Automotive SerDes Receiver Testing

As communication demands increase, standardized in-vehicle communication technologies such as automotive SerDes and automotive Ethernet become crucial. Testing the components, transceivers, and interconnects within these networks fosters vendor interoperability and ensures that complex, safety-critical systems function according to their design goals. Learn how the M8195A AWG enables automotive SerDes testing for MIPI A-PHY receiver rest.

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Highlights

As devices and interfaces become faster and more complex, the Keysight M8195A arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) provides the versatility needed to create signals for digital applications, optical and electrical communication, advanced research, wideband radar, and satcom.

In addition to 25 GHz bandwidth, 8-bit vertical resolution, and up to 4 channels in a 1-slot AXIe module, the M8195A offers real-time signal and impairment generation, as well as advanced 3-level sequencing for even longer signal scenarios. Enhance your test setup with real-time mode, built-in frequency and phase response calibration, sequencing, and deep memory.

  • generate two independent I/Q baseband signals (dual polarization = 4 channels) at up to 32 GBaud and beyond
  • produce NRZ, PAM4, PAM8, DMT, etc. signals at up to 32 GBaud
  • support protocols such as HDMI™, C-PHY™ and D-PHY™
  • embed / de-embed channels, add jitter, ISI, noise, and other distortions
  • supply any mathematically defined arbitrary waveforms, ultra-short yet precise pulses, and extremely wideband chirps
  • enable up to 1 Vpp(se) or 2 Vpp(diff) output amplitude
  • provide wideband RF signals with an instantaneous bandwidth of DC to 25 GHz for aerospace and defense, or communication applications
  • extend memory capabilities with 16 GSa to generate PRBS7, PRBS10, PRBS11, PRBS15 up to PRBS31

Key Specifications

DAC Resolution
8 bit
Bandwidth
25 GHz
Number of Channels
1 channel
2 channels
4 channels
Max Sample Rate
65 GSa/s
DAC Resolution
Bandwidth
Number of Channels
Max Sample Rate
8 bit
25 GHz
1 channel
2 channels
4 channels
65 GSa/s
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Amplitude:
2,000 mVpp diff max
Bandwidth:
25 GHz
DAC Resolution:
8 bit
Effective Number of Bits (ENOB):
4.9 bits
Form Factor:
1-slot AXIe
Frequency Range:
>240 MHz
Functionality:
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Intrinsic Jitter:
200 fs
Key Attributes:
High speed AWG with up to 65 GSa/s sample rate and 25 GHz bandwidth on up to 4 channels per module
Max Memory Depth:
16 GSa
Max Sample Rate:
65 GSa/s
Number of Channels:
1 channel
2 channels
4 channels
Number of Outputs:
up to 4 channels (diff.) per module
Signal Type:
Any arbitrary waveform
Slots:
1 slot
Spur Free Dynamic Range:
40 dBc
Type:
High Speed AWG
Typical Rise/Fall Time:
18 ps
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