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Datasheet Literature Number: ReleaseDate Bit Error Rate Tester
The BERTScope Bit Error Rate Tester Series provides a new approach to signal integrity measurements of serial data systems. Perform bit error rate detection more quickly, accurately, and thoroughly by bridging eye diagram analysis with BER pattern …65W-25444-15 M-PHY Receiver Solution Datasheet
GRL’s MIPI MPhy Receiver Calibration and Test Application Software for the Tektronix BERTScope™ BSA(GRL-MIPI-MPHY-RX) provides an automated, simple, and efficient way to test MIPI MPhy Receiver to the Jitter Tolerance and other test requirements of …
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Manuals Manual Type Part Number: ReleaseDate Tektronix BERTScope
BSA & BA Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077069605 Tektronix BERTScope
BSA & BA Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077069604 Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ratio Analyzers & Pattern Generators Quick Start User ManualPrimary User 071286904 Tektronix BERTScope
BSA & BA Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077069603 Tektronix BERTScope
BSA & BA Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077069602 Tektronix BERTScope
BSAPCI3 InstructionsUser 071304600 Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ratio Analyzers & Pattern Generators Quick Start User Manual.Primary User 071286903 Tektronix BERTScope BSA Series
Declassification and Security InstructionsDeclassification 077079100 Tektronix BERTScope
BSAITS125 Declassification & Securities InstructionsDeclassification 077069500 Tektronix BERTSCOPE
BSAITS Quick Start User ManualPrimary User 071304500 Tektronix BERTScope
BSA & BA Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077069601 ITSRACK
Rackmount InstructionsUser 071305100 BERTScope Analyzers
BERTScope Bitalyzer Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077067700 BERTScope Analyzers
BERTScope Bitalyzer Remote Control Guide Programmer ManualProgrammer 077055400 BERTScope Analyzers
BERTScope Bit Error Ratio Analyzer Instructions Quick Start User ManualUser 077055200 Tektronix BERTScope
Bit Error Ration Analyzers & Pattern Generators Quick Start User ManualUser 071286900
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Technical Documents Document Type ReleaseDate Tektronix Leads in Innovation as Six Products Named Finalists for Best in Test Awards
Following Nomination by Test & Measurement World Editors, Online Voting Continues through DecemberBEAVERTON, Ore., Dec. 14, 2012 - Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today announced that …News Release Tektronix Unveils 40 Gb/s High-Performance BERT for Datacom & Long Haul Testing
New PatternPro™ PPG Completes Industry's First Programmable BERT System with Support for 40 Gb/s Data RatesBEAVERTON, Ore., March 11, 2014 - Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, today …News Release Tektronix Introduces Most Comprehensive, Automated PCI Express 3.0 Tx, Rx Test Suite
Comprehensive Receiver and Transmitter Solutions Give Silicon, Hosts and Card Designers One Stop for PCIe 3.0 Testing and DebugBEAVERTON, Ore., Oct. 23, 2012 - Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes, today announced the …News Release Tektronix Delivers New BERTScope Model Addressing 100G Optical Receiver Test Requirements
New BSA286CL Offers the Industry's Broadest Precision Jitter Impairment Capabilities with Exceptionally Low Intrinsic Jitter LevelsBEAVERTON, Ore., May 20, 2014 - Tektronix, Inc., a leading worldwide provider of test, measurement and monitoring …News Release BERTScope® Bit Error Rate Testers Jitter Map “Under the Hood”
Delve into jitter problems in new ways, such as examining Random Jitter on each edge of the data pattern, separating out the jitter caused by transmitter pre-emphasis, and performing jitter decomposition on long patterns such as PRBS-31.Application Note Bridging the Gap Between BER and Eye Diagrams — A BER Contour Tutorial
BER Contour Measurement - What it is, how it is constructed, and why it is a valuable way of viewing parametric performance at gigabit speeds.Application Note BSA Series BERTScope Bit Error Rate Testers Fact Sheet
This BERTScope Fact Sheet contains key specs and ordering information for the BSA Series BERTScope Bit Error Rate Testers.Fact Sheet Stressed Eye Primer
In addition to an introduction to stressed eye testing, this primer discusses some of the high-speed standards that use it, and how a receiver test using stressed eye is constructed.Primer Stressed Eye: “Know What You’re Really Testing With”
BER-based measurements can provide a better view of the stress eye opening down at the deep BER levels that the receiver will be expected to operate at when it is tested.Primer Stress Calibration for Jitter >1UI
While measuring the amount of jitter present on a signal is relatively straight forward conceptually; when the levels of jitter are small, amounts above a bit period (1 unit interval or UI) can be more difficult. This has practical consequences for …Application Note Tektronix Unveils Comprehensive USB 3.1 Compliance Test Solutions
