Easily perform mask testing and characterize serial data streams that employ embedded clocks. The E2688A provides mask templates for verifying compliance to computer, communication and datacom standards. You can even characterize proprietary serial buses with the built-in, general purpose golden PLL clock recovery.

The E2688A is compatible with Agilent 80000, 90000 and 90000X Series Infiniium oscilloscopes. For Agilent 8000 Series and 9000 Series Infiniium oscilloscopes, the N5384A High-speed Serial Data Analysis (SDA) software is available.

Measurements:

• Real-time eye diagram display
• Real-time eye diagram unfolding to locate failures versus time
• Recovered clock display
• 8b/10b symbol decode and symbol pattern trigger

Clock Recovery:

• 1st or 2nd order PLL
• Explicit Clock
• Golden PLL clock recovery for PCI Express

Automation:

• Setup wizards for full user control over measurement type, clock recovery method and jitter measurement voltage threshold
• Custom mask template loading