Introspect ESP for GHz Probe Cards

Introspect ESPfor GHz Probe Cards

What is Introspect ESP?

Introspect ESP Software

Host PC

Real-time signal integrity analyzer for FPGA systems

Turns a standard FPGA into full-fledged AC Parametric Tester

Gbps Transceiver FPGA

Introspect ESPEngine

(Analog Test)

Introspect ESP Engine

(Functional Test)

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Easy-to-Use Tool

Quick-reference help for selected property

Single command performs measurement and analysis on all activated lanes in parallel

Enter any sequence of operations in this tab using a highly intuitive language

Each defined component has a set of properties that can be manipulated in this tab

BER EyeEye diagram Analog Waveform Capture

Intuitive Wizards

Scientific Analysis

Intuitive Wizards

Easy-to-Use Tool

AnalogMeasurement Features

Analog Waveforms

BER Statistics

Jitter & Bathtubs

Custom CSV Output

Custom Folder Output

Eye Diagrams

Multi-Variable Sweeps

Raw Data Capture

HTML Report Output

Automatic Pattern Identification

Scientific Analysis

Skew Measurement

Built-In Report Generation

Text Report Output

Jitter Separation

Application:Ultra Low-Cost Probe Card Characterization

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Frequency (Hz)

S21 M

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dB

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Single-chip tester Up to 48 parallel differential

channels per chip Up to 14 GHz bandwidth

Easy-to-use scripting environment Does not require any FPGA tool

expertise Supports automated test and

characterization Comprehensive measurements

Industry standard analog measurement toolsets

Probe Card Under Characterization

IESP-EnabledFPGA

Application:Tester-to-DUT Signal Calibration

Probe Card

ATE

Calibrate signals at DUT plane Enable “compliance” type stress

characterization on probe

IESP-EnabledFPGA

Application:SerDes Tester on Card

Single-FPGA solution

Full-PHY characterization

Protocol aware

FPGA