Agilent Technologies 93000 SOC Series Installation guide

Training Manual
Agilent 93000 SOC Series
Mixed-Signal Training

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Contents
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Unit 1 Introduction
Lesson 1
Training Overview
1-1 About This Training .......................................................................15
1-2 The Study Material .........................................................................19
Lesson 2
Introduction to the Test System
2-1 Components of SOC Devices.........................................................23
2-2 SOC Series Mixed-Signal System Overview ................................25
2-3 Questions .........................................................................................33
2-4 Summary and Discussion ..............................................................34
Lesson 3
Introduction to the Software
3-1 SmarTest Software Concept Overview ........................................37
3-2 Tools for Mixed-Signal Testing .....................................................39
3-3 Questions .........................................................................................54
3-4 Summary and Discussion ..............................................................56
Unit 2 Analog Hardware
Lesson 1
Analog Modules
1-1 Summary of Analog Modules ........................................................61
1-2 Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) .....................................62
1-3 Waveform Digitizer.........................................................................73
1-4 Sampler ............................................................................................87
1-5 Time Interval Analyzer ..................................................................94
1-6 Pin Connections with an Analog Module’s Multiplexer............99
1-7 Multi-site Baseband Analog Source&Measure / Analog Measure
(MCA) ............................................................................................ 104

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Lesson 2
Addressing the Analog Modules
2-1 Locations of Analog Boards in the Testhead ........................... 131
2-2 Analog Pins of the Board............................................................ 134
2-3 Identification of Analog Channels in the Software ................ 139
Lesson 3
Synchronization of Analog Modules
3-1 Synchronization + Triggering..................................................... 146
3-2 Adjusting the Synchronization Timing ..................................... 151
Unit 3 DAC Test Setup and Execution
Lesson 1
The Training DAC
1-1 DAC Basics.................................................................................... 157
1-2 Characteristics of the Training DAC......................................... 159
1-3 Mixed-Signal Test Setup Procedure .......................................... 161
1-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 164
Lesson 2
Waveform Digitizer Setup with the Analog Setup Tool
2-1 Functions of the Analog Setup Tool.......................................... 167
2-2 Starting the Analog Setup Tool.................................................. 175
2-3 Core Selection and Global Functions........................................ 177
2-4 Setting Up the Analog Hardware............................................... 181
2-5 Setting Up Sequencer Program and Waveform Memory Labels ..
184
2-6 Reviewing and Changing the Waveform Memory ................... 192
2-7 Viewing the Relay Multiplexer Switches .................................. 194
2-8 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 196

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Lesson 3
Setting up the Digitizers in the Digital Clock Domain
3-1 What is a Clock Domain.............................................................. 199
3-2 Clock Sources and Clock Distribution Overview .................... 200
3-3 Digital Clock Domain Setup for the Digitizer .......................... 203
3-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 208
Lesson 4
Defining the Signal Routing
4-1 Analog Routing Basics ................................................................ 211
4-2 Overview of the Routing Setup Tool ......................................... 213
4-3 Setting up the DAC Routing ....................................................... 216
4-4 Activating a Routing Set ............................................................. 221
4-5 Viewing the Active Routing ........................................................ 222
4-6 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 223
Lesson 5
Waveform Generation with the Mixed-Signal Tool
5-1 Functions of the Mixed-Signal Tool .......................................... 227
5-2 Starting the Mixed-Signal Tool .................................................. 229
5-3 Customizing the Mixed-Signal Tool........................................... 231
5-4 Saving and Restoring Waveforms.............................................. 234
5-5 Generating Waveforms................................................................ 236
5-6 Downloading a Generated Waveform ....................................... 248
5-7 Related Topics .............................................................................. 250
5-8 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 251

