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G0430A PCIe5 Re-Driver Set Operation Manual Fourth Edition For safety and warning information, please read this manual before attempting to use the equipment. Keep this manual with the equipment. ANRITSU CORPORATION Document No.: M-W4083AE-4.0...
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Ensure that you clearly understand the meanings of the symbols BEFORE using the equipment. Some or all of the following symbols may be used on all Anritsu equipment. In addition, there may be other labels attached to products that are not shown in the diagrams in this manual.
For Safety CAUTION Static Sensitive Always take the following anti-static measures to prevent the internal circuit from being damaged when using this equipment. Wear a wrist strap connected to the ground terminal of this equipment. Connect the ground wires of this equipment, external measuring instruments and DUT before connecting a coaxial cable.
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In addition, this warranty is valid only for the original equipment purchaser. It is not transferable if the equipment is resold. Anritsu Corporation shall assume no liability for damage or financial loss of the customer due to the use of or a failure to use this equipment, unless the damage or loss is caused due to Anritsu Corporation’s intentional or gross...
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In the event of this equipment malfunctions, please contact a sales office listed in Anritsu Service and Sales office. Contact information can be found on the last page of the printed version of this manual, and is available in a separate...
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Notes On Export Management This product and its manuals may require an Export License/Approval by the Government of the product's country of origin for re-export from your country. Before re-exporting the product or manuals, please contact us to confirm whether they are export-controlled items or not. When you dispose of export-controlled items, the products/manuals need to be broken/shredded so as not to be unlawfully used for military purpose.
Table of Contents For Safety ............iii About This Manual ..........I Configuration of PCIe5 Re-Driver Set ............. 1 Connection Procedure ..... 2 Installation ................ 2 Setup ................3 Installing Software and Operation .. 6 Preparation ..............6 How to Optimize Return Path .......... 9 Appendix A Channel Control Values of Preset Files ........A-1...
Chapter 1 Configuration of PCIe5 Re-Driver Set Configuration of PCIe5 Re-Driver Set The G0430A PCIe5 Re-Driver Set (hereafter G0430A) is an equalizer for 32 Gbaud NRZ signal. With G0430A for channel loss compensation, the MP1900A Signal Quality Analyzer-R can perform tests according to the PCIe 5.0 standard.
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Posts 3NPS6Ni+SW+WBS Screws +3.3V label For MAEQ-39904B EVM board Red Terminal To use G0430A, the following required components should be prepared by the customer. Table 1-2 Required Components Model Name Q’ty Remarks J1728A Electrical Length J1728A or equivalent Specified Coaxial Cable (0.4m, K Connector)
Chapter 2 Connection Procedure Connection Procedure Installation Support MAEQ-39904B EVM board with screws and posts. 3NPS6Ni+SW+WBS ASB-316.5E Note: Do not disassemble Main board and Controller. Figure 2.1-1 Installing Posts Place the MAEQ-39904B EVM board on a horizontal and level surface. Stick the +3.3V label near the red terminal.
Chapter 2 Connection Procedure Setup CAUTION Never feed a voltage of more than +3.3 V for MAEQ-39904B EVM boad. Doing so may cause damage to it. Turn on the MP1900A. Check that the DUT is turned OFF. Set the DC power supply as below. DC voltage: +3.3 V Current Limit:...
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Figure 2.2-1 Cable Connection CAUTION To prevent a short circuit, be careful not to allow the 2.92mm Carlisle cables and their end connectors to contact the surface of the MAEQ-39904B EVM board or the DUT. . G0430A +3.3V Power USB Control Ch 0...
Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation Installing Software and Operation Preparation Prepare the G0430A for operation according to the following steps. Install the GUI software on the host PC or MP1900A. Note: The GUI Software works only on Windows 10.
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Connect between the MAEQ-39904B Ch2 outputs and the MP1900A ED inputs by using 2.92mm Carlisle connector cables. Make sure the necessary hardware connections for the G0430A are in place, and launch the User Control software by going to Start >...
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation On the individual channel tab, each of the four channels can be configured differently. Figure 3.1-4 Channel Control tab...
When testing the System, connect the G0430A between DUT Tx and ED. Refer to Chapter 2 “Connection Procedure” for how to set up the G0430A. Though the G0430A is not required for AIC Test, it is the same as the method of optimizing Return Path for System / AIC test.
Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation Preparation of preset files To optimize the Return Path, you are required to prepare preset files for MAEQ-39904B. Copy the zip file from the USB flash drive to the PC or MP1900A. \Macom_MAEQ-39904_EQ_Preset.zip Extract the zip file, and then make sure that the following 21 files are in the directory you specify.
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation Optimization procedure Refer to the “Receiver Link Equalization Test” section in the MX183000A High-Speed Serial Data Test Software Operation Manual and set up the test configuration according to the figure below. Turn on the DUT. Start MX183000A, set Specification to 5.0(32.0 GT/s), and then turn off all the stresses below.
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CTLE Gain to 0.0 dB. Figure 3.2-3 LEQ Test Setting of MX183000A Link Training Turn the G0430A on, load channel control parameters shown in Table A-1 from a preset file named MAEQ-39904_EQ_P0.txt first as shown in Figure 3.2-1.
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation 3c to P8, set the preset file number of the re-driver to EQ_P0, and then retry to check the Loopback state according to step 6a. 6c. If Loopback cannot be established even with Preset P8, redo step 6b with the Preset values set to P7, P6, ...
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation 7d. Wait until Auto Search is completed, and then check BER. 7e. Increase the preset file number of the re-driver by 1 or 2 at a time, and then check the BER again. If the optimal preset BER numbers are detected in succession, repeat until you find the preset number at which the BER deteriorates.
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation 7i. Run Auto Search Click Operate MP1900A to switch over to MP1900A GUI. Click the Auto Search button. Set as below and click Start: Mode: Fine(NRZ) Item: Threshold & Phase CTLE Auto Adjust: ON 7j.
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(steps 1-7), as shown below: ● Preset setting confirmed in step 6. DUT Initial Preset (Preset Hint Tx) DUT Target Preset (Change Preset) ● Threshold, Phase, and G0430A settings confirmed in step 7. CTLE setting is effective only when step 7i is followed.
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation Now, the Return Path is successfully optimized. CTLE Gain* Clock Delay CDR Tune* * Only when steps 7g to 7j are followed Figure 3.2-4 Setting Example of Optimization of Return Path...
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Chapter 3 Installing Software and Operation...
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Appendix A Recommended Channel Control Values The following table shows recommened combinations of values for Figure 3.1-4 Channel Control tab. Table A-1 Recommended Channel Control Values CH1 EQ Bias ch1_eq_lf CH2 EQ Bias ch2_eq_lf Set No. ch1_eq_hf ch2_eq_hf Control (dB) Control (dB)
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Appendix A Recommended Channel Control Values A-2.
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