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Keysight Technologies M8040A High-Performance BERT User Manual (668 pages)

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Safety Summary
3
Compliance and Environmental Information
5
1 Introduction

6
- About this Guide
  6
- Table of Contents
  7
Overview

24
- J-BERT M8020A High-Performance BERT
  24
- M8030A Multi-Channel BERT
  25
- M8040A High-Performance BERT
  26
- Document History
  28
- Related Documents
  29
- Abbreviations Used in this Document
  29
2 Know Your Hardware

31
M8020A Overview

32
M9505A Axie Chassis

33
- Axie Embedded System Module (USB ESM)
  34
Host Computer

35
M8030A Overview

36
M9514A Axie Chassis

37
- Axie System Module (ASM)
  38
- Keysight M9537A Axie Embedded Controller Module
  39
M8020A / M8030A Modules

40
M8020A Module Setup

55
- Setting up a Single Channel System
  55
- Setting up a Multi-Channel System
  55
M8030A Module Setup

57
- M8030A Modules Arrangement Example
  58
M8040A Overview

59
M8040A Modules

60
M8040A Module Setup

69
AWG Modules Supported by M8070A System Software

70
- M8195A 65 Gsa/S Arbitrary Waveform Generator
  70
- M8196A 92 Gsa/S Arbitrary Waveform Generator
  71
Other Supported Hardware(S)

72
- Keysight N1076A/N1077A DCA-M Clock Recovery
  72
- Keysight Real Time Oscilloscopes
  73
Hardware Setup for M8046A and M8062A Modules

74
- Limitations
  75
ESD Protection

76
3 Quick Tour with M8070A User Interface

82
Overview

82
Launching M8070A User Interface

83
- Messages While Launching M8070A GUI
  83
- Load Setting
  85
- Get Module Information
  87
Exploring M8070A User Interface

89
- Title Bar
  89
- Menu Bar
  89
- Main Window
  109
- Status Bar
  110
Other GUI Features

115
Recall/Save Instrument State

122
- Recall Instrument State
  122
- Save Instrument State
  123
4 User Interface - M8070A Display Views

125
Overview

126
Module View

127
- How to Launch Module View
  127
- Input and Output Ports
  130
- Show Module Information
  136
- Selecting Single/Multiple Ports
  137
- Parameters Window
  137
- Creating Groups in the Module View
  155
System View

156
- Using the Zoom Tool
  157
- Understanding the System View
  158
- System View with M8061A Integration
  162
- System View with M8062A Integration
  169
- M8040A System View
  173
Impairment Setup View

175
Group View

185
- How to Launch Group View
  185
Setup View

191
- How to Access the Setup View
  191
- Understanding Setup View
  192
- GUI Elements Description
  195
- How to Perform a Basic Measurement
  197
Adjustable Intersymbol Interference

198
- Using System View for ISI Configuration
  198
- How to Launch Adjustable ISI Window
  199
- Toolbar
  200
- Adjustable ISI Graph
  201
- ISI Parameters
  201
- Intersymbol Interference (ISI) Setup
  202
Controlling AWG(S) from M8070A User Interface

203
Extended Sequencing Capabilities in Awgs

221
- Basic Sequencing
  221
- Extended Sequencing
  221
- Block Settings
  223
- Event Configuration
  225
- SCPI Commands
  225
Controlling N1076A/77A from M8070A

226
- One Time Preparation
  226
- Using N1076A/77A from Within M8070A
  228
- Flexdca and N1076A/77A Documentation
  230
- Offline Usage
  230
Controlling a Real-Time Oscilloscope from M8070A

233
5 Setting up Generator

249
Overview

250
M8020A/M8030A Generator Ports

251
M8040A Generator Ports

253
- Understanding the Output Protection Circuit
  254
- Understanding the Output Level Parameters
  255
- Why Incorrect Terminations Could Damage Your Device
  258
- AC Coupling and Bias Tees
  258
- Setting up Terminations
  261
- DC Check (Unbalanced/Balanced Termination) for M8040A
  262
- Adjust Output Levels (Optional)
  265
- De-Emphasis Signal Generator
  266
- M8045A De-Emphasis
  269
- Setting up Data out Port Parameters
  272
- Setting up Output Timing
  274
- Line Coding
  275
Bit Rate

277
- When to Use an External Clock Source
  277
- Bit Rate Range
  277
- Spread Spectrum Clocking
  279
- Setting the Bit Rate
  280
- External Clock Divider
  281
- External PLL Clock Divider and Multiplier
  281
Trigger Output

282
FEC Error Insertion

284
Error Insertion

288
FEC Error Insertion

290
Interference

294
- Common Mode Interference (CMI)
  294
- Differential Mode Interference (DMI)
  295
Jitter Setup