Tektronix USB 3.1 Testing Capabilities include Automated 10 Gb/s Transmitter, Receiver Testing, USB Power Delivery, USB Type-C Cable Test SolutionsBEAVERTON, Ore. - Jan. 20 2015 - Tektronix, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of oscilloscopes …News Release 2020 Tektronix and Keithley Product Catalog
We have the right products to ensure your success. Browse our new Tektronix and Keithley Product Catalog and explore our complete line of test and measurement solutions. You’ll find over 130 pages of key product details and specifications …Selection Guide USB 3.1 Receiver Compliance Testing
In this application note, all aspects of USB 3.1 receiver testing are covered, including stressed eye calibration and jitter tolerance testing with measured device margin.Application Note Anatomy of an Eye Diagram: How to Construct & Trigger
Abstract This paper describes what an eye diagram is, how it is constructed, and common methods of triggering used to generate one. It then describes different ways that information from an eye diagram can be sliced to gain more insight. It …Application Note PCI Express® Transmitter PLL Testing — A Comparison of Methods
There are several methods of measuring PLL loop response, based on the type of test instrumentation used. As expected, the various methods trade off test accuracy, test speed (throughput), ease of use, ease of setup, and initial cost. In addition …Primer Physical Layer Tests of 100 Gb/s Communications Systems
In this application note, learn how to prepare for compliance measurements on 100G standards including IEEE802.3ba/bj/bm and the tests for optical, electrical, or PAM4 transmitters and receivers that help diagnose noncompliant components and systems.Application Note Practices for Measurements on 25 Gb/s Signaling
This application note describes the measurement practices for the characterization and compliance test of the transmitter and receiver for 25+ Gb/s signaling in 100 G systems. Focus is on oscilloscope measurements, with some comments on BERTs.Application Note Six Sigma’ Mask Testing with a BERTScope® Bit Error Rate Tester
Six sigma is a form of mask testing that provides for critical insight when mask testing depth specification are important for pass/fail testing or deeper evaluation on high-speed signaling standards to provide a significantly more complete picture …Application Note Signal Integrity of Reference Clock Bleed-Through in an IC
This application note examines some signal integrity examples related to AMB testing, but also with wider applicability. Clock bleed-through is examined, as well as the effect of a lowered supply voltage on error performance.Application Note Characterizing an SFP+ Transceiver at the 16G Fibre Channel Rate
Study the measurements needed to test an SFP+ transceiver to the 16G Fibre Channel standard, covering both Multi- Mode 850 nm and Single Mode 1310 nm interfaces. Included is a test and characterization example using a Single Mode 1310 nm laser SFP+ …Primer Comparing Jitter Using a BERTScope® Bit Error Rate Testing
Comparison of DCD and F/2 Jitter.Application Note Clock Recovery Primer, Part 1
Part 1 of looking at clock recovery from a practical point of view with emphasis on how it affects measurements.Primer Clock Recovery’s Impact on Test and Measurement
As clock recovery becomes increasingly common in more systems and test setups, its effects on measurements must be considered. Many outside influences can disturb the relationship between data and how it is clocked. By understanding the relationship …Application Note Clock Recovery Primer, Part 2
Part 2 of looking at clock recovery from a practical point of view with emphasis on how it affects measurements.Primer Evaluating Stress Components using BER-Based Jitter Measurements
This primers describes how jitter measurements can be self-verified using a BER-based Jitter Peak measurement and how to simplify the jitter measurement challenge by using a pattern that does not contribute pattern-dependent effects, and finally …Primer Exploring Power Supply Voltage Sensitivity in an IC with a BERTScope® Bit Error Rate Tester
Eye diagrams alone may not be as effective in showing major system issues and should be coupled with BER-based measurements for deeper insight and problem resolution.Application Note Exploring Power Supply Voltage Sensitivity in an IC with a BERTScope® Bit Error Rate Tester
Eye diagrams alone may not be as effective in showing major system issues and should be coupled with BER-based measurements for deeper insight and problem resolution.Application Note Dual-Dirac+ Scope Histograms and BERTScan Measurements
This primer discusses how the dual-Dirac relates to practical measurements that can be made with sampling scopes and BER-based instruments.Primer D.C. Blocks, a Trap for the Unwary When Using Long Patterns
It is obvious to focus on ensuring that the upper frequency of the range is adequate to pass the desired data signal; while it is less obvious to worry about the low end frequency specification, this application note discusses that it can be equally …Application Note High Speed Interface Standards
This e-Guide will help you learn more about design challenges for testing PCIe 4.0, SAS, SuperSpeed USB, and DDR4 standards. Within the pages of the eGuide you will also get quick access to technical resources that will help you understand design …How-to Guide
