The Agilent/Keysight AE6966A is an automotive adapter that bridges automotive MDI (Modular Device Interface) multi-port interfaces to laboratory measurement systems. It enables high-speed data transmission up to 20 Gbps across automotive Ethernet and MIPI A-PHY/ASA networks using Rosenberger HFM® (High-speed FAKRA Mini) connectors on the vehicle side and RPC-2.92 connectors on the instrument side.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Automotive Adapter
• Interface 1: HFM® (High-speed FAKRA Mini)
• Interface 2: RPC-2.92
• Maximum Data Rate: 20 Gbps
• Supported Standards: Automotive Ethernet, MIPI A-PHY, MIPI ASA
– Key Features
• Compact form factor optimized for space-constrained automotive test environments
• HFM® connectors provide automotive-grade mechanical and electrical interfaces
• RPC-2.92 connectors support interchangeability with 2.92 mm, 3.50 mm, SMA, and K-type connectors
• Single adapter accommodates multiple measurement system configurations without additional hardware
– Typical Applications
• Automotive multi-gigabit Ethernet validation and characterization
• MIPI A-PHY signal integrity testing across all speed ranges
• MIPI ASA protocol and physical layer verification
• High-speed automotive data communication channel validation
– Compatibility & Integration
The RPC-2.92 connector design enables direct integration with existing test platforms—oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and protocol analyzers—that employ standard coaxial connectors. The HFM® connector end maintains compatibility with automotive MDI architectures, eliminating the need for intermediate adapters in automotive test harnesses. This design supports evaluation of both current and emerging automotive communication standards requiring multi-gigabit data rates.
