The Agilent/Keysight AE6964A is an automotive adapter that bridges High-Speed Data (HSD) interfaces to four RPC 2.92 (SMA) connectors. It enables precise signal analysis and measurement validation for automotive Ethernet physical-layer compliance testing, particularly in Medium Dependent Interface (MDI) adaptation and 100BASE-T1 transmission verification.
Technical Specifications
• Interface: HSD input to 4 × RPC 2.92 (SMA) outputs
• Frequency Range: DC to 10 GHz
• Connector Intermatability: RPC 2.92 connectors accept 2.92, 3.50, SMA, and K connectors
• Signal Type: Low-voltage differential signals with crosstalk and external interference mitigation
• Form Factor: Adapter module
– Key Features
• Validates automotive Ethernet designs against IEEE 802.3bw standard requirements
• Supports 100BASE-T1 and BroadR-Reach transmission compliance testing
• Maintains signal integrity across the DC to 10 GHz bandwidth
• Four independent RPC 2.92 ports enable multi-channel measurements
– Typical Applications
• Automotive MDI electrical characterization and validation
• S-parameter compliance verification for automotive Ethernet PHY layers
• Research and development testing of automotive electronic systems
• Manufacturing compliance verification
• Vector network analyzer (VNA) integration for transmission measurements
– Compatibility & Integration
The AE6964A integrates with Keysight’s E6964A Automotive Ethernet MDI S-parameter Compliance software, which automates IEEE 802.3bw transmission compliance testing and provides deterministic pass/fail analysis. Compatible with Vector Network Analyzers for comprehensive electrical characterization.
