The Keysight AE6941A is an Automotive Ethernet Electrical Test Fixture that provides direct access to 100BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet signals for conformance testing and physical layer characterization. It supports data rates from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps and complies with IEEE 802.3bw, IEEE 802.3bp, and IEEE 802.3ch standards. The fixture features SubMiniature A (SMA) connectors for primary signal access, with adapter board support for alternative connector types including Mini-50, MATEnet, and H-MTD. Purpose-designed for transmit (Tx) signal validation and debugging, the AE6941A integrates with Keysight’s AE6900T, AE6900R, and AE6900L automotive Ethernet electrical conformance applications, enabling rapid design validation and margin analysis.
Technical Specifications
• Data Rate: 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps
• Standards Compliance: IEEE 802.3bw (100 Mb/s), IEEE 802.3bp (1000 Mb/s), IEEE 802.3ch (Multi-Gigabit)
• Signal Type: 100BASE-T1 Automotive Ethernet
• Measurement Focus: Transmit (Tx) signal access and validation
– Key Features
• Direct access to automotive Ethernet electrical signals for conformance testing
• SMA connectors for straightforward signal connection
• Modular adapter board compatibility for flexible automotive Ethernet physical layer interfaces
• Compatible with AE6942A, AE6943A, and AE6960A adapter accessories
• Supports both transmitter and receiver characterization workflows
– Typical Applications
• 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet PHY validation
• Transmitter electrical conformance testing and margin analysis
• Receiver compliance testing with associated test applications
• Physical layer signal debugging and design validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The AE6941A works directly with Keysight’s automotive Ethernet conformance test suite. The AE6900T Transmitter Test Application automates Tx, Rx, and link segment electrical validation with detailed margin reporting. The AE6900R Receiver Test Application supports receiver compliance assessment. The fixture accommodates various automotive Ethernet connector topologies through plug-in adapter boards, making it suitable for multiple vehicle integration scenarios.