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Software Document Type Part Number: ReleaseDate BSAUSB31 USB 3.1 Receiver Test Application Software, V1.1.1907
The BERTScope USB 3.1 Receiver Test Automation Software runs on a BERTScope or PC, and connects to the BERTScope, DPP, CR, and Instrument Switch test equipment via LAN. It uses remote control automation protocols to fully automate USB 3.1 calibration …Application 066171100 BERTSCOPE APPLICATION SOFTWARE, V11.02.1886
BERTScope(R) Analyzers are designed for applications from 500 Mb/s to 28.6 Gb/s. They are the industry`s first multi-Gb/s instruments that combine the eye diagram analysis capabilities of high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes together with BER …Application 066165802 BERTScope Software Release, V 10.15.1284
BERTScope(R) Analyzers are designed for applications from 500 Mb/s to 28.6 Gb/s. They are the industry`s first multi-Gb/s instruments that combine the eye diagram analysis capabilities of high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes together with BER …Firmware 066148402 BERTScope Software Release
BERTScope(R) Analyzers are designed for applications from 500 Mb/s to 26 Gb/s. They are the industry`s first multi-Gb/s instruments that combine the eye diagram analysis capabilities of high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes together with BER pattern …Application 066123808 BERTScope Driver for LabVIEW V1.0.2
BERTScope? and BERTScope? S Driver for LabVIEW Version 1.0.2 Release Date: June 1, 2006Driver 066130500 BERTScope Software Release V 10.11.1006
BERTScope(R) Analyzers are designed for applications from 500 Mb/s to 26 Gb/s. They are the industry's first multi-Gb/s instruments that combine the eye diagram analysis capabilities of high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes together with BER pattern …Firmware 066123802 Bertscope Software Support - Jitter Tolerance Template files V1.0
BERTScope Template files to be used with the Jitter Tolerance applications.Waveform 066125000 Bertscope USB 3.0 Support files V1.0
The compressed file has the User patterns, Mask, JTOL and Configuration files for the Bertscope USB 3.0 application.Waveform 066124700 Bertscope SATA Support files V1.0
The compressed file has the BERTScope User patterns and JTOL files for the Bertscope SATA application.Waveform 066124800 Bertscope PCI Express Support Files V 1.0
The compressed file has BERTScope User patterns, Mask Files and Jitter Tolerance files for the Bertscope PCI Express Application.Waveform 066124600 Bertscope SAS Support files V1.0
The compressed file has the BERTScope User patterns and Jitter Tolerance files for the Bertscope SAS application.Application 066124900 Tektronix Receiver Test Application Software for USB3.1 Gen1 and Gen2 - V2.3.0
USB 3.1 Gen1 and Gen2: Testing is described in the USB-IF Compliance Test Specification (CTS) document. Receiver testing is accomplished by connecting the output of a BERT pattern generator as an input to the DUT, through a specialized set of …Application 066195002 BERTScope Application Software, V11.02.1903
BERTScope(R) Analyzers are designed for applications from 500 Mb/s to 28.6 Gb/s. They are the industry`s first multi-Gb/s instruments that combine the eye diagram analysis capabilities of high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes together with BER …Application 066165804 BSAPCI3 PCIe 3.0 Receiver Test Application Software, V1.1.1449
The PCIe 3.0 Receiver Test Automation Software (BSAPCI3) runs on a BERTScope or peripheral PC, and connects to a BERTScope and DPP (Digital PreEmphasis Processor) test equipment via LAN. It uses remote control automation protocols to fully automate …Application 066156501
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FAQS FAQ ID I want to know how to view the .ram user pattern files on the BERT scopes. I used to be able to view them but cannot locate the process anymore. I would like to view them in hex format. If I recall correctly, the .RAM format includes repeats for sections of the data, and isn't directly readable.
For viewing of RAM files, use the Editor view. Within the Editor view, press File, Open, Raw RAM Memory File.64856 How do I use TekExpress to perform a USB 3.0 Device Transmitter Test?
USB 3 Tx Testing ScriptHello and welcome to Tektronix! Today I’m going to walk through a USB 3 Device Transmitter Test using TekExpress.A USB 3 Transmitter test consists of acquiring the signal from a USB 3 Device and running it through various tests …69376 I have lost or damaged one of the front panel signal connectors on my Tektronix BERT scope. How do I obtain a replacement connector?
A replacement connector is Tektronix p/n 131906200. These connectors are designed to be easily replaceable as they unscrew from the permant front panel input connector. When damaged, you remove the damaged connector and replace with a new connector …64646 Can Microsoft Remote Desktop be used with Windows based oscilloscopes?
Yes, the Remote Desktop feature of the Professional Editions of Windows can be used on Tektronix DPO/MSO/CSA Series Oscilloscopes running Windows XP or later operating systems. In order to use the Remote Desktop feature of Windows, you will need to …61606
