Tektronix TMT4 Use and care manual

TMT4
Margin Tester
Specifications and Performance Verification
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Table of Contents
Important safety information..........................................................................................................................................................4
General safety summary........................................................................................................................................................4
To avoid fire or personal injury............................................................................................................................................... 4
Terms in this manual.............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Terms on the product............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Symbols on the product......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Service safety summary.........................................................................................................................................................6
Compliance information......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety compliance..................................................................................................................................................................6
Environmental compliance.....................................................................................................................................................8
Specifications................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
High density bidirectional signal system................................................................................................................................ 9
PCIe signal system ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Reference clock.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Trigger system (Not yet supported).............................................................................................................................. 10
Controls and indicators................................................................................................................................................. 10
Communication ports....................................................................................................................................................10
Ground strap attachment.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Power source................................................................................................................................................................10
Mechanical characteristics...................................................................................................................................................10
Performance verification procedure.............................................................................................................................................11
Index........................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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Important safety information
This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the product in a safe
condition.
To safely perform service on this product, see the Service safety summary that follows the General safety summary.
General safety summary
Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any
products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
This product shall be used in accordance with local and national codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition to the safety
precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or adjustment.
Before use, always check the product with a known source to be sure it is operating correctly.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Use personal protective equipment to prevent shock and arc blast injury where hazardous live conductors are exposed.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other component manuals
for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Use proper power cord.
Use only the power cord specified for this product and certified for the country of use. Do not use the provided power cord for other
products.
Ground the product.
This product is indirectly grounded through the grounding conductor of the mainframe power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding
conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product,ensure that the
product is properly grounded. Do not disable the power cord grounding connection.
Power disconnect.
The power cord disconnects the product from the power source. See instructions for the location. Do not position the equipment so that it is
difficult to operate the power cord; it must remain accessible to the user at all times to allow for quick disconnection if needed.
Observe all terminal ratings.
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and markings on the product. Consult the product manual for further ratings information
before making connections to the product.
Do not operate without covers.
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry.
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
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Do not operate with suspected failures.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of the product,
turn it off and disconnect the power cord. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.
Examine the exterior of the product before you use it. Look for cracks or missing pieces.
Use only specified replacement parts.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions.
Be aware that condensation may occur if a unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry.
Remove the input signals before you clean the product.
Provide proper ventilation.
Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the
openings.
Provide a safe working environment
Always place the product in a location convenient for viewing the display and indicators.
Be sure your work area meets applicable ergonomic standards. Consult with an ergonomics professional to avoid stress injuries.
Use care when lifting and carrying the product. This product is provided with a handle or handles for lifting and carrying.
Terms in this manual
These terms may appear in this manual:
WARNING: Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life.
CAUTION: Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property.
Terms on the product
These terms may appear on the product:
• DANGER indicates an injury hazard immediately accessible as you read the marking.
• WARNING indicates an injury hazard not immediately accessible as you read the marking.
• CAUTION indicates a hazard to property including the product.
Symbols on the product
When this symbol is marked on the product, be sure to consult the manual to find out the nature of the potential
hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them. (This symbol may also be used to refer the user to
ratings in the manual.)
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The following symbols(s) may appear on the product.
Service safety summary
The Service safety summary section contains additional information required to safely perform service on the product. Only qualified
personnel should perform service procedures. Read this Service safety summary and the General safety summary before performing any
service procedures.
To avoid electric shock.
Do not touch exposed connections.
Do not service alone.
Do not perform internal service or adjustments of this product unless another person capable of rendering first aid and resuscitation is
present.
Disconnect power.
To avoid electric shock, switch off the product power and disconnect the power cord from the mains power before removing any covers or
panels, or opening the case for servicing.
Use care when servicing with power on.
Dangerous voltages or currents may exist in this product. Disconnect power, remove battery (if applicable), and disconnect test leads
before removing protective panels, soldering, or replacing components.
Verify safety after repair.
Always recheck ground continuity and mains dielectric strength after performing a repair.
Compliance information
This section lists the safety and environmental standards with which the instrument complies. This product is intended for use by
professionals and trained personnel only; it is not designed for use in households or by children.
Compliance questions may be directed to the following address:
Tektronix, Inc.
PO Box 500, MS 19-045
Beaverton, OR 97077, USA
tek.com
Safety compliance
This section lists the safety standards with which the product complies and other safety compliance information.
EU declaration of conformity – low voltage
Compliance was demonstrated to the following specification as listed in the Official Journal of the European Union:
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Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU.
• EN 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements
U.S. nationally recognized testing laboratory listing
• UL 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements
Canadian certification
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1:
General Requirements
Additional compliances
• IEC 61010-1. Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General
Requirements
Equipment type
Test and measuring equipment.
Safety class
Class 1 – grounded product.
Pollution degree description
A measure of the contaminants that could occur in the environment around and within a product. Typically the internal environment inside a
product is considered to be the same as the external. Products should be used only in the environment for which they are rated.
• Pollution Degree 1. No pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Products in this category are generally encapsulated,
hermetically sealed, or located in clean rooms.
• Pollution Degree 2. Normally only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. Occasionally a temporary conductivity that is caused by
condensation must be expected. This location is a typical office/home environment. Temporary condensation occurs only when the
product is out of service.
