The Agilent/Keysight AE6942A is an automotive adapter that bridges Molex Mini-50 connectors to SMA connectors, enabling direct connection to automotive MDI interfaces for measurement and compliance testing. Operating across DC to 1 GHz, the adapter supports 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 automotive Ethernet standards along with TC8 compliance to OPEN Alliance ECU transmitter specifications. The unit delivers stable, reliable connections suitable for standalone operation or integration with the Keysight AE6941A test fixture.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Types: Molex Mini-50 to SMA
• Frequency Range: DC to 1 GHz
• Supported Standards:
– 100BASE-T1 (IEEE 802.3bw)
– 1000BASE-T1 (IEEE 802.3bp)
– Automotive Ethernet TC8 (OPEN Alliance compliant)
– Key Features
• Wide DC to 1 GHz bandwidth accommodates modern automotive Ethernet frequency requirements
• SMA connector interface integrates with standard test and measurement equipment
• Rugged construction ensures stable connections during extended testing cycles
• Molex Mini-50 connector matches automotive production harness standards
– Typical Applications
• Return loss measurements on automotive Ethernet interfaces
• Transmit compliance testing for 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 implementations
• In-line testing during manufacturing and production verification
• Quality assurance validation of automotive Ethernet component performance
• Research and development of automotive communication systems
– Compatibility & Integration
The AE6942A operates as a standalone adapter or pairs with the Keysight AE6941A automotive Ethernet test fixture for enhanced measurement versatility. Full compliance with 100BASE-T1 and 1000BASE-T1 standards enables seamless integration into existing automotive Ethernet test environments.
