The Agilent/Keysight AE6900R is an automotive Ethernet receiver compliance test solution that automates physical layer electrical verification for IEEE 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1, and 802.3bp modules. Built on the AE6910R application software, it performs critical BER, crosstalk rejection, signal quality, and frequency tolerance measurements—reducing test time while ensuring repeatability and accuracy across automotive Ethernet designs.
Technical Specifications
• Standard Support: IEEE 100BASE-T1, IEEE 1000BASE-T1, IEEE 802.3bp
• Core Software: AE6910R Automotive Ethernet Rx Compliance Application Software
• Test Modes: Compliance mode (standards-based execution) and Characterization mode (user-adjustable parameters for margin analysis)
• Receiver Frequency Tolerance: Up to ±100 ppm deviation
• Platform: Windows PC with LAN instrument control
• License: Node-locked perpetual with 12 months support
– Key Features
• Automated test execution including configuration, instrument setup, results calculation, and report generation
• Test setup wizard for guided test selection, connection, and execution workflow
• Unattended long-duration test capability
• Comprehensive HTML and .XLS reporting with measurement data, pass/fail limits, margin analysis, and waveforms
• Characterization mode enables frequency range, step width, and limit adjustment for experienced users
– Measured Parameters
• Bit Error Rate (BER) verification
• Alien crosstalk noise rejection
• Indicated Signal Quality (SQI) for channel assessment
• Receiver frequency tolerance validation
– Hardware Integration
The system leverages the Keysight 81160A pulse function arbitrary noise generator as the core signal source, with support for additional instruments such as the M8190A arbitrary waveform generator. Media converters (APM1000E or APM1000E-CLK variants), test fixture AE6941A, and adapter boards (AE6942A, AE6943A, or AE6960A) complete the test configuration for DUT interface.
