Xgig 16-lane CEM Analyzer Interposer XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-AIC for PCI Express 6.0
16-lane CEM slot analyzer interposer that taps PCIe 6.0 traffic at 64 GT/s for capture by the VIAVI Xgig Analyzer/Exerciser chassis.
- Data rate
- 64 GT/s PCIe 6.0
- Compatible PCIe rates
- 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16GT/s and 32 GT/s
- Link width (with PCIe 6.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis)
- up to 16-lanes, 64 GT/s capture
- Link width (with PCIe 5.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis)
- up to 4-lanes, 64 GT/s capture
Overview
The VIAVI Xgig 16-lane CEM Analyzer Interposer connects the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 Analyzer/Exerciser chassis to a system under test for 64 GT/s x16 capture. It installs into a 16-lane PCIe CEM slot and provides a fully analog signal path between the Root Complex and the Endpoint, tapping the bi-directional data communication between host and endpoint devices as input to the Analyzer/Exerciser chassis.
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 reaches both the Analyzer/Exerciser chassis and the DUT devices for protocol capture and analysis. It can also be paired with the VIAVI PCIe 5.0 Analyzer/Exerciser chassis for 4-lane, 64 GT/s capture.
Together with the Xgig software suite, the interposer supports trace capture with filtering and triggering, and consistent, repeatable capture of LTSSM link training, equalization negotiation, and PCIe, CXL and NVMe protocol transfers.
The interposer is inserted into a 16-lane PCIe slot in the host system and an endpoint card is installed into its top 16-lane slot connector, creating the test data path. Cables connect the interposer to the VIAVI protocol Analyzer/Exerciser chassis. The host system chassis must be open while the interposer is in use.
Key Features
- Supports link widths up to 16 lanes, 64 GT/s capture when paired with the VIAVI PCIe 6.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis
- Supports link widths up to 4 lanes, 64 GT/s capture when paired with the VIAVI PCIe 5.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis
- Operates at 64 GT/s PCIe 6.0 data rates and is compatible with PCIe rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16 GT/s and 32 GT/s
- Top edge 16-lane CEM slot connector accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards
- Bottom edge 16-lane PCB finger connector installs into the host test system's 16-lane PCIe slot
- Supplied with custom data cables for chassis attachment to ensure signal capture with minimal tuning effort
- Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture
- Analyzer Interposer power is independent of the host system
- Design based on the 16-lane Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification
- High-speed linear signal redrivers buffer data signals between PCIe slot and PCB fingers
- Supported by the Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert and Serialytics
- Consistent, repeatable capture of link training, equalization negotiation and other data
Specifications
| Data rate | 64 GT/s PCIe 6.0 |
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| Compatible PCIe rates | 2.5, 5.0, 8.0, 16GT/s and 32 GT/s |
| Link width (with PCIe 6.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis) |
up to 16-lanes, 64 GT/s capture
Bi-directional
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| Link width (with PCIe 5.0 x16 Analyzer/Exerciser Chassis) | up to 4-lanes, 64 GT/s capture |
| Signal path | Fully analog signal path between the Root Complex and the Endpoint, high-speed linear signal redrivers |
| Side-band signals | Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture |
| Top edge connector | 16-lane CEM slot connector, accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards |
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| Bottom edge connector | 16-lane PCB finger connector, installs into host test system's 16-lane PCIe slot |
| Format | Design is based on the 16-lane Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification |
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| Size | 180.4mm deep x 105.1mm tall x 18.28mm thick |
| Power | Analyzer Interposer power is independent of host system |
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| Power supply |
120/220 input, 12V
Supplied in kit
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| Supported software | Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert™ and Serialytics™ |
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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 verification
- Validation of system BIOS and software
- Manufacturing test
- AI/ML systems
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Hyperscale and data center components
- Networking equipment
Included
- Xgig6P-PCIe6-X16-AICF, 16-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
Options & Accessories
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-AIC | CEM Front End and Back End Modules Bundle |
| XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-AICA | CEM Front End and Back End Module and 5P16 Accessory Bundle |
| XGIG6P-PCIE6-X16-UAM | Universal Analyzer Backend Module |
| XGIG6P-PCIE6-AN5P-AB5P16 | Accessory Bundle |
| XGIG-INTPSR-C-Hx | x-year extended hardware warranty — x=1,2,3,4 |
