VIAVI Xgig MCIO 16-lane Interposer Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-MCIO for PCI Express 5.0 Protocol Analysis
16-lane MCIO/CopprLink interposer that taps PCIe 5.0 traffic at up to 32 GT/s for capture by VIAVI Xgig 5P analyzers.
- Maximum data rate
- 32GT/s
- Compatible PCIe data rates
- 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16GT/s
- Link width
- up to 16-lanes
- Stacking
- Up to two Interposers are stackable
Overview
The VIAVI Xgig 16-lane MCIO/CopprLink Interposer for PCI Express 5.0 (part number Xgig5P-PCIe5-X16-MCIO) supports protocol analysis of PCIe 5.0 communication across an MCIO/CopprLink internal connection. It sits between a 16-lane MCIO host port and an MCIO-attached endpoint device, and is intended for development, debugging and performance tuning of MCIO/CopprLink devices used in server and storage equipment, data center switches and routers, and high performance computing systems.
Bidirectional PCIe 5.0 protocol data on each of the 16 lanes is captured at up to 32 GT/s and delivered to the VIAVI Analyzer through supplied high-performance, low-loss custom cables. High-speed linear signal redrivers buffer the system data signals so that a clean signal reaches both the Analyzer and the devices under test.
Operating modes
In Analyzer mode, data flows between the host system's MCIO interface and the MCIO target DUT as normal, and the signal is tapped inside the interposer from both the upstream and downstream paths. In Jammer mode, or Analyzer/Jammer mode, data flows through the Analyzer chassis, enabling error injection for deeper system analysis.
Installation and software
With system power off, the interposer is connected into the MCIO cable path and to the Analyzer chassis using the supplied MCIO/CopprLink internal cables. The interposer is powered independently of the host system by an included AC adapter. Trace capture conditions are set in the VIAVI Xgig tool suite, which includes Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics, and the interface supports full decode and analysis of PCIe data traffic and link states.
Key Features
- Operates at 32 GT/s PCIe 5.0 data rates
- Downward compatible with PCIe 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 at 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16 GT/s
- Two 74-pin to 74-pin MCIO connectors on each side of the interposer pod
- Supports link widths up to and including 16 lanes
- Up to two interposers are stackable
- Supplied with high-quality custom cables for Analyzer attachment
- Cables supplied for optional clocking sources
- Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering via custom cable
- Supports Jammer error injection for deep system analysis and debug
- High-speed linear redrivers in the data path for good signal capture with minimal tuning
- Interposer power independent of the host system, with included 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC out converter
- LEDs indicate power and operation
- Consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other data
- Works with VIAVI Xgig 5P16 and 5P8 Analyzer/Exerciser/Jammer platforms
- Supported by VIAVI Xgig Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics software
Specifications
| Maximum data rate |
32GT/s
PCIe 5.0
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| Compatible PCIe data rates |
2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16GT/s
PCIe 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0
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| Link width | up to 16-lanes |
| Stacking |
Up to two Interposers are stackable
To support wider link widths
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| DUT connectors |
Two, 74 pin to 74 pin MCIO connectors on each side of the interposer pod
MCIO also known as CopprLink
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| Analyzer connection | Custom high-performance cables |
| Side-band | Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering via custom cable |
| Reference clock | MCX 50-Ohm coax cables for optional clock |
| Signal path | High-speed linear redrivers |
| Indicators | LEDs for power and operation |
| Power supply |
120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC output converter
Interposer power is independent of host system
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| Size (L x W x H) |
165 x 156 x 27 mm
excl. rubber stands
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| Analyzer platforms | Xgig 5P16 and 5P8 Analyzer/Exerciser/Jammer platforms |
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| Software | VIAVI Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.
Applications
- Debug and validation of new ICs with MCIO interface
- MCIO peripheral development
- Host system implementation validation
- Firmware and driver debug
- System BIOS and software validation
- Error injection testing
- Manufacturing test
- Server and storage equipment development
- Data center switches and routers
- High performance computing
Included
- 1 × X16-MCIO Interposer pod for PCIe 5.0
- 4 × 74p to 74p MCIO (aka CopprLink) internal cables
- 2 × Custom high-performance cables
- 1 × Sideband signal cable (to Analyzer)
- 2 × MCX 50-Ohm coax cables for optional clock
- 1 × Power brick, 120/220 input, 12V/3A output
- 1 × Quick Start Guide
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| XGIG-INTPSR-C-Hx | x-year extended hardware warranty — x=1, 2, 3, 4 |
