However, as data rates climb, ensuring signal integrity during semiconductor testing becomes exponentially more difficult.

The data connection device under test in Figure 1 is characterized by comparing test signals sent into the link with signals measured at the link output. The differences between these two test signals ...

This article appeared in Microwaves & RF and has been published here with permission. Phase stability means reliable performance in specific test-and-measurement applications that call for a close ...

Sun Won Lee, Anritsu, discusses the company’s test and measurement technology expertise, with particular reference to ...

Interconnect cables play an important role in electronics testing. As high-speed signal communications continue to advance, cabling solutions will need to keep up with high-speed, multiport testing.

Based on the Tektronix 5 Series mixed-signal oscilloscope, the B version adds an auxiliary trigger input and extends generator frequency. These upgraded capabilities enable fast, thorough checks of ...

The transition to HDMI 2.0 was overwhelmingly driven by the urge to support higher resolution signals, notably 4K HDR 4:4:4 with a 600-megapixel flow rate. HDMI 2.0 is furthermore built to accommodate ...

In Part 1, we explored the basic characteristics governing high-speed SerDes channels. This article focuses on real-world issues, such as parasitics and impedance mismatches, that require additional ...

Differential pairs in high-speed serial links require tight control of impedance, skew, and coupling to limit reflections, mode conversion, and crosstalk. At multi-gigabit data rates, small deviations ...

Leading-edge chip desiLeading-edge chip design was never easy, but it’s getting harder all the time. Rapid advances in communication systems are driving data rates higher. With the emergence of ...

Samtec, Inc. has released the BE71A Bulls Eye Phase & Amplitude Stable Test Assembly. Optimized for use out to 71 GHz in ...