IEEE 802.3bs Draft PAM4 Measurements

The IEEE 802.3bs Draft PAM4 Measurements license enables the use of the Keysight N1085A-1FP Compliance and Debug Application. This application installs on a PC or DCA-X and measures your high speed serial host board, module, or IC to required transmit parameters in draft documents for IEEE 400G (P802.3bs for PAM4. You can also take advantage of the industry’s lowest intrinsic jitter of the 86108B Precision Waveform Analyzer. This easy-to-use oscilloscope application lets you:

  • Save time in understanding details of standards
  • Reduce your test times from hours to minutes
  • Debug your device using custom configurations
  • Characterize up to 10 lanes in multi-lane devices

To enable the use of the U3020AS26 switching test set with this compliance and debug application purchase the IEEE 802.3 Compliance Switch Control.

Additional Requirements

  • N1000A oscilloscope with pattern lock option (N1000A-PLK)
  • Research and Development Package license (legacy licenses 200, 201, and 401).
  • For single-module solution: 86108A or 86108B LBW/HBW, 216/232
  • For multiple-module solution: N1045A, N1055A, 86117A or 86118A-H01 dual receiver, 86107A (any option). N4877A-216/232 (for clock recovery). In addition, Two pickoffs.
  • Economy Network Analyzer (ENA) or Performance Network Analyzer (PNA) for S-parameter measurements
  • Matched cable set 86108B-CA3/CA2
  • Two phase trimmers, 86108B-PT3/PT2. Two DC blocks.