error detector
• Automated de-emphasis optimization

The M8070B system software for the M8000 Series of BER Test Solutions can be enhanced by additional software packages, such as M8070ADVB or M8070EDAB to get the best out of the M8020A, M8040A, and M8050A BERT systems.
The M8070ADVB Advanced Measurement package offers advanced features like automated jitter tolerance test and parameter sweeps, eye diagram measurement or the integration of external equipment such as electrical and optical clock recovery or error analysis using a real-time scope.

Figure 1: Automated jitter tolerance measurement

• Create waveforms that support custom formats and a variety of standard intra-pulse modulation formats: linear and non-linear FM chirp, FM step, AM step, BPSK, QPSK, Barker codes, Frank codes and polyphase code
• Create, store and recall complex pulse patterns that maximize instrument memory to play long scenarios
• Set repetition interval, number of repetitions, and frequency, phase, and power offsets on a pulse-by-pulse basis
• KeysightCare software support subscription included
  

AWU Essential Features (Free to use)

• Import Keysight encrypted waveforms (*.wfm) or user defined waveforms (*.bin, *.txt/.csv/.dat, *mat, *wv)
• Users can make resampling or specify time scale factor
• Support SCPI command
• Download waveforms to a specified signal generator (X-series SG, PXI VXT, VXG)
• View waveform graph (Spectrum, Time Domain, CCDF)
• Export waveform files (*.wfm)

AWU Premium Features (required N7618APPC license)

• Support three kinds of guided calibration methods (Channel Equalization, IQ Calibration, Multi-tone Calibration)
• Add AWGN impairment
• Traditional channel equalization using the modulated reference signal (requires 89601200C/89601AYAC)
• IQ calibration using reference sequence mainly for external IQ modulator (requires 89601200C)
• Multi-tone calibration using multi-tone signals which won't be limited by signal generator and signal analyzer's bandwidth (requires 89601200C)
• Users can directly import 89600 VSA's EQ frequency response trace as a correction file (csv file)
• Import external marker file, or view/edit marker under Marker menu
• Support waveform segments summing in time domain
• Support multi-carrier summing in frequency domain
• Support crest factor reduction (CFR)
• Export bin or csv file when all imported waveforms are uncrypted

• Configurable Custom IQ modulation constellation settings for BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK, OOK, 2/4/8 ASK, 16-16384QAM, 2/4/8/16/32/64 FSK, MSK, S-OQPSK, ARTM Multi-h CPM, or user-defined constellations
• Customizable quick setups for DVB-S2/S2X, APCO25, TETRA, NXDN, dPMR, DECT, DMR, ARIB, 802.15.4 (ZigBee BPSK and O-QPSK), 802.15.4g (Wi-SUN with FSK), ITU-T G.9959, 802.15.3d and more
• Parameters setting such as symbol rate, filter setting, number of symbols, payload data sequence (PN, custom, user file) and more
• Configure data and idle segments with a graphical user interface, and allow multiple segments configuration with different modulation settings
• Export signal settings as 89600 VSA Setup files
• Accelerate the signal creation process with a multi-touch graphic user interface
• Support SCPI programming

Keysight supports tiered PathWave signal generation models with N-model applications (N7608APPC with prefix "N") for high-performance platform: M9484C VXG, E-model applications (E7608APPC with prefix "E") for mid-range platform: N5186A MXG.

Higher-tiered models can run on lower tiered HW platforms, but not vice versa. For example, N7608APPC could run on N5186A MXG, but E7608APPC cannot run on M9484C VXG.

KeysightCare software support subscription is included.

Easy Instrument Control and Simplified Automation

Easily control your power meters to log data and visualize measurements in a variety of display options for easier analysis with PathWave BenchVue power meter/sensor test app.

• Easily control power meters/sensors for your specific test configurations from one or multiple power meters
• Intuitively log and view real-time measurements with a variety of display types to interpret your data faster
• Quickly export data results in only three clicks to popular tools, such as MATLAB and Microsoft Excel or Word for further analysis
• Faster measurement setups with built-in wireless and radar presets
• Simpler automation utilizing Command Expert and Test Flow sequences
• KeysightCare software support subscription included

Easy Function Generator Control and Simplified Automation

Intuitively control your function generators and easily load custom, arbitrary waveforms from your PC.

• Connect and control your function generators remotely.
• Receive with the new instrument purchase KeysightCare software support subscription.