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Recommended Solution for SATA RSG/RMT Tests

Recommended Equipment Quantity
Compliance Automation Software TekExpress™ (TEKEXP opt. SATA-RSG or opt. SATA-DHB Device or Host SW Bundle) 1
Real-time Oscilloscope* Any of the following three instruments: DSA72004, DSA71604, DSA71254. TDSRT-EYE™ and TDSJIT3 analysis software are standard on DSA models. 1
Other Supported Oscilloscopes TDS6000C Oscilloscopes (available for rent through distributors or used through TekSelect), TDSJIT3 in place of above
SMA Adapters TCA-SMA 4
Differential SMA Probe P7313SMA (optional) 2
High Speed Signal Source AWG7122B with Opt. 6 and Opt. 8 1
RF Switch Model # S46-6666A (purchase from Keithley Instruments) 1
Frame Error Counter SATA-II 1
Phase Matched SMA Cables Tek P/N: 174-4944-01 6 pair
Attenuators Tektronix part number 015-1001-01 2
LAN Cables To share folders and control the instrument over LAN 2
Connectors GPIP 488.2 connections (USB-GPIB or GPIB cable from controller PC to RF Switch) 1
SATA Test Fixture for DUT connectivity TF-SATA-NE-ZP and TF-SATA-FE-ZP (purchase from Crescent Heart Software pdf (1 MB)) 1 each

*Note: RSG real-time oscilloscope required for AWG jitter calibration.