Ethernet Electrical Testing Software for 5/6 Series

MSO
Option 5-CMENET/6-CMENET and 5-CMENETML/6-CMENETML
Application Datasheet

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Get more visibility into your Ethernet designs with 1000BASE-T/100BASE- Ethernet compliance testing has some unique measurement challenges:
TX/10BASE-T PHY Measurement and Analysis on the 5/6 Series MSO.
Generating the disturbing signals requires you to generate pattern data
The combination of the oscilloscope, analysis software – Option 5-
and noise to create real-world noise for some measurements.
CMENET/6-CMENET, and a wide range of available analog probes
enables you to perform detailed and accurate amplitude and timing You must test amplitude, timing, return loss, and template
measurements on your designs. The 12-bit analog-to-digital converters in measurements for the ethernet standards:
the 5/6 Series MSO deliver precise measurement data. The 100BASE-TX standard outlines 12 tests per port plus CMRR
Option 5-CMENET/6-CMENET is a standard specific application for and more
Tektronix 5/6 Series MSO Oscilloscopes. This application includes The 1000BASE-T standard calls for 80 tests per port plus BER,
compliance measurements that enable you to achieve new levels of CMRR, and more
debugging, efficiency, and accuracy. Option 5-CMENET/6-CMENET adds a The 10BASE-T standard specifies 22 tests per port plus fault
long list of IEEE 802.3 and ANSI X3.263 specific measurements for tolerance and CMRR
different Ethernet standards to the standard jitter, timing, and signal quality
measurements in the 5/6 Series MSO oscilloscopes. Because of the large number of individual tests, compliance testing
takes a lot of setup and measurement time, and makes repeatable
measurement results difficult to achieve.
Key features
Comprehensive Ethernet PHY test coverage supporting multiple
speeds. Automated Ethernet physical layer
Highly optimized and intuitive user interface for quick test configuration
compliance testing
and validation of electrical signals. Automated TekExpress Ethernet electrical testing with option 5-CMENET/
6-CMENET requires an oscilloscope with minimum bandwidth of 1 GHz.
Compliance and margin testing for accurate analysis and improved
This application provides automated compliance testing for Ethernet
interoperability.
verification.
Time-domain and frequency-domain measurements made with a single
Executing all of the measurements manually is extremely time-consuming.
instrument.
TekExpress Ethernet software provides you an automation framework,
Jitter and timing measurements with and without filters. enabling you to execute all of the measurements with less user
intervention, such as when you need to change the connections.
Amplitude and droop testing for transmitter performance.
Detailed test reports with results, pass/fail info, test margin, and test
specific waveform images.
Configure test parameters and limits for debug and characterization.
Configure multiple test runs and analyze the results.
Preview the test mode waveform before running the tests.
Additional Peak Distortion Vs Phase Offset and Error Values Vs
Symbol Number plots for 1000BASE-T distortion tests.

TekExpress Ethernet test selection panel

TekExpress Ethernet software allows you to choose complete or selective

testing of any of the transmitter electrical specifications. Tests are
configured by following a step-by-step process. The software sets up the
oscilloscope and automates the testing, guiding you to accurate and
repeatable results. It generates a comprehensive, date-stamped test report
with pass/fail results, waveforms, and data plots.

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Software navigation follows a logical workflow for quick test setups, 1000Base-T-Multi Pair testing
changes and review of test results. Valid testing requires proper cabling, The 1000Base-T consists of four pairs of full duplex signals namely, Pair A,
probes, and connections between fixtures, instruments, and the device Pair B, Pair C, and Pair D. The compliance testing of the Ethernet testing
under test (DUT). The software provides setup instructions for each test, requires all the four pairs/lanes of signals to be tested for all the parameters
with images and reference illustrations showing correct configurations. listed below the disturbing and non-disturbing options.
TekExpress Ethernet software requires a Tektronix 5/6 Series MSO
oscilloscope with Option 5-WIN/6-WIN or SUP5-WIN/SUP6-WIN (Microsoft
Windows 10). This is a Windows application and the software displays
TekExpress Ethernet software and test reports on the oscilloscope display.
However, for convenience an external monitor may be connected to the
5/6 Series MSO so test controls and reports can be viewed on the external
display, while signal acquisition is observed on the primary oscilloscope
display.

1000Base-T-Multi Pair testing setup

TekExpress Ethernet results panel displaying tests results

Test pair setup for four pairs

The traditional approach is testing of each pair sequentially. Most systems

come with multiple ports. Testing four pairs of signals on each port
sequentially can lead to very long test times and subsequently a longer
time to market. The new approach tests all four pairs of signals at the same
time in the non-disturbing signal mode testing. Parallel testing for pairs in
non-disturbing signal mode leads to saving 30 minutes of test time as
compared to running a single pair test four times. This leads to saving days
of test time in characterization labs and hence, a faster time to market.

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The multi-pair top up on 5-CMENET/6-CMENET enables both two pair and

four pair parallel testing for non-disturbing signal mode. The two pair testing
requires two probes and the four pair option requires four probes. The TC2
section of the TF-GBE-BTP provides parallel access to all the four pairs.
The TekExpress application allows both options: Traditional approach of
single lane testing and optionally, multi pair.

Multi Pair testing

Amplitude tests
The industry standards require the signals to have amplitudes within
specified ranges to assure interoperability between devices. The amplitude
tests vary with the signal speeds but include such parameters as peak or
peak-to-peak amplitude, overshoot, common mode voltage, and positive/
negative pulse symmetry.

Timing tests
Timing parameters of the signals are also specified by the standards.
These tests include timing measurements such as rise time, fall time, and
difference or symmetry between rise and fall times.