• Pollution Degree 3. Conductive pollution, or dry, nonconductive pollution that becomes conductive due to condensation. These are
sheltered locations where neither temperature nor humidity is controlled. The area is protected from direct sunshine, rain, or direct
wind.
• Pollution Degree 4. Pollution that generates persistent conductivity through conductive dust, rain, or snow. Typical outdoor locations.
Pollution degree rating
Pollution Degree 2 (as defined in IEC 61010-1). Rated for indoor, dry location use only.
IP rating
IP20 (as defined in IEC 60529).
Measurement and overvoltage category descriptions
Measurement terminals on this product may be rated for measuring mains voltages from one or more of the following categories (see
specific ratings marked on the product and in the manual).
• Measurement Category II. For measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the low-voltage installation.
• Measurement Category III. For measurements performed in the building installation.
• Measurement Category IV. For measurements performed at the source of low-voltage installation.
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Note: Only mains power supply circuits have an overvoltage category rating. Only measurement circuits have a measurement
category rating. Other circuits within the product do not have either rating.
Mains overvoltage category rating
Overvoltage Category II (as defined in IEC 61010-1).
Environmental compliance
This section provides information about the environmental impact of the product.
Product end-of-life handling
Observe the following guidelines when recycling an instrument or component:
Equipment recycling Production of this equipment required the extraction and use of natural resources. The equipment may
contain substances that could be harmful to the environment or human health if improperly handled at the
product’s end of life. To avoid release of such substances into the environment and to reduce the use of
natural resources, we encourage you to recycle this product in an appropriate system that will ensure that
most of the materials are reused or recycled appropriately.
This symbol indicates that this product complies with the applicable European Union requirements according to Directives
2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and batteries. For information about
recycling options, check the Tektronix Web site (www.tek.com/productrecycling).
Battery recycling This product contains a small installed lithium metal button cell. Please properly dispose of or recycle the
cell at its end of life according to local government regulations.
Perchlorate materials This product contains one or more type CR lithium batteries. According to the state of California, CR
lithium batteries are classified as perchlorate materials and require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate for additional information.
Transporting batteries
The small lithium primary cell contained in this equipment does not exceed 1 gram of lithium metal content per cell.
The cell type has been shown by the manufacturer to comply with the applicable requirements of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
Part III, Sub-section 38.3. Consult your carrier to determine which lithium battery transportation requirements are applicable to your
configuration, including to its re-packaging and re-labeling, prior to reshipment of the product by any mode of transport.
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Specifications
All specifications are typical.
High density bidirectional signal system
Number of lanes Supports 1, 4, 8, 16 lanes
Insertion loss budget, Mixed
mode
8 GT/s and 16 GT/s channel insertion loss budget at Nyquist by system component:
Insertion loss component At 4 GHz, Typical At 8 GHz, Typical
TMT4 adapter 1.4 2.6
TMT4 cable adapter 1.4 3.0
CEM Edge x 1 adapter 0.5 1.5
CEM Edge x 4 adapter 0.5 1.5
CEM Edge x 8 adapter 0.5 1.5
CEM Edge x 16 adapter 0.5 1.5
CEM Slot x 16 adapter 7.1 13.5
M.2 Edge adapter11.6 3.5
M.2 Slot adapter 7.5 13.5
U.2 Edge adapter 1.3 1.9
U.2 Slot adapter 5.3 10.0
U.3 Edge adapter 1.1 1.6
U.3 Slot adapter 5.4 10.0
Supported protocols PCIe generation 3 and 4 speeds
Power capability 75 W of power through 3.3 V and 12 V lines per PCIe CEM specifications.
PCIe signal system
Absolute maximum input
voltage
Maximum peak-to-peak differential input voltage VID input voltage: 1.2 V
PCIe compliant measured at TP2.
Reference clock
Input characteristics 85 Ω differential system
Input frequency PCIe compliant reference clock including 100 MHz common clock or SSC enabled (30 - 33 kHz)
Absolute max input voltage 1.15 V
Absolute min input voltage - 0.3 V
Peak - to - peak differential
input voltage
0.3 V - 1.5 V
Output characteristics 85 Ω differential source terminated system
1The M.2 Edge adapter does not use the TMT4 cable in its setup.
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Output frequency PCIe compliant reference clock including 100 MHz common clock or SSC enabled (30 - 33 kHz)
Output frequency accuracy 100 MHz reference clock with ±300 ppm frequency stability
Trigger system (Not yet supported)
Input characteristics 50 Ω single ended
Input max voltage 3.3 V
Output characteristics 50 Ω single ended
Output max voltage 1.25 V with 50 Ω loading
Trigger Input Unit can consume and trigger on user input.
Trigger Output Unit can produce a trigger for consumption.
Controls and indicators
Front power button Button to power unit on/off
•Off: Unplugged
•Amber: Standby
•Blue: On
Communication ports
USB Supports Type A USB 2.0 and compatible devices..
LAN port 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet
SD slot This slot will be used for core storage needs. Removable for sensitive purposes related to declassification
as needed.
Ground strap attachment
Ground strap attachment Grounding protection input available for ground strap.
Power source
Power source 240 W
Mechanical characteristics
Weight 3.13 kg (6.89 lbs) stand-alone instrument
Overall Dimensions Dimension With protective cover and
handle and feet
No protective cover, with 50 Ω
terminators
Height 150 mm 147 mm
Width 206 mm 200 mm
Depth 286 mm 277 mm
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