296
- High Frequency Jitter (HF Jitter)
  296
- Low Frequency Jitter (LF Jitter)
  296
- Global Jitter State On/Off Switch
  296
- How to Enable Global Jitter State
  297
- Set Jitter Configuration
  297
6 Setting up Analyzer

309
Overview

310
M8020A/M8030A/M8040A Analyzer Ports

311
Clock Setup

318
- How Does Clock Data Recovery Work
  318
- Phase Locked Loop
  318
- CDR Setup in M8020A/M8030A
  320
- CDR Setup for M8040A
  321
Sampling Point Setup

323
- How Does the Sampling Point Setup Work
  323
- Auto Alignment
  323
- Threshold Center Alignment
  324
- Delay Center Alignment
  325
- Canceling Auto Align
  326
- Alignment BER Threshold
  326
- Sampling Point Setup Window
  326
Equalization

332
Pattern Synchronization

344
Bit Recovery Mode

352
- Understanding Bit Recovery Mode (BRM)
  352
- Setting up Bit Recovery Mode
  353
Line Coding

354
Alignment Results

355
7 Setting up Patterns

357
Pattern Overview

358
Sequence Editor

359
- Overview
  359
- When to Use a Sequence
  359
- How a Sequence Is Defined
  359
- How to Launch a Sequence Editor
  360
- Toolbar
  361
- Creating New Sequence
  362
- Importing a Sequence
  363
- Exporting a Sequence
  365
- Creating a Loop
  365
- Loop Within Sequences
  366
- Modifying the Existing Sequences
  366
- Sequence Setting Window
  367
- Editing a Pattern in a Sequence Editor
  387
- Sharing Sequences
  388
User-Defined Sequences

389
- Sequence Block Display
  389
- Sequence Block Parameters
  389
- Select Pattern Dialog
  390
Application Specific Patterns

393
- Oif Cei
  393
- Ieee
  394
Pattern Editor

395
- How to Launch Pattern Editor
  395
- Toolbar
  396
- Settings Window
  412
- Pattern Edit Pane
  414
- Bit Coding
  419
- 8 B/10B Coding
  
  421
  - 128B/130B Coding
    423
  - 128B/132B Coding
    425
Pattern Capture

428
- How to Launch Pattern Capture Window
  428
- Toolbar
  429
- Parameters Window
  430
- How to Capture a Pattern
  431
- Pattern Capture Pane
  432
- Saving a Captured Pattern
  433
- Capture Results Pane
  433
Interactive Link Training

435
Using M8062A Data out Squelch Feature

455
- Limitations
  455
- Hardware Requirements
  455
- Hardware Setup
  455
- Software Usage
  455
Overview

460
Exploring Measurement User Interface

461
- Launching the Measurement User Interface
  461
- Toolbar
  462
- Status Indicator
  463
- Measurement History Window
  463
- Copy Measurement History Properties
  464
- Measurement Graph
  464
- Parameters Window
  465
- Calculated Results Pane
  465
Error Ratio Measurement

467
- Overview
  467
- Launching Error Ratio Measurement
  467
- Acquisition and Evaluation Parameters for Error Ratio
  469
- How to Run a Measurement
  470
- Error Ratio Measurement with PAM4 Symbols
  471
- How to Stop a Measurement
  472
- Measurement Graph
  472
- Test Times and Confidence Levels
  473
- Calculated Results
  474
- Error Ratio Measurement for a Group of Analyzers
  477
Output Timing Measurement

479
- Output Timing Characteristics
  479
- Jitter Characteristics
  479
- Example Results
  479
- Understanding the Jitter Calculation
  480
- Explanation of the Fast Total Jitter Measurement
  483
- Evaluation Parameters
  485
- Launching the Output Timing Measurement
  487
- Parameters Pane
  488
- How to Run Output Timing Measurement
  489
- How to Stop Output Timing Measurement
  489
- Measurement Graph
  490
- How an Output Timing Measurement Works
  490
- Calculated Results
  491
- Fast Total Jitter Measurement Results
  493
- Calculated Results for Fast Total Measurement
  493
Output Level Measurement

495
- Overview
  495
- Launching the Output Level Measurement
  495
- Parameters Window
  496
- Changing the Measurement Setting
  499
- Available Views
  499
- How to Execute Output Level Measurement
  500
- How to Stop Output Level Measurement
  500
- Measurement Graph
  500
- How to Improve the Output Levels Display
  502
- How to Change the Output Levels Properties
  502
- Calculated Results
  503
Jitter Tolerance Measurement

508
- Overview
  508
- Understanding Jitter Tolerance
  508
- Types of Jitter
  510
- BER Setup
  511
- Graph Setup
  511
- Instrument Setup
  512
- Measurement Setup
  512
- Launching Jitter Tolerance Measurement
  518
- How to Run Jitter Tolerance Measurement
  519
- How to Stop/Abort Jitter Tolerance Measurement
  519
- Measurement Graph
  520
- Viewing the Jitter Tolerance Results
  521
- Saving Jitter Tolerance Measurement Results
  522
- Using the Jitter Tolerance Template Editor
  522
- Template Editor Toolbar
  523
- Template Editor Functions
  524
Eye Diagram Measurement

