The PCIe specification defines a high-speed serial bus used primarily for data communication between a computer’s main CPU and high-speed peripheral components such as graphics, networking and storage adapters. It is capable of operating at data rates from 2.5 GT/s to 8 GT/s.
Devices operating at 8 GT/s present new measurement challenges that require tools and procedures for proper validation and jitter margin analysis. Having advance access to measurements enables engineers developing solutions to address potential issues early in the design cycle and get their products to market faster.
Agilent Technologies today announced an automated compliance test package for PCI Express (PCIe) 3.0 physical-layer transmitter compliance testing that includes measurement support for the new PCIe 8-GT/s interface.
The Agilent N5393C compliance test software for Infiniium 90000 Series oscilloscopes performs oscilloscope-based tests for the PCIe 1.x, 2.x, and 3.0 standards. It also provides early 8-GT/s physical layer transmitter measurements for engineers designing to the requirements of the PCIe 3.0 specification.