Introduction The amp splitter, MPHY-M52-SPLIT-X, board allows developers to tap signals between the Host and DUT and send them to a protocol analyzer using SMP-mini connectors. The amp splitter board uses a 66 / 33 resistive divider and provides the “66” side to the Host / DUT. This provides an additional ~ 2 dB of signal for the Host / DUT, compared to a 50 / 50 resistive divider.
Use Case Requirements The amp splitter requires the following minimum differential signal requirements at a given bit error rate at the SMP connection point. If an oscilloscope is available, you can confirm your test configuration aligns with these parameters. • Inner eye width = 100ps Minimum for GEAR3, 60ps for GEAR4 and 30ps for GEAR5 IGURE •...
Connecting the Amp Splitter Figure 3 - Cabling Between Amp Splitter and Analyzer Cable Configuration When connecting the DUT, ensure you use low-loss, phase matched cables. The connectors on the amp splitter board, MPHY-M52-SPLIT-X, are male SMP-mini. The connectors on the protocol analyzer are male SMP.
Example: PA0 and PA1 on the first MPHY-M52-SPLIT-X board should connect to Sublink 0 Rx0 and Rx1, respectively. PA0 and PA1 on the second MPHY-M52-SPLIT-X board should connect to Sublink 1 Rx 0 and Rx1, respectively. Onboard Switch Settings S1 is a 4-bit maintained switch bank, labeled Control 1.
Status Lights The Amp Splitter has one power LED and three status LEDs on the top side of the daughter board, labeled Status IGURE Reset Figure 4: Status LEDs and Control/Reset Switches Status lights #1 and #2 are blue lights used to indicate microcontroller modes, these are discussed in the section.
Status light #3 will briefly illuminate during power-up and will stay lit whenever the microcontroller encounters an error. If Status light #3 is illuminated, you must power cycle the board to clear the error state. Contact Teledyne LeCroy technical support if Status light #3 continues to illuminate after repeated power resets.
If you hold the Reset button for approximately five seconds, the microcontroller will erase the previously saved channel amplifier settings and go back to broadcast mode. When you reach the mode, the #3 LED will light, followed by #1, #2, and #3 illuminating, indicating that the microcontroller has been reset and is in broadcast mode.
5. Repeats steps 3 and 4 for the PA1 output. 6. If the absolute value of the measured offset voltage for either PA0 or PA1 is greater 3mV, please contact Teledyne LeCroy technical support, refer to RROR EFERENCE SOURCE NOT FOUND Figure 4 Offset Cancellation Measurement Setup Teledyne Confidential;...
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