Tektonix announces one-button test software

The oscilloscope-based XGbT test automation software and test fixtures lower cost by nearly 50 per cent Using the Tektronix solution, 10GBase-T designers and validation engineers can improve efficiency with features of the Tektronix DPO7000 Series and DPO/DSA70000 Series Real-Time Oscilloscopes, XGbT software and XGbT Test Fixtures.

The 10GBase-T software is built on the Tekexpress test automation framework which enables additional automation steps that may be required for unique measurement needs - such as one-button control of a Tektronix AWG7000B Series Arbitrary Waveform Generator for Return Loss measurements.

Compared to competitive offerings which require the use of an oscilloscope, vector network analyser (VNA) and spectrum analyser, the Tektronix oscilloscope and software solution provides faster and easier test set-up.

The Tektronix solution conforms to 10GBase-T PHY electrical testing specifications.

The solution allows customers to use all four channels of the DPO/DSA oscilloscope to perform measurements for faster test times and additional cost savings.

Customers can also use a Tektronix P7380 SMA differential probe and P6330 high input impedance probe with the XGbT test fixture to further reduce test time.

For in-depth validation and debugging, the XGbT software includes a reporting module and results export capabilities and can capture test margins and statistical information.