Xgig XGIG6P-PCIE6-X8-AIC 8-lane CEM Analyzer Interposer for PCI Express 6.0

8-lane CEM slot analyzer interposer that taps PCIe 6.0 traffic at 64GT/s between host and endpoint for VIAVI Xgig analysis.

Data rate: 64GT/s PCIe 6.0
Compatible PCIe rates: 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16GT/s and 32GT/s
Link width: up to 8-lanes
Host connector: Bottom edge 8-lane PCB finger connector

Datasheet

Overview

The VIAVI Solutions Xgig 8-lane CEM slot Analyzer Interposer connects the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 Analyzer/Exerciser chassis to a system under test for 64GT/s x8 capture. It installs into an 8-lane PCIe Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) slot and provides a fully analog signal path between the Root Complex and the Endpoint, tapping the data signals exchanged between host and endpoint devices for input to the Analyzer/Exerciser chassis. It operates at the 64GT/s PCIe 6.0 rate across 8 bi-directional lanes.

The interposer uses high-speed linear signal redrivers to buffer system data signals between the PCIe slot and the PCB fingers, so that a clean signal is delivered to both the Analyzer/Exerciser chassis and the DUT devices for protocol capture and analysis.

Test setup

The interposer is inserted into an 8-lane PCIe slot in the host system, and an endpoint card is installed into its top 8-lane slot connector, creating the test data path. Custom data cables connect the interposer to the VIAVI Analyzer/Exerciser chassis, which captures tapped data from both the upstream and downstream signal paths. The interposer requires an open DUT system chassis while in use.

CEM connections suit a wide range of devices, including graphics cards, storage controllers, network cards and other peripheral devices. VIAVI also offers other interposer types for CEM, U.2, M.2, EDSFF, CDFP (CopprLink), MCIO (CopprLink), flying-lead and other PCIe connections.

Key Features

Supports link widths up to 8 lanes with 64GT/s capture when paired with the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser chassis
Operates at 64GT/s PCIe 6.0 data rates and is compatible with PCIe rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16GT/s and 32GT/s
Top-edge 8-lane CEM slot connector accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards
Bottom-edge 8-lane PCB finger connector installs into the host test system's 8-lane PCIe slot
Supplied with custom data cables for chassis attachment, for good signal capture with minimal tuning effort
Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture
Interposer power is independent of the host system
Design based on the 8-lane Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification
Supported by the Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics
Consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other data
High-speed linear signal redrivers buffer data signals between the PCIe slot and PCB fingers

Specifications

Interface

Data rate	64GT/s PCIe 6.0
Compatible PCIe rates	2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16GT/s and 32GT/s
Link width	up to 8-lanes 64GT/s capture when paired with VIAVI PCIe 6.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis
Host connector	Bottom edge 8-lane PCB finger connector
DUT connector	Top edge 8-lane CEM slot connector
Form factor	8-lane Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification

Environmental

Operating temperature	-15 to +35° C
Non-operating temperature	-40 to +70° C
Operating humidity	Up to 85% humidity (non-condensing) at +35° C
Non-operating humidity	Up to 85% humidity at +65° C
Altitude for operation/storage	2000 m above sea level (max)
Altitude for transport	12,000 m above sea level (max)
Environment	Pollution Degree 2

Physical and Power

Size	180.4 mm deep x 105.1 mm tall x 18.28 mm thick
Power	A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC output converter is included Interposer power is independent of host system
Electromagnetic compliance	FCC part 15 Class A, CE Compatibility

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

Applications

Debug and verification of new ICs
Verification of new system hardware designs
FPGA firmware debug
Validation of system BIOS and software
Manufacturing test
Graphics card testing
Storage controller testing
Network card testing

Included

Xgig6P-PCIe6-X8-AICF 8-lane CEM Analyzer Interposer Front End Module with cables
Sideband cable for PCIe
Power supply, 120/220 input, 12V
DUT Mounting Bracket
Quick Start Guide