SyntheSys Research BSA17500CSI BERTScope 17.5 Gb/s Pattern Generator and Error Analyzer

SyntheSys Research BSA17500CSi

The SyntheSys Research BERTScope 17500CSi represents the pinnacle of advanced testing solutions, offering unparalleled capabilities for today’s high-speed serial data interfaces. Operating at speeds of up to 17.5 Gb/s, this equipment seamlessly supports a range of protocols, from 1 Gb Ethernet (GbE) to 10 GbE, and is poised to accommodate future serial technologies, including:

• 16x Fibre Channel
• 12 Gb/s SAS
• 8.0 GT/s Gen 3 PCI Express®
• Potential 16.0 GT/s Gen 4 PCI Express
• Proprietary chip interfaces
• Next Generation Backplanes

Key Features and Specifications

• BER Analysis: Equipped with patented error location analysis for precise BER assessments.
• Eye Diagram Testing: Features BER correlated eye diagram & mask testing for reliable data integrity evaluation.
• Jitter Analysis: MJSQ1 compliant dual-Dirac based Jitter Peak analysis for superior measurement accuracy.
• Q-Factor Assessment: Offers a BER-based view of vertical eye opening and BER contour analysis with compliance mask testing at deep BER levels.
• Automated Compliance Testing: Includes automated jitter tolerance compliance and margin testing for thorough evaluations.
• Jitter Map Option: Provides jitter decomposition on long patterns like PRBS-31 based on BER measurements.
• FIR Explorer: Converts insertion loss measurements into FIR tap settings for effective emulation or correction.
• Flexible Clock Outputs: Rear panel differential reference clock outputs and single-ended reference clock input at seven selectable frequencies for advanced synchronization capabilities.
• Enhanced System Compatibility: Runs on Windows XP, ensuring better web security and better compatibility with local IT policies.
• Expanded Memory: 128Mb RAM memory allows for capturing extremely long stress patterns for comprehensive testing.
• Increased USB Ports: USB port count enhanced from two to four for expanded connectivity options.

Reference Clock Frequencies

• 10 MHz
• 100 MHz
• 106.25 MHz
• 133.33 MHz
• 156.25 MHz
• 166.67 MHz
• 200 MHz

Comprehensive Functionalities

• Pattern generation
• Error detection
• Eye diagram analysis and Mask Testing
• Physical Layer Analysis
• Error Correction
• Coding and Mapping
• Enhanced stress generation with expanded SJ range
• SSC capability
• Automated jitter tolerance testing

Additional Options Available

• Jitter Map
• PatternVu Equalization Processing
• PCIe stress generation
• F/2 jitter generation
• Live Data Analysis