Xgig XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-EIC 16-lane CEM Endpoint Exerciser Test Card for PCI Express 6.0

16-lane CEM test card that lets the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 Exerciser appear as an Endpoint in a host system at up to 64GT/s.

Host connection: PCIe CEM slot (bottom edge CEM connector)
Link width: up to 16-lanes (bi-directional)
Maximum data rate: 64GT/s
Compatible PCIe rates: 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16 and 32GT/s

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI Xgig 16-lane CEM Endpoint Exerciser Test Card connects the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 Analyzer/Exerciser platform to a host system under test. The card installs into a PCIe CEM slot on the host system and allows the Exerciser to appear as an Endpoint to that host. It operates at up to 64GT/s, the PCIe 6.0 rate, across up to 16 bi-directional lanes.

The test card uses high-speed linear signal redrivers to transmit PCIe 6.0 PAM-4 data signals between the Analyzer/Exerciser chassis and the host system under test. This design delivers a clean signal to both the chassis and the host DUT for protocol capture and analysis with minimal tuning effort.

Operation

In Exerciser Endpoint mode, data is generated by the Analyzer/Exerciser chassis and transmitted to the host DUT through the test card, while the data exchange on both the upstream and downstream signal paths is captured as input to the Analyzer. Custom data cables connect the test card to the chassis. In most cases the test card requires an open DUT system chassis while in use.

Together with the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 Analyzer/Exerciser platform, the test card supports debug and verification of new system hardware designs, validation of system BIOS and software, and manufacturing test.

Key Features

Supports link widths up to 16 lanes
Operates at 64GT/s PCIe 6.0 data rates
Compatible with PCIe rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16 and 32GT/s
Supplied with custom data cables for Analyzer/Exerciser chassis attachment
Consistent, repeatable generation and capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other data
Supports error injection for deep system analysis
Supports generation and monitoring of side-band signals
Test card power is independent of the host system; 12V DC 5A power supply included
Custom, exchangeable brackets for secure chassis and endpoint card installations
High-speed linear signal redrivers for PCIe 6.0 PAM-4 signals
Works with the VIAVI XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-PF Analyzer/Exerciser chassis platform
Supported by the Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics

Specifications

Interface

Host connection	PCIe CEM slot (bottom edge CEM connector)
Link width	up to 16-lanes (bi-directional)
Maximum data rate	64GT/s PCIe 6.0 rate
Compatible PCIe rates	2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16 and 32GT/s
Signal path	High-speed linear signal redrivers for PCIe 6.0 PAM-4 data signals
Card connections	Sideband connection, clock connection, REF clock connection, connection to PCIe 6.0 chassis, power connection

Compatibility

Analyzer/Exerciser chassis	VIAVI XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-PF
Software	Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics

Power

Power supply	12V DC 5A Included; test card power is independent of host system

Physical

Dimensions	170 mm (L) x 105 mm (H) x 19 mm (W)

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's documentation. See the datasheet for complete and current values.

Applications

Debug and verification of new system hardware designs
Validation of system BIOS and software
Manufacturing test
PCIe 6.0 Endpoint emulation

Included

Xgig6P-PCIe6-X16-EIC 16-lane CEM Endpoint Exerciser Test Card with cables for PCIe 6.0
Sideband cable for PCIe 6.0
Power supply
Replaceable bracket kit
Quick Start Guide