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Lesson 6
Executing the DAC Linearity Test
6-1 DAC Linearity Measurements.................................................... 255
6-2 DAC Linearity Test Parameters................................................. 261
6-3 Uploading Result Waveforms with the Mixed-Signal Tool..... 263
6-4 Displaying Logged Waveforms with the Mixed-Signal Tool... 266
6-5 Related Topics .............................................................................. 270
6-6 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 271
Lesson 7
Executing the DAC Distortion Test
7-1 DAC Distortion Measurements .................................................. 275
7-2 DAC Distortion Test Parameters ............................................... 280
7-3 Analyzing Spectral Data with the Mixed-Signal Tool ............. 282
7-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 287
Unit 4 ADC Test Setup and Execution
Lesson 1
The Training ADC
1-1 ADC Basics.................................................................................... 293
1-2 Test Setup Overview for ADC Tests.......................................... 299
1-3 Characteristics of the Training ADC......................................... 301
1-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 302
Lesson 2
Setting Up the Waveform Generator
2-1 Waveform Generator Setup with Analog Setup Tool ............. 305
2-2 Defining and Downloading a Waveform to the AWG ............. 317
2-3 Signal Routing .............................................................................. 320
2-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 321

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Lesson 3
Setting Up the Digital Capturing
3-1 Introduction to Digital Capture................................................. 325
3-2 Setup for Digital Capture............................................................ 328
3-3 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 340
Lesson 4
Executing the ADC Linearity Test
4-1 ADC Linearity Measurements.................................................... 343
4-2 ADC Linearity Test Parameters................................................. 347
4-3 Uploading Result Waveforms with the Mixed-Signal Tool .... 349
4-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 351
Lesson 5
Executing the ADC Distortion Test
5-1 ADC Distortion Measurements.................................................. 355
5-2 ADC Distortion Test Parameters............................................... 357
5-3 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 360
Unit 5 Using the Analog Clock Domain
Lesson 1
Analog Clock Domain Description
1-1 Clock Domains Summary ........................................................... 365
1-2 Clock Sources and Clock Distribution...................................... 366
1-3 Clock Distribution between Card Cages................................... 370
1-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 375
Lesson 2
Analog Clock Domain Setup
2-1 Overview of Analog Clock Domain Setup Parameters ........... 379
2-2 Analog Clock Domain Setup Procedure ................................... 382
2-3 Analog Module Setup Interdependencies ................................ 387
2-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 393

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Unit 6 Using Test Methods
Lesson 1
Test Method Structure
1-1 Test Method Overview................................................................. 399
1-2 Data Types .................................................................................... 403
1-3 Input/Output Data of Test Method Program ........................... 405
1-4 Programming Style of Test Method API ................................... 409
1-5 Test Method APIs ......................................................................... 414
1-6 Test Method Program for DC Tests ........................................... 425
Lesson 2
Creating a Test Method
2-1 Overview........................................................................................ 433
2-2 Preparations to Develop a Test Method Program ................... 436
2-3 Using the Text Editor for Editing a Test Method Program.... 441
2-4 Compiling and Linking Test Method Programs....................... 445
2-5 Registering a Test Method Shared Library .............................. 447
2-6 Setting Up Testmethod-Based Test Suite ................................. 448
2-7 Executing Testmethod-Based Test Suite .................................. 453
2-8 Debugging Test Method Programs............................................. 456
2-9 Debugging Tests using Hardware Response Emulator........... 463
Unit 7 Time Interval Analyzer
Lesson 1
TIA Overview
1-1 Front-End Module and Time Interval Analyzer (TIA)............ 471
1-2 Setup and Test Execution Overview ......................................... 473
1-3 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 475

