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TMT4 Margin Tester Specifications and Performance Verification Register now! Click the following link to protect your product. www.tek.com/register *P077173300* 077-1733-00...
Important safety information Important safety information This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe condition. To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that follows the General safety summary. General safety summary Use the product only as specified.
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This section lists the safety and environmental standards with which the instrument complies. This product is intended for use by professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or by children. Compliance questions may be directed to the following address: Tektronix, Inc. PO Box 500, MS 19-045 Beaverton, OR 97077, USA tek.com...
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Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation. • Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building installation. • Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of low-voltage installation. TMT4 Margin Tester Specifications and Performance Verification...
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling). Battery recycling This product contains a small installed lithium metal button cell.
Peak - to - peak differential 0.3 V - 1.5 V input voltage Output characteristics 85 Ω differential source terminated system The M.2 Edge adapter does not use the TMT4 cable in its setup. TMT4 Margin Tester Specifications and Performance Verification...
Specifications Output frequency PCIe compliant reference clock including 100 MHz common clock or SSC enabled (30 - 33 kHz) Output frequency accuracy 100 MHz reference clock with ±300 ppm frequency stability Trigger system (Not yet supported) Input characteristics 50 Ω single ended Input max voltage 3.3 V Output characteristics...
Performance verification procedure The following procedure verifies the end-to-end PCIe link for TMT4 → TMT4 cable → TMT4 adapter → PCIe enabled device. A failing result can indicate a fault in any one of those components in the system. Additional troubleshooting may be required to identify any cause of fault.
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Click the Setup button and verify that the system is in the correct setup to run your connected add-in card scans. If needed, reboot the TMT4 to AIC setup. A Reboot button should appear if this is needed. Set the Test Type to Quick Scan.
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Verify fully seated connections (unplug and replug). b. Verify external power is attached and on as needed by the DUT. 15. Once troubleshooting is complete, run the Gen 3 Quick Scan again. TMT4 Margin Tester Specifications and Performance Verification...
Index Communication ports Controls and indicators Ground strap attachment High density bidirectional signal system Mechanical characteristics PCIe signal system Performance verification procedures Power source Reference clock Specifications Trigger system...
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