525
Parameter Sweep Plugin

534
9 Utilities

541
Overview

542
Script Editor

543
- Launching the Script Editor
  544
- Toolbar
  545
- Editor Pane
  547
- Output Pane
  548
- Console
  549
- Settings Window
  549
- Find and Replace
  551
- Creating a Script
  552
- Saving a Script
  552
- Importing a Script
  552
- Exporting a Script
  553
- Running a Script
  553
- Stopping a Script
  554
- Adding Duplicate Row/Selection in the Code
  554
DUT Control Interface

556
- Launching the DUT Control Interfacer
  556
- Toolbar
  558
- Editor Pane
  560
- Output Pane
  562
- Console
  562
- Insert Code Window
  563
- Settings Window
  563
- Find and Replace
  565
- Creating a New Script
  566
- Open a Script
  566
- Saving a Script
  566
- Importing a Script
  566
- Exporting a Script
  567
- Running a Script
  568
- Stopping a Script
  568
- Adding Duplicate Row/Selection in the Code
  568
- Effects on M8070A GUI on Installing a DUT Control Script
  569
- Writing a Script Code for DUT Control Interface
  571
- Communication with the M8070A Instrument Layer
  578
SCPI Editor

588
- SCPI Basics
  588
- Executing SCPI Commands
  592
SCPI Recorder

593
Self Test Utility

596
- Launching the Self Test Utility
  596
- Toolbar
  597
- Self Test History
  597
- Self Test Results Window
  598
- Executing Self Test
  598
- Aborting Self Test
  599
- Saving Self Test Results
  599
- Deleting Self Test Results
  600
Licenses Window

601
- Launching the Licenses Window
  601
Settings Window

602
- Display Tab
  603
- Channel Tab
  603
- Hints Tab
  604
Logger Window

605
SCPI Server Information

606
Plug-In Manager

607
10 Licenses

614
Overview

614
Supported Licenses

615
- Node-Locked (Uncounted) Licenses
  615
- Floating Licenses
  617
- Module-Specific Licenses
  617
M8020A/M8030A Licenses

618
M8040A Licenses

626
- M8045A Pattern Generator and Clock Module, 32/64 Gbaud
  626
- M8046A Analyzer Module, 32/64 Gbaud
  627
Keysight License Manager

628
Keysight License Service

629
Installing the Licenses

630
11 Appendix

647
Basic Troubleshooting

648
- Updating Software Components
  648
- The Chassis Does Not Power up
  648
- Module Is Exceptionally Hot
  648
- Contacting Keysight Technologies
  648
M8070A Factory Patterns

649

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction

Overview

2 Know Your Hardware

M8020A Overview

M9505A Axie Chassis

Host Computer

M8030A Overview

M9514A Axie Chassis

M8020A / M8030A Modules

M8020A Module Setup

M8030A Module Setup

M8040A Overview

M8040A Modules

M8040A Module Setup

AWG Modules Supported by M8070A System Software

Other Supported Hardware(S)

Hardware Setup for M8046A and M8062A Modules

ESD Protection

3 Quick Tour with M8070A User Interface

Overview

Launching M8070A User Interface

Exploring M8070A User Interface

Other GUI Features

Recall/Save Instrument State

4 User Interface - M8070A Display Views

Overview

Module View

System View

Impairment Setup View

Group View

Setup View

Adjustable Intersymbol Interference

Controlling AWG(S) from M8070A User Interface

Extended Sequencing Capabilities in Awgs

Controlling N1076A/77A from M8070A

Controlling a Real-Time Oscilloscope from M8070A

5 Setting up Generator

Overview

M8020A/M8030A Generator Ports

M8040A Generator Ports

Bit Rate

Trigger Output

FEC Error Insertion

Error Insertion

FEC Error Insertion

Interference

Jitter Setup

6 Setting up Analyzer

Overview

M8020A/M8030A/M8040A Analyzer Ports

Clock Setup

Sampling Point Setup

Equalization

Pattern Synchronization

Bit Recovery Mode

Line Coding

Alignment Results

7 Setting up Patterns

Pattern Overview

Sequence Editor

User-Defined Sequences

Application Specific Patterns

Pattern Editor

8 B/10B Coding

Pattern Capture

Interactive Link Training

Using M8062A Data out Squelch Feature

Overview

Exploring Measurement User Interface

Error Ratio Measurement

Output Timing Measurement

Output Level Measurement

Jitter Tolerance Measurement

Eye Diagram Measurement

Parameter Sweep Plugin

9 Utilities

Overview