Release Notes Product(s) : TekExpress FRL Version : 20.0.1 Last Revised : July-2026 Contents: 1. Introduction 2. TekExpress FRL created changes on your system. 3. Before you click "RUN" 4. Supported Test Suites 5. Pre-Requisites 5.1 Third party Dependency components Version 5.2 Tek Dependency Firmware/Applications Version 5.3 Tektronix Software option keys required 5.4 Minimum system requirements 6. Known Limitations 6.1 Installer related limitation 6.2 TekExpress application related limitation 7. Version history ================================================================================== 1. Introduction TekExpress FRL is an automated compliance test solution for validating HDMI compliance test specification 2.1 and 2.2 devices. It streamlines physical layer compliance testing with automated workflows and advanced measurement capabilities, enabling faster and more reliable validation. HDMI 2.1 introduced FRL technology, supporting video formats up to 4K@120 Hz and 8K@60 Hz, with data rates from 3 to 12 Gbps per lane across four lanes, providing up to 48 Gbps bandwidth. HDMI 2.2 further advances performance with 24 Gbps per lane and up to 96 Gbps total throughput. By combining test automation, accurate measurements, and Tektronix compliance expertise, TekExpress FRL helps engineers efficiently validate next-generation HDMI products and accelerate time to market. The Installation manual contains the procedure for installation and the online help file included with the software contains the detailed information on how to use the TekExpress application. This Readme.txt file contains additional information for the user. ================================================================================== 2. TekExpress FRL created changes on your system. After first launch of "TekExpress FRL.exe" following changes take place in your computer. a) "My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" folder of current user NOTE: If a user with new login ID launches "TekExpress FRL.exe", "My TekExpress" folder is created under "My Documents" of the new user. b) "FRL" folder is created under "My TekExpress" folder and will have the saved setup files. c) "Untitled Session" folder is created under "FRL" folder, note that every time "TekExpress FRL.exe" is launched "Untitled Session" folder is created under "FRL" folder and will be deleted after proper termination of application. d) If user saves a session in TekExpress FRL all session files are saved under "FRL" folder. Note that each session has multiple files associated with it and do not tamper with any of the session file(s) and/or folder(s) this may result in loss of data or corrupted session files. ================================================================================== 3. Before you click "RUN" FRL Source: a) Ensure that all the required instruments are properly warmed up, Signal Path Compensation (SPC) is performed, followed by cable deskew. b) It is highly recommended to read Troubleshooting section in OLH ("TekExpress FRL.pdf) before you click "RUN" c) Ensure that the following software is installed in your system. - Tektronix Jitter and Eye Diagram tool - Tektronix CIO Plugin d) De-Embedding File Selection: Select the de-embedding file based on the fixture and probe connection in use as applicable: For HFB: - TCA-SMA connectors with SMA cable: Use: HDMI-22_Luxshare_SMA_DeEmbed.flt or HDMI-22_WilderPlug_SMA_DeEmbed.flt or HDMI-22_WilderReceptacle_SMA_DeEmbed.flt - TriMode probes: Use: HDMI-22_Luxshare_DeEmbed.flt or HDMI-22_WilderPlug_Deembed.flt or HDMI-22_WilderReceptacle_Deembed.flt For FRL: - TCA-SMA connectors with SMA cable: Use: Plug_SMA_DeEmbed.flt or Receptacle_SMA_DeEmbed.flt - TriMode probes: Use: Plug_DeEmbed.flt or Receptacle_DeEmbed.flt ================================================================================== 4. Supported Test Suites Following test suites are supported by this version of TekExpress FRL: HDMI2.1, Device - Source : FRL HDMI2.2, Device - Source : HFB ================================================================================== 5. Pre-Requisites 5.1 Third party Dependency components Version 1. MATLAB Runtime Ver. 8.0 5.2 Tektronix Dependency Firmware/Applications Version (These needs to be installed by the End-user explicitly): 1. RealTime TekScope firmware [MSO/DPO70000] Ver. 10.15 and above. 2. TekScope firmware [DPO714AX] Ver. 2.26.13 and above 3. DPOJET application Ver. 10.5.0 and above 5.3 Tektronix Software option keys required : 1. On TekScope : a. Option keys: DJA, HD21, HD22 Note: HFB1-6, HFB1-7, HFR1-6, HFR1-7 Eye and Jitter measurements will not be available on DPO714AX. 5.4 Minimum system requirements a). Supported Scope - MSO/DPO70000 series Real Time Oscilloscopes >= 23/25GHz Bandwidth b). Supported probes - P76xx/P77xx ================================================================================== 6. Known Limitations 6.1 Installer related limitation: a) Installation of TekExpress and other software are installed in C:\ only. b) User needs 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) In Data eye diagram measurement, we are considering cross-talk from selected lanes only. We will have to select all 4 lanes for getting results as per CTS. f) With P76/P77 probe for Inter-pair skew measurement, we cannot select the following 2 combinations: Lane0-Lane1 & Lane2-Lane3. As these 2 pairs are present on the same probes, we cannot acquire the signals at one instance as required to calculate skew. g) Uninstall "Tektronix HDMI_FRL Solution" if already installed with earlier versions of TekExpress FRL application. 6.2 TekExpress FRL application related limitation: a) User needs to have administrative privilege while launching the application 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) Need to have sufficient hard disk space (around 10GB when full run is selected) to save the session information. ================================================================================== 7. Version history Ver. 10.1.0 - This is the initial version of the software. Ver. 10.1.1 - This is the version of the software with additional features. Ver. 10.1.3 - This is the version of the software with EDID support for multiple run feature. Ver. 10.1.5 - This is the version of the software with Wilder API Update. Ver. 10.1.6 - This is the version of the software with Allion EDID Support for level change. Ver. 10.2.0 - This is the version of the software with HFR1-9 Method 1 changes as per latest gCTS v2.1g. Ver. 10.2.1 - This is the version of the software with Allion EDID Link Training Support. Ver. 10.2.2 - This is the version of the software with Wilder EDID Link Training Support. Ver. 10.2.3 - This is the version of the software with AJSC1 and AJSC1X Support with updated Link Training feature configurable from UI. Ver. 10.2.4 - This is the version of the software with Wilder EDID Link Training and TekExpress Framework Update. Ver. 20.0.1 - This is the version with HDMI2.1/2.2 support for source tests. Note: Approval for a few MOIs is currently in progress. ==================================================================================