Jitter tests
Jitter tests quantify the timing variations of the edges of the signal, using
specified test patterns. These jitter measurements include the contributions
from duty cycle distortion and the baseline wander. Jitter is determined by
accumulating waveforms, measuring the width of the accumulated points at
the eye crossing. The peak-to-peak is inferred from minimum and
maximum values in the tails of the histogram.

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Template tests
Template mask tests are often used to quickly verify that the transmitted
signal meets industry-standard requirements. These template masks are
defined so that signal distortions such as overshoot, jitter, incorrect rise and
fall times, etc., will cause the mask test to fail.

TekExpress Ethernet running 1000BASE-T template measurement

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TekExpress Ethernet running 100BASE-T AOI template

TekExpress Ethernet running 10BASE-T MAU temple test

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Return Loss test The TekExpress application enables two ways of testing. One where the
The return loss of the cabling system can affect interoperability of the AFG/AWG can be used in automated solution and the other where the S-
system. The Ethernet standard defines the minimum amount of attenuation parameter files from a TTR500 can be used for report generation. In the
the reflected signal should have relative to the incident signal. The Return case of AFG/AWG, the application supports return loss testing on upto two
Loss test measures the impedance, typically over the range of 100 Ω pairs at a time. This helps reduce test time by half and thus, saving
±15%. The TekExpress Ethernet ingeniously performs the Return Loss test considerable amount of time.
for 85, 100, and 115 Ω (111 Ω for 10BASE-T) impedances as prescribed by
the standard, using the 5/6 Series MSO and AFG/AWG series used for
other tests, enabling efficient usage of resources.

1000BASE-T Return Loss plot

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Test report generation Test fixtures

TekExpress Ethernet allows you to quickly validate and generate detailed The TF-GBE Series of test fixtures supports many of the Ethernet
reports with images and setup details at the end of every execution. compliance tests, providing convenient signal access, test points for
accurate removal of disturbing signals, return loss calibration, and cross-
connect circuits to connect to traffic generators and link partners. The TF-
GBE-BTP is the basic test fixture package for 10/100/1000BASE-T tests.
The TF-GBE-ATP is the advanced test fixture package which also includes
a 1000BASE-T jitter test channel cable.

TF-GBE-BTP Basic Ethernet Test Fixture.

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Key measurements
TekExpress Ethernet Electrical Testing Software provides the following key measurements:
1000BASE-T (available with and without disturbing signal test option)
With and without disturber
Template A
Template B
Template C
Template D
Template F
Template H
Peak A
Peak B
Peak C
Peak D
Droop G
Droop J
Distortion (with and without clock)
Master Jitter - Filtered and unfiltered (with and without clock)
Slave Jitter - Filtered and Unfiltered (with and without clock)
Common Mode Voltage
Return Loss
100BASE-TX
AOI Template
Rise Time
Fall Time
Rise/Fall Time Symmetry
Differential Output Voltage
Amplitude Symmetry
Waveform Overshoot
Duty Cycle Distortion
Jitter
Return Loss
10BASE-T
Link Pulse (With and without TPM)
TP_IDL (With and without TPM)
MAU Template
Harmonics
Common Mode Voltage
Differential Voltage
Jitter
Return Loss

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Ordering information

Required hardware
Oscilloscope 5 or 6 Series MSO oscilloscope with minimum bandwidth of 1 GHz (option 5-BW-1000 or 6-BW-1000)
5-WIN or 6-WIN (Removable SSD with Microsoft Windows 10 operating system)
Supported instruments MSO54, MSO56, MSO58 and MSO64

Required software
Application Options License type
TekExpress Ethernet (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 5-CMENET New instrument license
10BASE-T) automated compliance test solution 6-CMENET
SUP5-CMENET Upgrade license
SUP6-CMENET
SUP5-CMENET-FL Floating license
SUP6-CMENET-FL
Multilane Ethernet (1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 5-CMENETML 1 New Instrument license
10BASE-T) automated compliance test solution 6-CMENETML 1 Requires 5/6-CMENET
SUP5-CMENETML 1 Upgrade license
SUP6-CMENETML 1 Requires 5/6-CMENET
SUP5-CMENETML-FL 1 Floating license
SUP6-CMENETML-FL 1 Requires 5/6-CMENET-FL

Recommended probes and accessories

Probes Recommended Quantity
Differential probe TDP3500 Two 2
TDP1500 Four for Multi-pair

P6247 3
P6248 3

Recommended test fixtures

Test Fixtures Vendor
TF-GBE-BTP Basic Ethernet Test Fixture
TF-GBE-ATP Advanced Ethernet Test Fixture with Jitter Channel
TF-GBE-JTC 103 meter 1000BASE-T Jitter Test Channel Cable
TF-GBE-SIC Short (4 inch or 0.1 meter) RJ-45 Interconnect Cable

1 5/6-CMENET is mandatory for all options 5/6-CMENETML.

2 For 1000BASE-T Slave jitter testing an additional differential probe is required.

3 For P6247/8 use the appropriate TPA-BNC adapter.

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Supported signal sources (for Disturbing signal and Return Loss testing)
Instrument Models
Arbitrary Function Generator AFG31000 4 (recommended), AFG3000 Series
Arbitrary Waveform Generator AWG5200, AWG5000C, AWG7000C, AWG7000C Series

Tektronix is registered to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 by SRI Quality System Registrar.

Product(s) complies with IEEE Standard 488.1-1987, RS-232-C, and with Tektronix Standard Codes and Formats.

Product Area Assessed: The planning, design/development and manufacture of electronic Test and Measurement instruments.

4 Supported models - AFG31252, AFG31152, and AFG31102

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