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Lesson 2
TIA Setup
2-1 Overview ....................................................................................... 479
2-2 Pin Configuration for the TIA .................................................... 480
2-3 Front-End and TIA Setup ........................................................... 481
2-4 Defining the Routing ................................................................... 493
2-5 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 495
Lesson 3
TIA Test Method Programming and Test Execution
3-1 Test Method Flow ........................................................................ 499
3-2 TIA API Functions ....................................................................... 501
3-3 TIA Example Test Method .......................................................... 504
3-4 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 507
Unit 8 Advanced Procedures
Lesson 1
Multi-Site Test
1-1 Overview ....................................................................................... 513
1-2 Defining Pin Configuration ........................................................ 515
1-3 Setting Up Flags for Multi-Site Testing..................................... 516
1-4 Test Method Program for Multi-Site Testing............................ 517
Lesson 2
DUT Board Design Considerations
2-1 DUT Board Overview .................................................................. 529
2-2 DUT Board Design Consideration ............................................. 531
2-3 Grounding and Signal Shielding................................................ 533
2-4 Printed Circuit Board.................................................................. 536
2-5 Troubleshooting Noise Problems............................................... 539
2-6 Summary and Discussion ........................................................... 540

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Lesson 3
Special Synchronization Options
3-1 Master/Slave Trigger Function .................................................. 543
Appendix

Introduction
Unit 1

Unit 1 –Introduction
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In this Unit ...
Overview This Unit comprises:
• An introduction to the training.
• An introduction to the test system with a focus on the system
components for mixed-signal test.
• A quick overview of the SmarTest software and an introduction to
the software tools for mixed-signal test.

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Lesson 1
Training Overview

Lesson 1 – Training Overview
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In this Lesson ...
Overview This lesson gives an overview of the training.
It contains the training agenda, the training objective statement
and a summary of the prerequisites the student must fulfil for this
training.
This lesson also familiarizes you with the training material and the
general training structure.
What you will learn After this lesson you will know the main topics of the training and
when they will be taught during the five training days.
You will understand how the training is built up of units and
lessons to structure the information, and when and how lab
exercises will be used to get practical experience with the test
system.

Lesson 1 –Training Overview
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1-1 About This Training
Welcome to the Agilent 93000 SOC Series Mixed Signal Training!
Training Agenda
The Training Agenda
NOTE The individual training course may vary from this agenda due to a
prioritization of topics in order to adapt the training to the individual
needs of the class.

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Training Objective
The Training Objective
You will be prepared to
•plan appropriate tests by utilizing the capabilities and
performance of the analog modules
•use the available software tools for developing and debugging
mixed-signal tests
•run mixed-signal tests and retrieve the test results
Prerequisites
Training Prerequisites

Lesson 1 –Training Overview
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NOTE A brief refresher of Mixed-Signal Testing Fundamentals can be
found in the Appendix. However, mixed-signal test knowledge is
required and should have been refreshed in advance to the training
course.

Lesson 1 –Training Overview
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Training Outline
The training is built up on units. The units consist of lessons.
Structure of the Training
In each lesson, the learning objectives are defined at the beginning,
then, the actual contents of the lesson are discussed, and finally
questions and/or lab exercises will be given to ensure that you
have achieved the learning objectives.

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1-2 The Study Material
The study material reflects the structure of the training:
•You will find the units containing the individual lessons.
•The lessons are built up according to the following scheme:
Structure of the Lessons
–Each lesson starts with an overview, the definition of the
learning objectives, and references to related topics in the
Agilent 93000 SOC Series user manuals and other documents.
–Each lesson is divided into sections.
–The sections contain descriptions, step-by-step instructions,
and explanations.
–The last sections of a lesson may provide a list of related topics
in lessons to come and questions and/or lab exercises. This
depends on the individual lesson. All lessons end with a
summary of what you have learned.

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Layout Conventions
Most of the layout and typographical conventions used in the
study material are self explanatory. Let us just point out the
following:
•Elements shown on the screen (for example buttons, edit boxes,
menu items) are printed in small capitals:
“the SELECT menu”
•User input is printed using a typewriter font:
“Enter <Agilent93000_BASE_DIR>/pws/bin/hp93000 -
o”
•Instructions are given as step-by-step procedures. The individual
steps are numbered:
1First do this ...
2Then do that ...
Use this column for
taking notes.
•Feel free to use the margin column for your own notes.