README.TXT for TekExpress M-PHY Tx (Ver. 10.0.3) ================================================================================== Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Features 3. TekExpress M-PHY Tx created changes on your system. 4. Before you click "RUN" 5. Supported Test Suites 6. Known Limitations 6.1 Installer related limitation 6.2 TekExpress application related limitation 6.3 M-PHY Tx application related limitation ================================================================================== 1. Introduction The Opt. M-PHYTX (TekExpress® M-PHY Transmitter Automated Solution), supported on DPO/DSA/MSO70000/C/D/DX/SX models, includes TekExpress automated software (TekExpress M-PHY Tx) for M-PHY physical layer transmitter testing. TekExpress M-PHY Tx is an automated test system for testing the M-PHY compliance/conformance of HS, PWM and SYS signals. The Installation manual contains the procedure for installation. The online help file included with the software contains the detailed information on how to use the application. This Readme.txt file contains additional information for the user. ================================================================================== 2. Features v10.0.3 suported for win 10 v10.0.0 Release -Support for SX models v6.2.0 Release - Support for SYS mode - Support for P7520A probe - Support for multi-lane testing - Automated vterm setting v2.0 Release - Support for HS Gear3A and 3B - Support for Differential mode acquisition - Support for User-defined mode parameters v1.0 Release - Automated HS test: 17 compliance tests in Gear 1A, 1B, 2A and 2B - Automated PWM test: 8 compliance tests for all Gears (G0-G7). - Support for M-PHY Base spec v1.0 and CTS v0.8 ================================================================================== 3. TekExpress M-PHY Tx created changes on your system. After first launch of "TekExpress M-PHY Tx.exe”, the following changes take place in your computer: a) "My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" folder of the current user NOTE: If a user with new login ID launches "TekExpress M-PHY Tx.exe", "My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user. b) "M-PHY Tx" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "M-PHY Tx" folder, note that every time "TekExpress M-PHY Tx.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is created under "M-PHY Tx" folder and will be deleted after proper termination of application. d) If user saves a session in TekExpress M-PHY Tx, all session files are saved under "M-PHY Tx" folder. Note that each session has multiple files associated with it. Do not tamper or edit any of the session file(s) and/or folder(s); this may result in loss of data or corrupted session files. ================================================================================== 4. Before you click "RUN" a) Right click on the My TekExpress folder and open the Properties dialog box. Select General tab and then Advanced. In the Advanced Attributes window, ensure that the option Encrypt contents to secure data is NOT selected. b) Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, a Signal Path Compensation (SPC) is performed on each instrument, followed by calibration and cable deskew. c) It is highly recommended to read the “Troubleshooting” section in the OLH before you click "RUN" d) Ensure that the following software are installed in your system. Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 SP1 or above. ================================================================================== 5. Supported Test Suites The following test suites are supported by this version of TekExpress M-PHY Tx: - Automated HS test: 18 compliance tests in Gear 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A and 3B - Automated PWM test: 10 compliance tests for all Gears (G0-G7). - Automated SYS test: 8 compliance tests for 3 frequencies. ================================================================================== 6. Known Limitations 6.1 Installer related limitation a) Installation of TekExpress and other software are installed on C: only. b) User need to have administrative privilege while installing the application c) Application can only be launched in TekScope. d) Before installing the application, Tekscope application should be closed. e) Installer would need around 2.2GB of Hard disk space in C:\ Drive. Installer won’t check it automatically. 6.2 TekExpress application related limitation a) User needs to have administrative privilege while launching the application for the first time. b) Test will be started only when all the required instruments are available. c) During test execution if user pauses the execution and makes any changes in instrument setup, then it is important that user restores the instruments settings to same state before clicking "resume". d) DUT ID should have maximum of 32 Characters, even though field allows for more. e) It is recommended to use a secondary monitor when the application is used. f) When user hits Run button for the first time after application is opened, application will take few seconds to load all components. This will cause UI to freeze for few seconds 6.3 M-PHY Tx application related limitation a) While running the tests, M-PHY Tx application will go behind the scope during some of the tests. User has to press Alt-Tab to bring the application to the front. b)Slew rate measurements are informative for Gear2 and Gear3. c) Margin calculated for Prepare Length shows fraction value. d)Test 1.1.17 – HS-TX Deterministic Jitter (DJTX) and Test 1.1.18 – HS-TX Short-Term Deterministic Jitter (STDJTX) is informative for Burst mode. e) M-PHY Tx HS signals should have at least 10micro second burst for Unit interval measurement to work seamlessly. f)Saved session can be executed only from X:\M-PHY Tx g) Saved session can be executed only X:\M-PHY Tx. If the session files are copied to other location application will not work as expected. h) In user-defined mode, if user provides invalid scope settings Tekscope and/or application may crash. i) BER Eye Contour is made available in Pre-recorded mode but when selected and ran it will not execute. j) Loop Bandwidth parameter used in Jitter measurements takes value according to gear selected in compliance mode and it takes value as set in UI ,for user defined mode. 6.4 Pre-requisites for TekExpress M-PHY Tx application a)Any web browser to view mht report. b) Microsoft Photo Editor 3.0 or equivalent software for image files viewing. c) Adobe Reader 7.0 or equivalent software for viewing portable document format (PDF) files. 6.5 Session files from previous release are not compatible in this new version . ==================================================================================