Getting Started with PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Analysis
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Once your PCIe® devices are compliant with physical layer requirements, the protocol-layer validation begins. Join Tim Fairfield and Randy Garrett in this in-depth walk-through on PCIe Express® protocol traffic analysis using the Keysight PCIe 5.0 and 6.0 protocol analyzer and exerciser. This course is your comprehensive introductory guide to PCIe protocol testing designed to get you up and running.

Learn:

  • To quickly link-up: Learn how to set up and use the link training and state status machine (LTSSM) features, adjust link widths, and initiate link-up procedures for effective testing.
  • To focus your data analysis: Discover how to optimize the traffic analysis graphical user interface, decode transactions, and filter out irrelevant traffic for focused analysis.
  • To find issues and debug like a pro: Gain confidence in debugging endpoint devices, navigate common debugging scenarios, and use deep memory capture for detailed analysis.

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Lessons
Lesson 1 - PCIe® 6.0 Traffic Analysis and Link-Up

Demos

Lesson 1 - PCIe® 6.0 Traffic Analysis and Link-Up

In this tutorial on PCIe® test and protocol analysis, Tim Fairfield from Keysight Technologies delves into the intricacies of setting up and running a PCIe protocol traffic analysis test. Kickstart your PCIe testing journey by learning the essentials of initiating link-up procedures using a protocol analyzer and exerciser setup.
Lesson 2 - PCIe® 6.0 LTSSM Setup and State Analysis

Demos

Lesson 2 - PCIe® 6.0 LTSSM Setup and State Analysis

In this video, Tim walks you through setting up and using the LTSSM features of the Keysight PCIe® 5.0 and 6.0 protocol analyzer. The lesson covers setup procedures, state analysis, speed changes, link width adjustments, hot reset, data compression, saving trace files, and offline analysis. You'll also learn about trigger conditions for capturing specific states during testing.
Lesson 3 - PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Test - Analyzer and Exerciser Demo

Demos

Lesson 3 - PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Test - Analyzer and Exerciser Demo

Keysight's PCIe® protocol solution planner, Randy Garrett, demos the Keysight P5570A PCIe 6.0 analyzer and P5573A PCIe 6.0 exerciser. He shows how to debug PCIe 6.0 protocol traffic on a real Gen 6 device and link using advanced triggers and filters while emulating root complex and endpoint scenarios. This demo provides a hardware perspective on Tim's previous walkthrough videos.
Your Pathway to PCIe® 6.0

Solution Briefs

Your Pathway to PCIe® 6.0

In this solution brief, Keysight presents a comprehensive and scalable suite of PCIe® test solutions, ensuring your designs are future-proofed and compliant with evolving standards.
Related Product
P5570A PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Analyzer

hardware

P5570A PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Analyzer

Keysight PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Analyzer redefines protocol debugging and validation through a new innovative CEM card form factor, bringing vast improvement in signal integrity and equalization with instant link-up to systems as well as devices under test.
Related Use Case
How to Perform PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Validation

How to Perform PCIe® 6.0 Protocol Validation

Emulate PCIe® 6.0 protocols from a DUT using an exerciser and analyze per PCI-SIG performance requirements with an analyzer and software.